Using Step Up Transformer

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kennethwkc - 29 Dec 2005 18:03 GMT

I recently moved from a high voltage (240v) country to a low voltag
country (120v). I brought along my home stereo system and some othe
small appliance that requires the input of 240v, to reuse thes
appliance / tv/ stereo in a low voltage country i bought step u
transformer from a local hardware store. HOwever, one thing i a
worry about is whether or not there are potential dangers fro
constantly using a stepup transformer ...hope the expert here ca
give me some advic

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Charles Schuler - 29 Dec 2005 21:14 GMT

>I recently moved from a high voltage (240v) country to a low voltage
> country (120v). I brought along my home stereo system and some other
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> constantly using a stepup transformer ...hope the expert here can
> give me some advice

Should be fine if the transformer has the capacity (watts) to handle your
equipment. If it does not, it might get hot and be damaged.

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Using Step Up Transformer