Step Down Converter... It can't be so difficult can it?

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patel8786

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I have an American product (bought from Gumtree, the guy didn't tell me it would only take 120v)

Anyway it takes 120v and 630w.
It also has a type B plug.

I've phoned around and the cost of a step down converter (120v/1000w) is around R1500 in Durban.
Which is almost 4 times more than I paid for the appliance.

Does anyone have any ideas on where I can get it cheaper?


Additional: it will be used for about 1 to 2 minutes about 5 times a day
I've already phoned Voltex, Man Tech and ACDC.


THANKS IN ADVANCE!
 
patel8786 said:
I have an American product (bought from Gumtree, the guy didn't tell me it would only take 120v)

Anyway it takes 120v and 630w.
It also has a type B plug.

I've phoned around and the cost of a step down converter (120v/1000w) is around R1500 in Durban.
Which is almost 4 times more than I paid for the appliance.

Does anyone have any ideas on where I can get it cheaper?


Additional: it will be used for about 1 to 2 minutes about 5 times a day
I've already phoned Voltex, Man Tech and ACDC.


THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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Hitachi Wands are available locally for about R1000 in 220v config for future reference.
 
patel8786 said:
Additional: it will be used for about 1 to 2 minutes about 5 times a day
Click to expand...
Transformer can be safely overloaded considered non-repeating usage for 2 minutes. 400-500W rated should work fine.

What it takes 630W? A heater? If you can separate a heater circuit from low power components, you could use a small power transformer and limit heater current with power resistor. Or replace heating element. Lot of fun for DIY project. :)

If you have a spare 1000VA UPS with AVR and switchable 220/110V output, you can also use it, even the battery is flat or removed. :)

Edit: Bidet? Be careful, A bathroom equipment must be properly installed to comply with safety standards.
 
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