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    Jun 12, 2010, 09:04 AM
    110v to 240v converter
    I have a kitchen appliance which is rated as 240V,50HZ,750W which I brought it from India. What type (and capacity) of voltage converters I would need to use it in the US. I presume my wall outlet is rated 110v/120v;

    Where can I buy these voltage converters? Any retail store or online suggestions?

    I found these on Google search online sellers like these -
    Diamond Series Voltage converter, Voltage transformer, Step Down VOltage converter, step down voltage transformer, step up voltage converter

    But don't know how reliable they are.

    Any other options/suggestions?
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    Jun 12, 2010, 09:10 AM

    Can you tell what the Make, Model and type of appliance.
    Frequency may or may not be important, and it may be better, more efficient to run 240 volts to this appliance.
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    Jun 12, 2010, 09:15 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    Can you tell what the Make, Model and type of appliance.
    Frequency may or may not be important, and it may be better, more efficient to run 240 volts to this appliance.
    It's a blender/mixer
    Make Prestige
    Model - not sure
    (see this link for make/model -
    Mixer Grinder Deluxe VS [mixer-grinder-deluxe-vs] - Rs.3,156.00 : Prestige TTK)
    Hope this helps..
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    Jun 12, 2010, 11:21 AM
    I'm sure the 1000 or 1500 watt unit will work for you. But is that blender worth an additional $100... plus shipping... when you can get one at Walmart for $19.99?
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    Jun 12, 2010, 11:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Missouri Bound View Post
    I'm sure the 1000 or 1500 watt unit will work for you. But is that blender worth an additional $100...plus shipping...when you can get one at Walmart for $19.99?
    That's what I'm wondering!
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    Jun 12, 2010, 11:27 AM
    You are the only one that can make that decision. Put the blender on Ebay and use the profit to buy a new one... in the correct voltage.
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    Jun 17, 2010, 06:08 PM

    No need for a transformer.If your kitchen recepticles are split recepticles,replace it with a 240v receptacle.Note your blender will run 20% faster.This will not hurt the blender if you load it up to max. 80% capacity.
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    Jun 17, 2010, 06:38 PM
    Matt... I believe you are incorrect. The 240 volt suppllied in european countries are 240volt to a neutral, not two 120 volt supplies. It will certainly destroy the appliance. That's why the voltage transformers are needed.
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    Jun 17, 2010, 07:19 PM

    Missuori,I never seen a neutral and ground hooked up together in appliance before.
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    Jun 17, 2010, 07:34 PM
    Matt, you are a bit confused. The voltage in the US is 120 volt to neutral, and in the UK it's 240 volts to neutral. The UK appliances are designed to run on 240 volts (hot leg) and a neutral leg, not 2 120 volt hot legs. And I have no idea what your "neutral and ground hooked up together" comment references.

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