I am unable to find a converter for my hairdryer which is 110V and 2000Watts. I purchased a converter and its for 1875 watts. Can i still use it? And how much is it going to affect the performance of the Hairdryer? I really need this hairdryer... it;s a professional one. Transformer is too bulky to carry :o(..please help!
2007-12-23 08:03:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
It would be cheaper to buy another 220 volt unit.
or u could connect 2 110v in series
2007-12-23 08:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by Bill R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The voltages are nominal, and anything between 105 and 125 volts is considered 110-120 volts nominal, so they will work fine with the 110 volt outlet. The problem is the startup current for the cooler, it may overload the converter. Check the surge rating on the converter, see if it has a higher number. The larger problem is the frequency. I would not run your 60 Hz equipment on 50 Hz, which is what the converter will supply, assuming it is the normal step down transformer. You need a better (and more expensive) converter that shifts both voltage and frequency. edit, you may be better off switching the converters, assuming the frequency is OK, as the receiver won't draw anything near 7 amps in normal operation. That number is for all channels driven to full power steady state.
2016-05-26 01:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be risky to use a lower power converter.
I also believe that you're not supposed to use switching power converter's for things like hairdryers. A transformer option would be preferable, even if they are heavier.
2007-12-23 08:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋