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Pros & Cons

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Pros

Comes with 2 extra fuses. Uses a 220/240 surge protector to operate the on/off functionality of this device.

It’s a basic step down auto transformer, with no frills, but so far so good. This fills in the gap. Works like a charm.

The transformer was reassembled using a lock washer between the shell and the lug. No issue with popping circuit breaks either. Very quiet.



Cons

There is, imho, no way this would ever pass even a cursory inspection. The transformer part still works, but the connection for the 110v appliance oar loose and the appliance doesn't get any power. Not convenient for travel.

Not saying it won’t work but be aware of it’s limitations. Got charged a restocking fee even though the transformer was broken on arrival. Can't return for it was shipped out already.

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Highlights

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Quality


I hope the ones made now are similar in quality as the ones from many years ago as i have just ordered another 2 of these


Fast shipping all round very very good


I ended up cutting it off and replacing with the correct north american nema 615 plug i needed


I like the build quality of the unit however i am not happy about the european plug

Competitiveness


It helps me to operate a 110v floor cleaner 700w with no issue


I got the 500w model and that is good for devices consuming 1w 400w in total


It has an audible hum as compared to my 1000w step down from the same manufacturer but thats to be expected

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  • This product had a total of 333 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 3 2022.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The size and weight wasnt what i expected otherwise ok


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I like the build quality of the unit however i am not happy about the european plug


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I ended up cutting it off and replacing with the correct north american nema 615 plug i needed


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Without a switch unit is a vampire


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    These transformers especially the 500 watt are available under several different names but they all appear to all be from the same factory we purchased several of these and found the internal grounding to be improperly connected


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    For those of a technical inclination understand that these are not true transformers they are autoformers


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    As such there is no isolation between the input and output


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It is expected that the ground wire from the schuko plug the shell mounted outlet and the transformers metallic components would be connected

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