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Pros & Cons
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.
Highlights
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
Overview
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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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