On 15/02/18 09:37, Robert Phillips wrote:
I am looking for a reliable convert to plug a 300W 120V US fan heater into a UK socket.

The plug looks like this

http://a-bike.co.uk/wp-content/uploa...13001438_S.jpg

Maplin have a converter that does 300W for £40 but it's a bit risky as it gives no leeway.. I think the convert should support e.g. 400W or 500W.

Well you can think what you like.

The heater is te main draw, and that wint have mnuch switch in surge


I suppose it's a step up voltage converter that I need. According to maplin.

No. Step down


Maplin have a 1000W one but that is over £100, and quite big, and overkill.

I emailed rswww and they said that they don't have anything more than 45W..

I certainly don't want to get some junk from china.. I don't want some random make.

I want to get something reliable that can handle up to 400W or 500W. As there's no risk then as the heater is rated 300W. So if it goes to 380W i'll be ok.

What are my options?

500W autotransformer.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/253339603515

Or buy a new heater (cheaper)


You MIGHT just be able to use a rather large 400V AC capacitor. 32uF
might work to drop the voltage.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-pcs-Capa...6/112506593783



Thanks



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