On Thursday, 15 February 2018 09:38:01 UTC, 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.

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

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?

Thanks

If your 300W figure is correct, then I can only conclude this is some sort of specialist device which can not be replaced easily & cheaply. If the heat output is unswitched, a series capacitor (of the right values) would drop V to 120v. That can also be used if it's switched AND what's left connected can handle 240v safely.

If that doesn't apply you'll need a step down autotransformer that outputs 120v, at several times the price of the capacitor.

If your 300W figure is wrong, disregard the above.


NT