You already know the answer ... step down converter needed.henryshaw80 wrote:Hi guys/gals,
I have a North American appliances (i.e. Electric Pressure Cooker from Canada). It can only take 110 Voltage, 900 Watt. In Singapore, the Electric Power Supply is 220 V. So I need to buy Heavy-Duty (3000 W) Step-Down converter, which weight more than 20 Kg.
Does anybody has experiences with U.S. appliances in Singapore?
Any insights would be most welcome and appreciated. Thank you.
You could try a crock pot for this.Strong Eagle wrote:Well... I make baby back ribs without a pressure cooker and they are mighty good... .
Agree.Strong Eagle wrote:The rule of thumb is to double the wattage requirement of the appliance when purchasing a transformer so that you are not running it at or near its maximum load.
sundaymorningstaple wrote:Transformers (Asian ones at least) also have a bad habit of going poof in a flameout so if you are going to go that route make sure you have it located somewhere that will not go up in flames and a fire extinguisher would also be a good idea (with or without a transformer - to me all kitchens should have one near the door to the kitchen but that is another story).
I came over with 2 step-down transformers (~ 20 years ago).Strong Eagle wrote:Even a perfectly manufactured transformer will generate heat... it's the nature of the hysteresis loop. Therefore, I agree with SMS and others... if you go this route, buy a quality transformer.
You buy one with a cheaply made core or poorly laid and insulated windings, or with wiring size insufficient for your proposed current draw, and you will have issues.
In the US you'd pay around $100 for a decent beast... probably in the S$250 range if I recall prices at Sim Lim Tower correctly.
If some of those 7 functions involve a timer that uses the line frequency, you will have to correct for the frequency difference - to avoid overcooking reduce cooking times by 17% (or multiply by 0.83, i.e. = 5/6).Strong Eagle wrote:If your cooker has a timer, it won't work properly. US/Canada electrical frequency is 60Hz, Asia (and most of the rest of the world) is 50Hz.
if you buy a heavy convertor, the shipping cost will be too high.henryshaw80 wrote:Hi guys/gals,
I have a North American appliances (i.e. Electric Pressure Cooker from Canada). It can only take 110 Voltage, 900 Watt. In Singapore, the Electric Power Supply is 220 V. So I need to buy Heavy-Duty (3000 W) Step-Down converter, which weight more than 20 Kg.
Does anybody has experiences with U.S. appliances in Singapore?
Any insights would be most welcome and appreciated. Thank you.
Well, it's the thought that counts .. I guess ..PNGMK wrote:.. when American missions donated 110VAC 60HZ appliances to a country that used 240VAC 50HZ
Not any more. You are correct... not a single contact entry anywhere on that website.PNGMK wrote:Mods - arsehole above is advertising some sleazy product.
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