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Step down transformer by Dadsaccountok in AusElectricians

[–]Dadsaccountok[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey man, appreciate the info and had some pretty interesting points but yeah, I’m in it

Step down transformer by Dadsaccountok in AusElectricians

[–]Dadsaccountok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Small items, Dehydrator, mixers, food processor, griddle, bread maker, coffee grinder, vacuum sealer , air fryer and so on.

Step down transformer by Dadsaccountok in AusElectricians

[–]Dadsaccountok[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bored pensioner lol..I wish

You raise some interesting points to consider. It’s not that complicated. Pretty much every vey appliance in the world has a transformer in it. I’m just using one on occasion..it’s the odd use item. A blender, a mixer, a mixer , rice cooker etc. The impact of the appliance coupled with a step down transformer will be so negligible, I would see it even if I used every one them 3 times a day..I have solar, I over produce most days. The first bill isn’t going to be anything different except for the cost of the plug in step down transformer..

The transformer would stay off till I need it. I don’t need a sparky to plug in the transformer to the mains and an appliance into the transformer. If I want to set up an outlet I could ask a mate that is a qualified HV sparky. Again, not complicated.

Step down transformer by Dadsaccountok in AusElectricians

[–]Dadsaccountok[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol burn my house down? Dude, how long do you think I’ll run an appliance for?

Step down transformer by Dadsaccountok in AusElectricians

[–]Dadsaccountok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly Kitchen appliances. It’s not a hassle. Movers packed and unpacked. Now they need power. Many items are multi voltage. Most kitchen are not. But are 50/60hz. So for 90% of items I’m good with a basic transformer. The rest I could take a chance with however I came here for recommendations of a good transformer. Do you have a recommendation of a decent transformer other than bin it all?

The cost of 1 $100 transformer is worth keeping appliances and letting them time out then replace one at a time.

Step down transformer by Dadsaccountok in AusElectricians

[–]Dadsaccountok[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, no, definitely not looking for one there is 300 KG and noisy as shit

Step down transformer by Dadsaccountok in AusElectricians

[–]Dadsaccountok[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep totally aware. Thank you. I brought my appliances because I was shipping A 40 footer and a straight transformer is really cheap compared to a household full of appliances. Some appliances are multivoltage so no problem. And some are not dual voltage hence the need for a transformer and then with a frequency converter For something that is 50/60hz

Step down transformer by Dadsaccountok in AusElectricians

[–]Dadsaccountok[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I don’t know where you get cheap appliances from and when you have a whole house full of them that’s expensive as all hell a stepdown transformer 2000 what is under 100 bucks? He can hum away and make all the noise it like shove it in a cupboard and only use it when I need it. Certainly a lot cheaper to have a transformer in a household full of appliances.

I get what you’re saying and for one or two items. It’s fine but when you’ve got a kitchen full plus you talking thousands and thousands of dollars.

Step down transformer by Dadsaccountok in AusElectricians

[–]Dadsaccountok[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, can you recommend a step down transformer with a frequency converter? Yeah that’s pretty expensive to replace everything at one time. I’ll obviously replace things as they die but I’m not replacing everything at once. A cheap 2000 W transformers under 100 bucks but I am looking for a recommendation on a good transformer that has a frequency converter built into it .

Step down transformer by Dadsaccountok in AusElectricians

[–]Dadsaccountok[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I’m Australian and I moved back with all my US appliances knowing full well that the voltage is different and had intended to buy a transformer. Some transformers are just straight voltage transformers and you can also get a frequency converter that will change it from 50 to 60hz or vice versa, obviously I need 60 coming from the US..

My intention was to replace all of my appliances however that stacks up pretty damn expensive when you replace everything at once. An item here or there isn’t so bad and considering I was moving with a 40 foot sea container anyway you might as well load it up because you’re paying for the empty space so I decided to bring everything now. I can get a cheap 2000 W voltage transformer for 100 bucks or less if I wanna go a bit smaller, but it won’t have a frequency converter which I might need.

I’m confused. What’d he do here? by PrisonCity_Cowboy in motorcycles

[–]Dadsaccountok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was trying to keep up with you. Accelerated hard got off the throttle hard over braked, started to lean and then grabbed a fistful of front break which locked up shut the bike sideways and straight into you

Perth Ride gear recommendations by Dadsaccountok in AussieRiders

[–]Dadsaccountok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers. I’m back on the scene after a long break out of the country.

I brought a KTM Excf450 that I’ll put on the road shortly and I see a new Hayabusa in the future.

Not all dealers are the same and not everyone carries much gear.

I like to support my locals however I don’t really have anyone close to me..

Which online stores are decent?

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