Food mixer from the States: Voltage Question

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bertson

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Hi all;
My Wife purchased a Food Mixer (KitchenAid 5-quart, 475-watt Stand Mixer , 475-watt Motor) when she was in the states from costco.com

What sort of adapter does she need to have this work here?


Thx
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Unless it can take 230V then you will need a 230V to 120V step down transformer (e.g. like [broken link removed] but you may need to ensure that it is suitably rated in terms of amperage, earthing etc.) . If it is 120V only and you plug it into the Irish mains then you will destroy it. If in doubt ask an electrician.
 
Thanks Clubman
What do you mean "suitably rated in terms of amperage, earthing etc."

That is has an approved safety standard?



Thx
B
 
The transformer that I linked above does not seem to be earthed so you probably need on that is for safety purposes. Also the output rating of that one is only 380mA which seems a bit low for a food processor so you may need one with a higher mA/A rating. If the food processor draws more current than 350mA (as I would expect) then the transformer above or the food processor electrics would probably blow. Check the electrical specification of the food processor for details of its mA/A rating. Probably easiest to write down or photograph the electrical specifications panel on the processor and take it into the likes of Maplin and ask them to advise.
 
The best Maplins have is this : [broken link removed]. Which is 500 Watts max, I don’t see its continuous rating. You might be able to pick up a 115v transformer (big yellow yoke and you will have to change the plugs) off a builder at the right price!
At it is, with the 60Hz / 50Hz difference it will run almost 20% slower here unless it has fancy electronics. A converter which will handle the frequency difference is big bucks and won't get wife approval for display in the kitchen!.
Better still is to tell the wife not to buy gadgets without your approval again.

Edit: The maplin one is cheaper here : http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SC5476.html or this site transformer is cheaper again http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SDTR750slash1.html, but you will need to change the plug on the mixer :
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Thanks lads appreciate the advice:)


Think she is paying me back for all the Gadgets I bought over the years:)
 
The frequency is the least of the worries. Getting the right voltage and amperage is more important.
 
Bertson,

I have the same scenario but I was the one that bought it in the States as I needed to justify more gadgets such as extra ipod and sat nav at the time, I used a normal adapter (220 to 120) and now it won't work, I wonder if I have did any major damage if anyone reading this can tell me that would be great.
 
I would get the 750 Watt site transformer and change the plug on the mixer. It will look good sitting beside it on the counter top. :D BTW, it weights 9Kg, so doubles to an exercise weight.
 
TomC said:
Bertson,

I have the same scenario but I was the one that bought it in the States as I needed to justify more gadgets such as extra ipod and sat nav at the time, I used a normal adapter (220 to 120) and now it won't work, I wonder if I have did any major damage if anyone reading this can tell me that would be great.
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I don't really understand what you did here. Digital audio players and other portable electronic devices would often (generally?) come with universal (100-250V) transformers as far as I know so all you might need is a US/Irish plug adaptor or to snip the US plug off an wire on an Irish one. Not sure about other devices. Did you actually buy something and try to use it without success? If so please post specific details of what make and model of device, what transformer/power supply it came with, what you plugged in etc. etc.
 
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