Question 1

Sir, in the specifications it says 500 watt's, then can you use a 2700 watts steam iron box and you say the transformer out put 5000 watts if so ok.

Accepted Answer

You cannot use a 2700 watt iron with a 500 WATT transformer. On top of it the heating appliances have a power spike of about 3 times.

Question 2

The photo shows only a 110V grounded plug. Does this come with an adapter for transforming 220v to 110v? I am traveling from USA to Germany and need to be able to plug this in to a German 220v receptacle with 110v 60 cycle output. Will this work?

Accepted Answer

There's a switch in the back where you can select the input voltage, either 110V or 220V.  In Germany, you would switch it to 220V.  Then, plug your US device into the output voltage of 110V in the front.  Please note that this is quite a bit heavier than travel transformers that are popular for temporary use.However, this transformer does not change the Hz from 50 to 60 or vice versa.  In Europe, it's only 50 Hz, so this transformer can only take down the voltage to 110V but does not increase the cycles to 60 Hz.You may already know this, but many devices like your cell phone/camera charger, laptops, and shavers are already 100-240V 50/60 Hz and usable worldwide with the appropriate $2 adapter plug.  Just carefully check the label.

Question 3

Can I use this transformer for adapter to a Aconditioner air?

Accepted Answer

No. It doesn't have the power to run an AC. This is really more for lamps, computers and small appliances. ACs draw a ton of power and would burn this up.

Question 4

I understand that it doesn't convert frequency, but I have lots of appliances with motors that run on 60hz. what are the negative results if it works?

Accepted Answer

A rated at 60 Hz will run slower on 50 hz  Our Washing Machine ran fine just took longer to finish.

ASIN	B004MPR3XQ
ASIN	B004MPR3XQ
Best Sellers Rank	#100,061 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #346 in Electrical Power Transformers
Brand Name	Simran
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,523)
Customer reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,523)
Date First Available	20 March 2012
Global Trade Identification Number	00810128010849
Item Weight	7 Pounds
Item model number	AC-500
Manufacturer	Simran
Manufacturer	Simran
Maximum Frequency	60 Hz
Minimum Frequency	50 Hz
Model	AC-500
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Part Number	AC-500
Power Source	Corded Electric
Product Dimensions	18.03 x 16.51 x 10.92 cm; 3.18 kg
Specification Met	CE
UPC	810128010849

Simran AC-500 Voltage Power Converter Step up Down Transformer 110 Volt 220 Volt, 500 Watt, Black

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