Originally Posted by
IAHflyer
First of all, thanks for all the replies ^
I believe I've come to the conclusion to sell off our TV and dvd players. It's just not worth the hassle and potential aggrevation if they do malfunction. I think we might buy a multi-region dvd player here in the US if I can find one that accepts 110-240V/50-60Hz. Maybe a portable one.
I have a $20 multi-region DVD player and it works on 100-240V. Not sure
where I bought it from,.. it could either be from buy.com/newegg or Radioshack.
As far as other electrical stuff, my thinking is that I'll sell off everything that we use on a daily basis. So, f.ex. the coffee maker and hair dryer probably won't come with us, simply to avoid the hassle of having a voltage converter as a permanent fixture on the kitchen/bathroom counter...
I think thats a good idea. Heating elements draw a lot of current and getting
a transformer for that would be heavy and expensive.
For a bunch of the other stuff that's only used on occasions, I think we will bring most of it and I will buy at least a couple of voltage converters with some US power strips, so I can hook it up when it needs to be used.
You might want to get a large transformer for general stuff. That should cover
most of your small items that run on 110-120volts. You can easily put your
power strips through this transformer.
Most of my computer stuff is good for 110-240V/50-60Hz, except for my printer which for some reason on the back says 50-60Hz, but only says 115V ... ?
chances are that printer does not accept variable voltage.
We also have some re-chargeable stuff, like dustbusters, baby-monitors and cameras and such-like that require DC, typically 12V.
- How easy/cheaply can I buy new power cords, with the correct DC "brick", that will plug into an OZ wall outlet and with a DC plug that will fit my dustbuster etc. ? (Maybe at a Radio Shack type of store)
This can go on the same transformer + power strips. You could get small
power converters for convenience and portability, but if you are moving
there.. I'd say just use fixed permanent transformer(s) with higher capacity.
You can get a small power adapter with variable input and output voltage, but you are better off
using original adapters with a step down transformer/powerstrip.