1500 Watts Heavy Duty 110V-220V Step Up / Down Voltage Transformer Converter for Worldwide Use - Model VOD 1500 2Way

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 9 x 7 inches ; 22 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000MY5E2S
• Item model number: VOD 1500 2WAY
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 26, 2007

Product Description

1500 Watt maximum capacity heavy-duty continuous use transformers Converts 110/120 V to 220/240 Volt OR Converts 220/240 V to 110/120 V » One grounded outlet in front of unit (accepts 3 or 2 prong US and Euro plugs) » Hard wired with a European Shucko plug also good for Asian outlets » Built-in fuse protection » Durable design with a heavy-duty cord Weight: 22 Lbs Dimensions(LxBxH): 8" X 9" X 7" Transformer Purchase Guide: Remember to leave at least a 100% slack for the transformer. For the TVs, the power surge margin is 5 times the wattage of the TV. Heating appliances, laser printers and power tools spike when you turn them on. For these products you need to buy a transformer that is at least 3 times the items capacity.

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Stopped working after 3 uses, September 11, 2008

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P. McGinnis (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 1500 Watts Heavy Duty 110V-220V Step Up / Down Voltage Transformer Converter for Worldwide Use - Model VOD 1500 2Way (Electronics)

Avoid this one. Broke down after 3 uses, even though the appliance connected to it was well within the tolerance limit. Any returns are basically impossible with this seller (enormous set of conditions and they do not take back faulty merchandise), so we are basically stuck with a very very heavy piece of junk.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 120 / 220 volt converter does not last long., July 18, 2011

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jared - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 1500 Watts Heavy Duty 110V-220V Step Up / Down Voltage Transformer Converter for Worldwide Use - Model VOD 1500 2Way (Electronics)

The: 1500 Watts Heavy Duty 110V-220V Step Up / Down Voltage Transformer Converter for Worldwide Use - Model VOD 1500 2Way was a great price, fast delivery, worked wonderfully first few short uses, then unexpectedly died with same equipment use, just minutes after start-up. I was using this device to power a 1200 watt stage-light with 1400 watt power regulator. Seems like something minor inside is malfunctioning. Manufacturer hopefully will quickly find the problem and fix it. Then this will be a great product.

VCI team suggested I was overloading the unit...ha...it was a manufacturing defect, I fixed myself! Just go to Radio Shack and get a soldering iron, electronic solder and maybe a $5.00 volt / ohm meter to find break in wire, and fix it yourself, (don't forget to unplug it first...lol)

FOUND THE PROBLEM INSIDE THE UNIT!
Hi, VCT team,

Earlier I sent a reply about the faulty 120 - 240 transformer. I read other feedback statements and thought of what happened to my unit, and figured out what was wrong. I have built and wired transformers myself, in the past, and took it upon myself to fix the problem. Two things were wrong inside, (I realize I voided the warranty, opening the unit, but I hate it when simple issues cause so much delay...,). First thing I noticed, a cold solder joint on the fuse holder itself had failed and the wire completely separated. Second, the fuse holder itself could barely hold the fuse, and didn't stay screwed in properly. Just before failure, I was getting 'flickering'...another 'clue'.

I soldered the wire back on the terminal, and added a tiny drop of solder to the fuse holder threads and adjusted the retaining spring. Now the Transformer works better than ever. Great product with this fix! I suspect the other similar customer noted failures could be remedied in a similar manner. See included photos.

Your Welcome!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It has quit working for me after a couple of months., April 3, 2011

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Rice Cooker - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 1500 Watts Heavy Duty 110V-220V Step Up / Down Voltage Transformer Converter for Worldwide Use - Model VOD 1500 2Way (Electronics)

I used this for my pressure rice cooker I ve got from Korea.
it was working fine the whole time.
then it just quit working.
I dint see it happen. I put the rice in and click the cook button and it just quit working.
the fuse is fine, i am not dumb.
its EXTREMELY heavy. I flew all the way from San Francisco to Seattle with this. and now it s just heavy piece of junk.
I dont think its a good item but i paid 60 bucks for it, i think i should get some kinda warranty for it but i dont see how this piece would work again. I dont know how I would use my rice cooker anymore.
its heavy duty then it should work almost forever but it only lasted me a couple of months. oh well.