Customer Reviews

New 220V to 110V Step Down Voltage Converter 50W Travel

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The problem with the converter is that is will not fit into the round European outlets. One needs an additional adapter plug that extends the "square" converter to fit into the round receptacle. This is not a serious problem since these "extenders" are inexpensive. But have one on hand since the converter can not be used w/o one.

I recently bought the 220v to 110v step down voltage converter for use during my vacation in Northern Ireland. The product is well made and is of high quality. There is a problem though as the two (2) pin round prong plug cannot fit in the conventional three (3) pin square socket outlet. For the item to be of any use I had to use another adaptor with a three pin square prong and then to plug the two pin to it.

Another word of caution though, is that some people simply buy universal adapators for use in Europe for USA 110v appliances. This practice is not recommended since in Europe the voltage is 220 and can cause damage plus a fire risk by plugging an adaptor without a STEP DOWN VOLTAGE CONVERTER.

It only works for small devices like a phone charger and so on... It didnt work for my electric shaver... I think it totally burned my shaver... coz its not turning on anymore... I used this converter in Europe on 220V.

The transformer was dismantled after 10 minutes of using (after heating - was connected to 220Vac input).
The product is not doing the requested job - I just plug in it to 220Vac and after 10 minutes it's just heated and dismantled.

Pls do keep in mind my friends that this item is for short term use only like 15-20 minutes and not more than that. So be careful before buying

I bought this converter to use in Italy. The second day we used it, it burned up and fell apart. I was charging a phone and a computer. I was lucky that it did not start a fire and burn the hotel. The quality was not what I expected. I would not recommend this product to anyone.

Have only used this once. The construction seems solid and it performed as needed. It is small/compact so it doesn't take up too much room.

I read a few reviews and noticed that some people had problems. I bought it anyway and works fine. We use it for electric tooth brush, cellphones and similiar things. I can't complain so far. Very good price.

went to ireland, the voltage there is 220, our appliances are 110. it converted the wattage properly without burning up my blow dryer, camera charger, and cell phone charger. i was very pleased and the price was low and very affordable. thanks.

As pointed out by another reviewer, the 2-pin European plug won't plug into a continental wall outlet without a European-to-European plug adapter/extender. To use in the UK you'll need a European-to-UK plug adapter. I found that US plugs don't fit tightly into this transformer so you may need to tape the plug to the transformer to maintain connectivity. You can see that a US plug with a ground pin won't plug into the transformer so you'll need a US-to-US plug adapter for that as well. The manufacturer recommends not using this transformer for extended periods of time to prevent overheating.