Power Bright VC200W Voltage Transformer 200 Watt Step Up/Down 110 Volt - 220 Volt

by Power Bright

Product Features

• 200 watts continuous power
• On and Off Switch
• 2 Spare Fuses Included
• FREE Grounded Adapter Included
• Heavy Duty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 3.7 x 3.6 inches ; 4.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000MW83OG
• Item model number: VC200W
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,447 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #60 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Garage & Shop > Power Converters

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

200 Watt Voltage Transformer (VC200) This voltage converter can be used in 110 volt countries and 220 volt countries. It will convert from 220-240 volt to 110-120 volt AND from 110-120 volt to 220-240 volt.

Product Description

200 Watt Voltage Transformer (VC200) This voltage converter can be used in 110 volt countries and 220 volt countries. It will convert from 220-240 volt to 110-120 volt AND from 110-120 volt to 220-240 volt.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well for sewing machine, August 7, 2009

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A. Rose (NC, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Power Bright VC200W Voltage Transformer 200 Watt Step Up/Down 110 Volt - 220 Volt (Lawn & Patio)

I bought this transformer about a year ago for my German sewing machine (230 V, 85 W, 50 Hz) to run it in the US (110 V, 60 Hz). So far it works like a charm. I've used it for quite a few sewing projects over the past year and was worried whether the 60 Hz/50 Hz difference would be an issue, but everything seems to be running just fine. Investing twenty bucks in a transformer allowed me to keep using my familiar sewing machine instead of buying and learning how to use a new one, so it was well worth it.

Addendum - April 2011: After three years of use now, it still works fine and I haven't had to replace any fuses yet. But you have to be aware of the wattage on the appliances you are plugging into it. I just saw some of the reviews with lower ratings on this item saying it doesn't work, starts smoking, fuses blow immediately etc. Please be aware that this transformer is limited to 200 Watts only, and you probably don't want to max that out either to stay on the safe side. Find out how many Watts you are plugging into it before you turn it on and keep in mind 200 is fairly low. If you have larger wattage items you will need to invest your money into a transformer that can handle that.

You can probably safely run the following items using this transformer: clock radio, electric blanket, laptop, a small TV, radio, VCR/DVD, Xbox, PS2, Wii. You may hit the limit and ask for trouble with desktop computers, Hi-Fi equipment, Xbox 360, PS3, LCD or plasma TVs - you may want to get a 500W transformer for those. You will almost certainly blow the fuses if you try to run: any sort of kitchen appliance, power tools, vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, iron. You need something much more heavy duty for those items.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A bit bulky but does the job fine, January 8, 2011

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R. Ennis (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power Bright VC200W Voltage Transformer 200 Watt Step Up/Down 110 Volt - 220 Volt (Lawn & Patio)

I bought a couple of these on moving from London to NYC, and they work fine. My one complaint would be that the clearance below the UK plug socket is not huge, so the cord coming out the bottom of the plug has to bend sharply to avoid the surface the transformer rests on. It's not a big issue though, and we've been using them for a couple of months with no problems. Don't throw away the replacement fuses that come with it, though; I've already had to replace one of them.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good converter and low price, March 4, 2010

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Rui Si "RS" (Ridge, NY, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power Bright VC200W Voltage Transformer 200 Watt Step Up/Down 110 Volt - 220 Volt (Lawn & Patio)

I bought this tuner to convert voltage for my mother's healthy treatment. It works fine with a power up to 70w. No observable heat was generated after 1-2 hours using. Good equipment and good price!