Power Bright VC500W Voltage Transformer 500 Watt Step Up/Down 110 Volt - 220 Volt

by Power Bright

Product Features

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

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.7 x 4.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000MX1QXA
• Item model number: VC500W
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

500 Watt Voltage Transformer (VC500) 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

This is a voltage converter or transformer that can be used as a step up transformer in 110/120 volt countries or as a step down transformer in 220/230/240 volt countries. This heavy duty voltage transformer can be used for continuous duty. It will convert voltages of 220-240 volts to 110-120 and will also convert voltages from 110-120 to 220-240 volts.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars HEAVY LIL DUDE, SEEMS TO BE VERY GOOD !!, June 29, 2011

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J. Conner "qm2-703" (chicago suburbs) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power Bright VC500W Voltage Transformer 500 Watt Step Up/Down 110 Volt - 220 Volt (Lawn & Patio)

DOES NOT OVERHEAT, RUNS MY WIFE'S SINGER SWING MCH SHE BROUGHT FROM HONG KONG YEARS AGO..... SHE HAS MADE NUMEROUS SOFA CUSHIONS AND ALTERED SEVERAL PANTS ...
SEEMS FINE AFTER ABOUT 10 HOURS USING IT OVER TWO MONTHS...

Just remember, as with any "residential quality" transformer, buy 40-50% more output than your normal wattage load, and the transformer life expectancy will increase by double... (I'm retired electrician).

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works fine; spare fuses included, February 28, 2011

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EdTice - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Power Bright VC500W Voltage Transformer 500 Watt Step Up/Down 110 Volt - 220 Volt (Lawn & Patio)

A step up transformer is a conceptually simple item and I've never owned another model so I can't make a comparison. However, I can say that I was very happy with the fact that the product came with extra fuses. The case is metal, not plastic. I like that the input voltage is set with a jumper.. no accidentally hitting a switch. As you can see from the picture, 220V output can handle most plug configurations.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Transformer !, July 3, 2011

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Bas - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Power Bright VC500W Voltage Transformer 500 Watt Step Up/Down 110 Volt - 220 Volt (Lawn & Patio)

I recently moved from Singapore (220v) to the US (110v) and wanted to keep using my stereo. I therefore bought this transformer. It is pretty heavy, but working fine as long as you watch limit your appliances do not exceed the max of 500 Watts. Please read manual before using it. There is a little plug at the back that you need to set whether you want 120-220 conversion or 220-110 conversion. For some appliances, like my Imac and Samsung TV there is no need to use a transformer because they run both on 100 and 220 volts. All you need then is a new power cord. Also for all 12v, 6v powered smaller devices and chargers you could also just buy a new power plug. These plugs cost you a few bucks and are cheaper than a convertor. However for my Pioneer stereo I needed a transformer and this product does the work perfectly. I could recommend this to anyone.