STXP series is an advanced performance and safety enhanced upgrade replacing the older ST series Step Down Voltage Converter. Our transformers include a safety fuse and thermal cut-out protection to ensure the transformer cannot be overloaded. So Adapters can only be used for US appliances that accept BOTH 240V and 110V (normally those appliances will have a “switch”). For those US appliances that do not accept both 240V and 110V, then a Transformer must be use to convert the current – otherwise the appliance may be seriously damaged.
Expensive – between $1to $110. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. See full list on power-plugs-sockets. Check out the following pictures.
When living in the United States of America you need a power plug adapter for sockets type I. We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters. You can seriously damage your appliances. You should use a voltage converter which also changes the frequency, but these are hard to find. If your converter cannot change the frequency, be warned!
Be especially careful with moving, rotating and time related appliances like clocks, shavers and electric fan heaters. To be sure, check the label on the appliance. Some appliances never need. Would you like to add information to this page? (more…)