Heavy Duty Transformers are used when continuous power is needed for large electrical equipment such as a refrigerator or power tools. Transformers can either step up or step down electrical voltage. Usually if you are using a United States appliance in another country, you will need a step down transformer.

Step down transformers decrease voltage. In North America, 110 - 120 volts electricity is used and appliances are designed for this amount of electricity. In many foreign countries 220 volts of electricity is used. If you plug a United States television into an outlet in Germany (230 volts) without a transformer, you are likely to damage the television permanently.

If you are traveling to Japan you will need a Step Up Transformer, since Japan uses 100 volts electricity, compared to 120 volt electricity in the United States.

Appliances that require a Transformer:

Computers
Microwaves
Refrigerators
Medical Equipment
Power Tools
Stereo Systems
Answering Machines
Breathing Machines
Cordless Telephones
Fans
Fax Machines
Printers
DVD Players
Blenders
Juicers
Monitors
Televisions
Sewing Machines
Bread Machines
Food Processors
Meat Slicers
Coffee Machines
Clothes Iron
Waffle Maker
Vacuums

All appliance require different transformer wattage so be sure to check the wattage of the particular appliance.

Heavy Duty Transformers

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Foreign Television Systems