I own a coffee grinder, 230V, 50Hz, AC, 280 Watts, fitted next to a European plug. I live contained by the U.S.? What do I need to use it here surrounded by the States?...
What do I need to use it here surrounded by the States? Thank you! Connie
The electrics in the US are 110v so you can buy a voltage inverter which steps 110v up 240v they come within a range of power outputs up to 3 and 4 Kw and are as expected inexpensive in the Us.
Assuming that it doesn't have a dual voltage switch (have you checked?)
let think in the order of this, if it was a hose down heater it would work if plugged into the lower voltage - it would merely take profoundly longer to heat the wet
The coffee grinder might not work because it is designed to take a complex voltage & therefore it might grind too slowly.
Go to a travel shop or Luggage shop & buy a US/euro plug - construct sure you get one that plugs into the US wall socket & accept the euro plug & see if it works
Answers: A transformer to step up the voltage can be found easily ample from many electrical supply houses or ordered by phone. 280 watts at 230 volts would digit out to be about 1.2 amps but since the motor twisted is reactive, the amperage may be higher than this, maybe 1.5 amps.
In most locations in the U.S. the voltage is 120v and a transformer will confer you 240v, slightly above the rating but probably will not be a problem. 240v at 1.5a is 360VA (VA=Volt-Amps). Transformers of the type you will be getting are normally rate in VA a bit than watts so I would get one rate at least this full-size. If you only operate the grinder intermittantly (like a minute to grind and after doesnt get used until tomorrow), a 300VA would probably be fair, it wouldn't have time to overheat.
I do own another concern, however.
The grinder is rated for 50Hz, within the U.S. the power is 60Hz. Depending on the type of motor, it may make no difference, or, I don`t know it will.
Before spending money on a transformer, see if you can find an appliance repair shop or someone who will temporarily connect the grinder to 240v and let you grind up a few pounds of coffee to see how it like 240v 60hz power.
You actually do hold 240v power in you house (unless it is 100 years old) for things close to electric stove, water furnace, big air-conditioner etc but it may not be worthwhile to have an electrician telecommunication in a special 240v receptacle only for using the grinder.