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Do NOT plug this directly to your wall, the device is not compatible with US electricity.

Get one of these converters Link . Make sure to set it correctly and plug the volcano the the 240v plug.

Do not use one of those cheap travel adapter, they will not convert your voltage.

Neither of those adpters change the voltage fed to the device plugged in. Since UK power is 240V (at 50 Hz) and US power is 120V (at 60 Hz), some devices will not work properly and will burn out using either adapter. If your electronics are marked "100-250V 50-60 Hz", then you should be able to use them with either adpter with no issues. But if you want to use devices with heating elements or old-style transformers powering them (will be marked "Input 120V"), you will need to get a voltage conversion transformer like this one.

There are transformers for such use. I will not recommend any but here they are on the usual retail web sites. Example only! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CLY1WPU/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CLY1WPU I bought this 1000 watt one back in April, love it, no problems. Also in the US. A lot of people say to just use a higher watt bulb but I disagree.

Here I go into why I depth on this topic if you care about why I would recommend a transformer instead of new bulb or rewiring. It sounds like you've come to the same conclusion already though.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Lavalamps/comments/w0l0w5/help\_ran\_it\_about\_10\_times\_from\_new\_and\_this\_is/

You really need a special box to convert the voltage. Something like; https://www.amazon.com/Rockstone-1000-Voltage-Transformer-Converter/dp/B00CLY1WPU/

figure to get this one. I read that I had to get enough wattage by doubling the estimated consumption of the machine (450) and rounding up. Would this work in Kuwait? Also, last question: There's a voltage switch back on the power supply (http://static.evga.com/products/images/gallery/220-G2-0850-XR_XL_7.jpg) and my understanding would be that by switching to the proper voltage for Kuwait, i'd just need a plug adapter and that's all right? Or do I still need the step down converter? Thank you for your time

Thank you. figure to get this one. I read that I had to get enough wattage by doubling the estimated consumption of the machine (450) and rounding up. Would this work in Kuwait? Also, last question: There's a voltage switch back on the power supply (http://static.evga.com/products/images/gallery/220-G2-0850-XR_XL_7.jpg) and my understanding would be that by switching to the proper voltage for Kuwait, i'd just need a plug adapter and that's all right? Or do I still need the step down converter? Thank you for your time

I think you're going to have trouble, based on some Amazon searching I just did. :( /u/pazzaglia1 is in Europe where they have higher voltage outlets. You could import a European blender (like the Braun) and then also buy something like this to supply the power, but then dealing with warranty and service becomes nightmarish. I find it a bit silly that it's hard to find a high-wattage motor.

There is a 600W All-Clad, but there's no attachment system for it. All the US-available immersion blenders I could find that had a set of attachments were no more than 250W.

Edit: the reason is pretty simple - they all are made in China with ~3 amp motors. 3 amps at 120V (US) tops out at about 300W, in practice less than that. With European voltage, those same motors run up to 600W easily.

> It was THE FIRST ONE, I didn't look for a higher watt or more durable unit.

Well you should have - the one you posted is completely worthless. Any device you would use it for is already dual voltage.

> It was more a point that these devices are out there and easily available.

Well DUH. Did I ever say transformers were hard to find? No, I said they were expensive, and they are: good high wattage transformers (the kind you need for game consoles, TVs, etc.) are $50 or more, which is why you normally use cheap adapters when possible. Notice how the transformer only has 1 outlet - multiply the cost of the transformer by the number of outlets you need. Multi-outlet transformers are in the $100 range.

> Just as replacement power cables are.

Good job, you just made my point. Remember when I said this "360's and Wii's are a simple $20 fix that you can buy through amazon. PS3? Good luck."

I was referring to the fact that external PSUs (i.e. 360 and Wii) are easy to replace. PS3 does not have an external power supply, therefore it is not easy to replace.