Step down transformer enquiry

[ifindoubtdont]

White Elephants come to mind.

 

[Lucien Nunes]

The 1500VA intermittent rating of the site transformer means that it is allowed to supply that much power only for short periods, totalling 25% of the time, as this would represent typical use of a power tool. If the steam cleaner element operates for more than this 25% duty cycle, over a period of say half an hour or more, the transformer will overheat, as its maximum continuous rating is only 750VA.

Also, the site transformer will have an earthed centre-tap instead of an earthed neutral, this will not make any difference to the operation of the steam cleaner, but could affect safety in the event of a fault. I would suggest using a continuously rated 1500VA transformer with a more suitable earthing arrangement, however it is likely to be more expensive than another steam cleaner.

 

[Darkwood]

The reality of this is it will probably cost you more to buy a transformer to run this than it would to buy a steam cleaner UK friendly.

They advertise a very good one on the shopping channels ...well it seems the bees knees :thinking:

 

[Engineer54]

The other reality, (apart from the cost) is that you'll be humping a large and heavy transformer around the house with the steam cleaner. So whoever gave you this appliance as a present hasn't done you any favours. You'll be better off putting the unit on ebay and buying one from a UK outlet!!