Author: samstores

If you live anywhere in North America, you will find that most of the electronic and electric devices and appliances we own run on 110 volts from the electrical outlets in our homes and offices. If you have recently purchased a new furnace, air-conditioner, clothes dryer, or an electric cooking range, it can be frustrating to know that 110 volts may not be suitable for it, as larger appliances will need more power to run safely and efficiently. This is where you will need a 110 volt to 220-volt converter to be able to use those appliances.

Most countries use 220-volt outlets, but in the US, outlets are 110 or 120 volts. The difference can be an issue for travelers, expats, and for anyone who would buy 220-volt appliances and devices. Using a 220-volt appliance on a 110-volt outlet can destroy or damage it and cause other mishaps, such as electrical shocks. To prevent that, you will need a 220-volt plug adapter. Voltage adapters are reasonably priced, often cheap, easily available, and will resolve the issue of mismatched plugs and outlets. Keep in mind, though, that the styles of plugs may vary, so be sure to check the shape of the pins on your appliance’s plug, so you can purchase the right adapter that can accommodate them.

Buying a new TV can be exciting, only to be frustrated when you find out that it is not compatible with your electrical outlets, local color systems, and tuner frequencies at home. To avoid disappointment, you may want to consider premium multisystem electronics by the best brands. A multisystem TV will be able to work with multiple systems, regardless of voltage, frequency, or color. Around the world, different countries, regions, and continents use various systems to deliver audio and video, electricity, and data, which gives way to compatibility issues when those electronics are transported or used outside of their respective regions. If you bought a TV from Europe, it may not be useful in North America because our local system is incompatible with Europe’s color system. You do not have to worry about that with a multisystem TV.

If you are looking for a new kitchen stove, you might want to consider a low-maintenance and easy to use electric cooking plate. Also known as the ‘hot plate’, it is versatile and innovative cooking equipment that promises evenly cooked food, no matter what you like to cook. The technology behind electric cooking plates is attributed to the electric heating wire, which delivers the heat to the hot plate or to the insulating material. It can be used for cooking a wide variety of recipes well, and as long as you buy a high-quality product from a reputable retailer, it should serve you for years.

Most American homes have electric cooking plates in their kitchens because these handy little appliances can make cooking efficient in many ways.

1. Electric cooking plates hold heat longer

Some electric cooking plates may take longer to heat. Nevertheless, they tend to hold the heat longer. It is possible to turn the cooking plates off and keep cooking and heating your food, thus, saving energy in the long run.

Air conditioners come in different sizes which are measured by BTU capacity (British Thermal Unit). When people purchase new air conditioners, they tend to choose bigger units, thinking that they are better. What they don’t know is that air conditioners with higher BTU do not always provide the most effective cooling performance.

Step-down transformers are designed to reduce the voltage coming from a wall outlet from 240/220 volts to 120/110 volts. You won’t need them in the US as it is a 110-volt country. However, you will find these transformers necessary when you go to 240-volt countries in Europe, South Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Voltage converters are power conversion devices that change or transform the electrical output coming from a power source. More commonly, these converters change voltage from 220 volts to a much lower 110 volts (effectively stepping down electricity), although step up voltage converters also exist to change electrical output in the opposite direction. When an electric device, power tool, or appliance is designed to work at a specific voltage that’s not immediately available, one way that it can be used is by converting power down or up the correct level. More often than not, you will need a voltage converter when traveling overseas with electronic devices that may require a higher or lower power voltage to function.

With all the advancements in engineering and technology, modern power and voltage converters have never been safer to use. Whether you are traveling abroad to a place where power supply is much lower or much higher than what you get or use at home or perhaps when using a device or appliance with a higher or lower power requirement, a power converter should come handy so that your power supply and your devices can meet in the middle and become functional.

Black and Decker is a popular brand of residential and commercial power tools and appliances. It is known for manufacturing reliable and functional products, specifically kitchen appliances. One of its best performing kitchen appliances is the new Black and Decker Handy Steamer. How can this humble steam help you in your cooking?