Step Down Voltage Converter: How much wattage do I need?

Mercedes87 · Mar 31, 2014

I live in Peru where we use 220 volts and I have American Appliances which I want to run individually on one single step down converter. One of my appliances is an electric kettle which displays 1000 watts on the sticker and my other appliance, the electric dehydrator is 400 watts, how much wattage do I need for a reliable voltage converter? Also could a converter damage my appliances if the converter has too much wattage? Excuse my lack of technological knowledge.
Thanks in advance for responding.

jFiveNYC · Mar 31, 2014

Do you wish to operate both devices simultaneously? I would advise only one at a time since the kettle is 1000 watts. Unless you wish to purchase two-separate converters, one for each device. A voltage converter will list the possible output wattage capable of the converter. Unfortunately, you likely find most transformers/voltage converters are junk or simply deceive the consumer: http://amzn.com/B000WQ0MTG

Most reputable and reliable converters/transformers capable of +1000 watts, will likely meet or exceed the price of a replacement 220-210V kettle. http://amzn.com/B000MXZ2XK

Think of a device's listed wattage as a number required when the device operates, re: consumption wattage. I'm a microwave: When I turn on, I will use 1,500 watts while I cook your food.

Food for thought..
An alternate measurement is the draw, measured in Amperes (Amps/Amperage). For example, you have 220 volts in your home, the electric kettle uses 1000 watts. Using Ohm's Law for finding Amperage; which is Amps=Watts divided by Voltage, so 1000W / 220V=4.5A. The kettle draws 4.55 amps in operation.

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