Purchasing electrical equipment from the USA

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I think the US uses 110v 60hz, we use 240v 50hz so you will probably need some sort of transformer, the size depends on the rating of it. I don't know if the difference in 10 hz will make any difference. Ideally you need the technical specification of it first. It says on that site that they don't ship abroad.
 
The US actually uses 120 volts plus or minus 5%, i.e. 114 to 126 volts. Don't get a so called voltage inverter, get a transformer of the correct rating for the load. One of these, probably from the Blue range.

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_I.../USA_110volt_Convertor_Transformer/index.html

A transformer won't change the frequency from 50 to 60 Hz, so your vibration plate may run at 25 Hz rather than 30 Hz. I said "may" as it depends on what type of motor is fitted.

Note. It would seem TLC don't know what voltage the US uses. The heading says the transformers are 120 V and the individual titles say 110 V. Either way it should work.
 
You may have a problem getting it delivered to the UK




    • Ships within the contiguous US only.



    • Cannot be shipped to P.O. Box Addresses, International Destinations, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
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If an induction motor is fitted in this device, it may overheat if used on a 50Hz supply. Though many of these things now use DC motors controlled with electronics.
 
Jeez, look on ebay for crazy fit - they are far cheaper.
If you were in Lancashire I could give you the base of one for free.

It's not specialized electrical equipment - its a wobble board!
We have them at all the gyms, available on ebay, gumtree and local facebook groups as people have got bored of them. (another fad)
 
winston1 said:
The US actually uses 120 volts plus or minus 5%, i.e. 114 to 126 volts. Don't get a so called voltage inverter, get a transformer of the correct rating for the load. One of these, probably from the Blue range.

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_I.../USA_110volt_Convertor_Transformer/index.html

A transformer won't change the frequency from 50 to 60 Hz, so your vibration plate may run at 25 Hz rather than 30 Hz. I said "may" as it depends on what type of motor is fitted.

Note. It would seem TLC don't know what voltage the US uses. The heading says the transformers are 120 V and the individual titles say 110 V. Either way it should work.
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Thanks all for the replies.

@winston1 - I have been sent the specs:

Voltage = 120
Amps = 5.1
Watts = 600

It has to run at 30Hz to get the maximum benefit.

I will ask about the type of motor they use

Thanks, Nick
 
nickpowell77 said:
It has to run at 30Hz to get the maximum benefit.
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Forget it. It will not work correctly in the UK unless you also buy an expensive converter which does both voltage and frequency.
Shipping the thing from the USA will also cost a fortune, given that it weighs 42kg before any packaging.
 
Does anybody have any suggestions for a converter which does both the voltage and frequency?
 
Just stand on the washing machine when on spin. Probably do as much good and save you a fortune.
 
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