VCTVTM-150UK - Deluxe 220V/240V Step Down Travel Voltage Converter To Use USA Products in UK - Good For Laptops & Chargers etc.

Most all of our electronics will accept either 110v or 220v, but my electric toothbrush, which I must have, accepts only 110v. With trips to both the Philippines and France (both have only 220v) in the works, I needed a converter. This one seemed to get mostly good reviews so I bought it and have been very pleased. It worked exactly as expected and kept my electric toothbrush fully charged during both trips. At most, it got slightly warm to the touch, but that was about it. My biggest criticism is that it is fairly heavy and bulky, but that's the price I was willing to pay. Obviously, an electric toothbrush is a low-current item, and the instructions for this converter state specifically that it should not be used with anything that produces heat or requires more than 150 watts. However, the item is solidly made and held up well for me on both trips, even when crammed in the outside corner of my carry-on bag, which often ended up getting jammed into overhead storage bins or dropped on hard airport terminal floors.

I used this unit to recharge my cell phone, camera battery, and my laptop without any issues at all. You may want to bring a power strip or multi plug, to use with it if you intend to charge multiple items at one time.Yes, it is heavy, they are all heavy, but I stuck it in a medium cosmetic bag along with an extra UK adaptor in my carry on tote along with my meds, my travel hairdryer, and cosmetics. It does not take up that much space. Worked perfectly in London, but I wonder if with the proper adapter plugs if it would still be safe to use in other European countries that operate on 220V/240V.Great peace of mind for the safety of your sensitive electronics.As always, Amazon delivered in record time. No issues as usual.

Since it is a transformer, it is somewhat heavy. There are two things you should keep in mind. First, this is only good up to 150 Watts, so think about what you need it for and how many things you need to have plugged in at the same time. Second, think about whether you really need it at all. Many items these days, such as laptops and phone chargers, can handle both UK and US voltage ranges. Look at the input voltages on your power bricks. For instance, both my laptop brick and my Apple 12W USB Power Adapter lists "Input: 100-240V" and in those cases, all you need is a cheap plug prong adapter to use them because you don't need to convert the voltage on these items before plugging them in.

This worked great on charging my iphone and ipad but DO NOT USE IT WITH A BLOW DRYER! I brought it with me to England, and after using for the other things I plugged my blow dryer in it and it didn't work after that! :( I suppose that is my fault but it would have been good to know. I left in the trash there.It also is VERY heavy so if you are packing light...this is not the way to go.

We've taken this converter on several trips to Europe and Asia and are heading to Australia and India with it. Here's some info that might be helpful.* Most countries other than the US have 220 Volt electric power -vs. 110 in the US - and if you plug in something made only for 110, it will quickly or immediately burn out the device.* There are two things you may need for your trip to another country. A converter steps the voltage down from 220 to 110. An adapter is something that enables your US plug to fit into the outlet in another country since those outlets often take a different shape plug. The adapter is just a little device that has a US female plug in one end and the male plug for a particular country in the other end. It does NOT convert the voltage so if you plug a 110V device in with an adapter, the device will get 220V and burn out. You can get country specific adapters here on Amazon for under $5.00. The plugs in Europe are different than China, etc. so you need to search by country.* Most computers, phones, iPads, and things that have a block between the plug and the device don't need a converter. Look at the block, or brick as it is often called, and it will tell you in small print if it takes both 110 and 220. My Mac, iPhone, and iPad all have such a block and I don't need a current converter for them but I do need a plug adapter.* As a genearl rule for converters, the higher the wattage, the heavier the converter. This particular converter is 150 Watts which works well for my wife and I when we travel and, at a little under three lbs, it's one of the lighter converters. I know that's pretty heavy in a suitcase but, for converters, it's pretty light.* Also, remember you may need an adapter for the converter to plug into the wall socket. This particular converter has a European plug and you'll need an adapter in China, Australia, etc.* Three key things..... One be aware of how many watts you are drawing. Your phone probably draws 5 watts, your iPad 10 and your computer about 20 or more. But most hair dryers or coffee makers will pull well over 150 watts. Plut them into this converter and the fuse in it will blow. Second, go to your hardware store and get a couple of extra fuses. Ours blew in China and we had no extras. We were lucky to find one quickly but it was pure luck. Third, and finally, this converter only has one plug so either you plug things in one at a time or you need a way to turn that one plug into multiple plugs. I have one little strip that does that and I carry it every day in my briefcase and it's terrific- I'm always asked at airports where I got it. Just search for "Monster MP OTG400 BK Outlets To Go 4 Outlet Travel Power Strip (Black)" on Amazon. I travel every week and it's one of my favorite travel tools. When I am in a hotel or at an airport and can find only one available plug, this converts it to four outlets, all with US female sockets.

One thing to keep in mind when buying is that the item is heavy. Think it comes in at about 3 lbs, but it does do a great job with converting voltage and protecting devices like SmartPhones, Tablets, Electric Razoars, Laptop Computers when charging. This device is not for use with items that generate heat like hair dryers and curling irons. These devices will blow its fuse. The device comes with a plug that will work in the United Kingdom, but you may need to by extra plug converters that you can plug this device into for other countries in Europe. Do some checking for plug and voltages used in the countries you are traveling to. It did a great job in charging the devices mentioned above while in England, Whales, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Have experienced no problems with it. Performed as advertised.

Just what was needed to prevent my power overload to my North American electronics when I was in China! Kept all my electronics safe!

The modern traveller not only carries socks and under wear but, also electronics. Rechargeable batteries and laptops etc. England requires that your electronics use 240 Volts. Canada is 120. We had two camera's, a gps unit and a net book, each with different charging cables. This unit was invaluable to us and worked wonderfully. Despite its weight we will use it over and over. Smaller units, that I could find, don't have the three prong plug outlet. I also carried a three outlet extention cord to making it possible to charge three things at once. My back pack looked like a bowl of spagetti but, it was worth it. If you travel to Europe even once this unit pays for its self as soon as you check into your first hotel.

Ordered it for trip to UK. The unit is quite heavy and bulky. Do not feel that it is suitable for travel. Have not tested it as no UK outlet here in Canada. Wanted to return it. But amazon asks for some $12 handling fee. Ended up of keeping it. Very disappointed with amazon's way of hiding the return charge as some other items that I bought did got returned for free. If there is a return charge, it should be posted in front.

Too big and heavy for traveling so retuned it. I'm sure it would have done a great job though.

Very heavy would be difficult to pack with that huge cord sticking out. Had to go buy a different one that connects directly to the wall with prongs that pop out (rather that having a big unwieldy wire.