Problem - Using USA Appliances in the UK - help needed!

daveconnects

Haha I know it's a lot of trouble - but being completely useless with these things I didn't realise the issue with power transformers - I thought a straight forward adapter would do it. I know - stupid - but I am simply not tech savvy.

Final few queries some may be able to help with:

1) The issue I have is this was purchased via Amazon.com - if I were to request a return now it is classed as 'shipped' does anyone know, would I need to pay the shipping costs (both those paid to get it to the UK and those back? I cannot get a clear understanding from there website.

2) If the above is yes, the cost of shipping may mean I may as well just get an transformer. If so, I have seen the follwing item

"Goldsource ST-1500 1500 Watt Step Down/Up Voltage Converter 1500W UK -> US ->UKGoldsource ST-1500 1500 Watt Step Down/Up Voltage Converter 1500W UK -> US ->UK". I would post a link but as a newbie I can't.

Would someone confirm this would enable the coffee machine which is rated as 1150 watts to work if I bought that transformer? Someone earlier said it may not be enough? Not sure why that would be the case.

Based on your responses I will make my final decision! Thanks everyone for your help. And, yes, I know I should have thought about this before but it never crossed my mind!!

neilwoods

As a couple have already asked, what is the make and model number. Make this so much simpler for other to actually look at.

forgotmyname

daveconnects that item you mentioned

Goldsource ST-1500 1500 Watt Step Down/Up Voltage Converter 1500W UK -> US ->UKGoldsource ST-1500 1500 Watt Step Down/Up Voltage Converter 1500W UK -> US ->UK

Is 1500 watts MAX. That maybe for a second or 2. Continuous output maybe much lower.

The spec sahe you need a transformer 1.5x greater than the power required.

So your looking at a transformer of 1725 watts. You need to check the continuous output rating. If its less than 1500watts it wont be enough.

macman

'Shipped' means what it says-it's on it's way, so you'd have to pay shipping both ways-and the UK import duty, customs charges and VAT on delivery.

Justicia

WTFH wrote: »

What is the make & model of the coffee machine?

neilwoods wrote: »

As a couple have already asked, what is the make and model number. Make this so much simpler for other to actually look at.

^^ These, OP. Help yourself

penrhyn

!!!!!! Whats the make and model OP?

shaun_from_Africa

I'm 99.9% certain that this is the appliance in question.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Mr-Coffee-24-oz-Cafe-Latte-Maker-BVMC-EL1/204264077

The link isn't for Amazon, but I chose the Home Depot one as it gives the full spec of the coffee maker.

penrhyn

So its a filter coffee maker with a milk frother that just makes Latte's, never knew what a Latte was when I watched Friends an Frasier.
Then realised its what we used to call frothy coffee at the milk bar in the '60s.
Mind you I always thought a Latte was made with a shot or two of espresso, and this hunk of junk (Grease reference) is a drip machine.

I'd imagined it was a bean to cup machine at least, O well.

OP Why not just use a Bodem french press and a milk frother?

Meanwhile I'll indulge in my morning Cappuccino, courtesy of my Nespresso machine and Aeroccinno.

spannerzone

closed wrote: »

a lot of trouble for a cup of coffee

Best advice on this thread

:T

penrhyn

.............and not a very good one at that!