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Old 08-11-2008, 09:16 AM
 
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I have one 220/240v appliance I couldn't give up in my move here. I am looking for someplace local to buy a step up/step down voltage converter. I've searched the internet, but can't come up with anything.
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Old 08-11-2008, 09:19 AM
 
Location: West Round Rock
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Try this place:

Fry's Electronics
12707 N. Mopac Expressway
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 733-7000
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Old 08-11-2008, 09:44 AM
 
Location: Driftwood TX
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What kind of appliance, that may help.. more info
Alot of appliances have a simple switch to change them over ..
Fry's is an excellent suggestion, but again, more info wouldnt hurt..
Cheers
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Old 08-11-2008, 05:17 PM
 
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I'm needing a 2000W step up/step down converter. These aren't usually sold at regular electronic stores. With all the British expats that I see around here, I was hoping that someone would know of a local place. I can always order one online, but trying to do that buy local thing.
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Old 08-11-2008, 05:46 PM
 
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Having had the converter I purchased at Fry's fail in Australia on day four of our month-long excursion Down Under, I'd avoid them. It functioned for three minutes before the smoke escaped...

Actually, while they have a great selection of stuff, I've found many times, they carry items which fell off the back of a truck...literally. I've not bought one thing there which didn't have some odd failure, was damaged in shipping, was missing parts, etc. We're talking name-brand stuff, too. Sony (computer), Siemens (telephone), Kensington (trackball), and other stuff I've merely blocked from my mind.

Honestly, I'd surf online for something.

FWIW, the converter I bought in a small electronics shop in Darwin worked the rest of the trip, no problem.
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Old 08-12-2008, 06:45 AM
 
Location: Portland, OR
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Fry's have a 2KW step-up/down transformer, I bought one there a while ago. It's a bit heavy, but does the job.
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