VCT VT-500J - Japanese Step Up/Down Voltage Transformer Converts Japan 100 Volts to 110V OR Vice Versa - 500 Watt

It is rather ridiculous to have an america plug instead of british for a transformer to convert japanese voltage to british.

Después de 1 mes de uso funciona perfectamente, lo compré para poder conectar un aparato Japonés de los 90s que consume 100v a mi corriente de 110v (México). Antes de comprarlo no pude encontrar fotos en ningún lado para saber como era la selección de voltaje de entrada y salida, me intrigaba saber como era que funcionaba el selector y que voltajes aparecían disponibles así que anexo fotos por si a alguien más le sirve. Por cierto, viene con varios fusibles de repuesto.

Worked well on my 1980's Japanese computer.

My wife is Japanese, and we have several devices that utilize this feature; it works great. We turn it off when not using one of the devices and just run when needed. It works fine with high-amperage appliances; she has a large steam oven from Japan, and it works with that, no problem. We had the same model for over 15 years, then it blew, and so we looked to replace it with the same model because we knew it was reliable.

Excelente producto, con este transformador pude usar una secadora Dyson que compre en Japón ya que solo encendían unos leds pero no trabajaba, una vez que la conecte al transformador ya la puedo usar sin problema alguno

For someone who uses Japanese videogame consoles, small computers and in my case the XRGB Mini Framemeister this device is simply perfect. What this device does is convert United States 120 Volts 60hz AC to Japanese 100 Volts 60hz AC with a 500 watt maximum or if your in Japan, the opposite 100 Volts 60hz AC 120 Volts 60hz AC. The unit is a little heavy box with a slight audible hum which is to be expected since it's a transformer. It feels well constructed and both outlets on the front are nice and tight to ensure your electronics stay plugged in. I did test both outlets with a multimeter to ensure proper voltage in which it passed with the Japanese side showing around 101.2 Volts 60hz AC being transformed from 118.2 60hz AC, from my APC H15 Power Conditioner. Note that both outlets are live on the front meaning one could theoretically plug American and Japanese devices in at the same time but I personally wouldn't recommend it to extend the life of the unit. I played a full game of Sonic The Hedgehog 2 through my XRGB mini for about two hours and the unit is only lightly warm to the touch which is wonderful. The unit does have an on/off power switch on the back if you want to turn off the unit when not using a particular device along with a red LED to indicate the unit is powered, a five amp fuse and the unit comes with two extra fuses just in case. The default voltage setting switch is set to transform 120 Volts 60hz AC to 100 Volts 60hz AC. This can be switched if one were to ever to travel to Japan with American electronics. You would have to buy a three to two prong adapter to use the three prong receptacle thou being Japan uses two pronged outlets predominately. Even thou some electronic devices in Japan have a voltage tolerance that could work with 120 Volts 60hz AC, if they are designed to work only with 100 Volts 60hz AC they have to work harder transforming twenty extra volts to usually DC and that means more heat and a shorter life for the power electronics. So to be on the safe side, this device is perfect for anyone who wants to ensure their Japanese electronics will last a long life.