is it possible? 1600W step-down transformer so tiny!

James Kelly · 2006-03-30T19:32:18+00:00

Hi,I've recently moved to London in the UK and brought along my trusty cooker. It states that it requires 120V @60/1235 watts. After some research on the net it was apparant that transformers that provide > 1000W are at least the size of a shoebox and around $70-100. However, I later came across a transformer sold by jWin which rates upto 1600W and is as small as an average 100w transformer and costs about $10. You can see it here - I called the shop selling them and they confirmed the specs.... am I wasting my time? You get what you pay for right? Any help would be much appreciated.James

Mar 30, 2006 85 Replies

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Mochuelo 20 years ago

Stop pretending you know what you're talking about. You don't have a clue. The commas go inside the quotation marks even if they are not part of the original material (as is usually the case).

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Put commas and periods within closing quotation marks, except when a parenthetical reference follows the quotation.

"He likes to talk about football," she said, "especially when the Super Bowl is coming up."

In his poem "Mending Wall," Robert Frost questions the building of barriers and walls:[...]

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Of course I can write "a f****ng stupid." "Stupid" is also a noun, not only an adjective. You should know this.

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Also, inside double quotation marks you use _single_ quotation marks.

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The agricultural reporter for the newspaper explained, "When I talked to the Allens last week, they said, 'We refuse to use that pesticide.' "

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And finally, it is "it's," not "its."

Congratulations.

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John Fields 20 years ago

Hmmm... Where did I just read this?: "This is my last reply to you, John Fields." Seems we have a liar in our midst...

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frischmoutt 20 years ago

OK call mom and complain

"John Fields" a écrit dans le message news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com...

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John Fields 20 years ago

--- Why bother? Trash like you are your own worst enemies and you'll blow up soon enough if left alone.

-- John Fields Professional Circuit Designer

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Christopher Tidy 20 years ago

Hi James,

As one person mentioned, if you badly want to use your pizza oven, buy a genuine transformer with plenty of copper and iron in it. It's the proper solution to the problem, will produce a nice waveform and won't run the risk of overheating if you select one with an appropriate continuous power rating. Such transformers are frequently used on building sites in the UK. Usually they have a yellow fibre glass case, but sometimes they're grey metal if intended for permanent installation. I have one which I use to power a Hougen magnetic drill, and they perhaps aren't as expensive as you might think. Figure about =A330 plus delivery for a used transformer in good condition. If you search hard you might get one for less. Something like this should satisfy your needs:

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Best wishes,

Chris

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