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What is the deal with power supplies between countries, specifically kitchen products?
I know that America and Australia run power differently, at different voltages, and that on computers there is a switch to swap between the two strengths and that some things aren't compadible. But how does it effect items, what can be plugged in anywhere and what can't, and what can I do to convert one to the other?
I am looking at buying some kitchen gadgets (eg. ice cream maker or juicer) on amazon because the range is better and cheaper with the dollar the way it is right now, but will the items work, can I make them work, or will they just go boom when I plug them in? Hubby thinks there are converters that can be bought at dick smith but dosen't know what we would need, and I don't much trust the salespeople these days.
Ok ... i work at Jaycar Electronics (not Dick Smith (would never go there)) we sell a few different products to do what you want.
American power points are 110-120v, Australian is 220-240v.
Buying from America gives the risk that you could buy a power supply that says only 110 or 120v on the back of it.
However some say 110/220 or 120/240. If it says this on the back then your in luck and you can use that power supply in australia as long as you get an adapter (as the plug is just a different shape).
However if it does say only 110 or 120v then you either need to get one of two things.
-> you can get a new transformer called a plug pack. (At Jaycar we sell them with different plugs sizes etc. so they are able to work on most devices(very rarely do they not fit)).
->Or you can get a step down transformer (this will plug into the power point and convert it to 110/120 and with an american socket so you can use the existing power supply).
The first option is much cheaper and you are looking at $17 - $30. (up to 35W power supply or so)
The second is a little more However you can power much bigger devices with it. (we sell up to 1000W ! ).
These are both called transformers.
If you need a DC plug pack(assuming a regulated one) then make sure the voltage is the same (sometimes devices will accept a little less but it depends). And the current supply should be greater than or equal to the device's draw current rating(so make sure the plug pack is greater than or equal to whats written on the device).
The power(P) rating in W should be greater on the power supply than the device (if youdon'tt know it just multiply Current(I) by Voltage(V) (P=VI)).
The power rating applies to the step down transformer as well.
There is also the possibility that you need an AC plug pack (however very unlikely), if this is the case i suggest getting one that has the exact same rating as the one that came with device as it will vary from device to device as to what it actually needs.(these are not regulated)
Also only the power supply will blow up unless it is very poorly built (then it may blow up the device).
If you buy a transformer that has a higher output voltage than the device then you also have the potential to blow up the device. So be careful !
I will put some links down the bottom from my works website that you can look at for prices and info.
I hope this information helps. If you came into my work im sure you could trust me. I dont care about sales im only a casual 
i would care more about helping the customer.
Good luck this information from someone at Dick Smith's 
(they have gone too comercial)
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4:01 am on September 24th, 2010
*gathers oranges and apples and busts out a power juicer and pitcher. Cuts fruits into chunks and tosses them into the juicer *