Leonard,
Congratulations on your move to the Pearl of the Orient, one of my favourite cities (by far) in the world!
Someone asked me recently if they would have problems/issues using a rig in Australia using step-downs. I wrote my brother in Perth, here's his response:
It is true that often things that I plug into my converters tend to run hot and eventually stop working altogether, but not everything. Examples include:
(1) my electric shaver still works, but I just plug it in once a week.
(2) My wireless router conked out, but it was just the AC/DC adapter so I bought a 240 version here and it works fine now.
(3) Wifes electric toothbrush worked for a few months then died.
(4) Electric clippers (for shaving the dog) run VERY hot (used to run hot in the US, but here its way worse). They still work, but dont sound good. Will probably die sooner or later.
(5) When I plugged my receiver into a converter, you could here a relay inside clicking real loud (this is a very old receiver). So, I havent used it at all.
Electronic stuff here can be WAY expensive, so unless you plan on staying a while its tough to justify the $$. That being said, prices for things can be inconsistent, so you better do your research. If you plan on returning to North America, I'd store the gear.
Congratulations on your move to the Pearl of the Orient, one of my favourite cities (by far) in the world!
Someone asked me recently if they would have problems/issues using a rig in Australia using step-downs. I wrote my brother in Perth, here's his response:
It is true that often things that I plug into my converters tend to run hot and eventually stop working altogether, but not everything. Examples include:
(1) my electric shaver still works, but I just plug it in once a week.
(2) My wireless router conked out, but it was just the AC/DC adapter so I bought a 240 version here and it works fine now.
(3) Wifes electric toothbrush worked for a few months then died.
(4) Electric clippers (for shaving the dog) run VERY hot (used to run hot in the US, but here its way worse). They still work, but dont sound good. Will probably die sooner or later.
(5) When I plugged my receiver into a converter, you could here a relay inside clicking real loud (this is a very old receiver). So, I havent used it at all.
Electronic stuff here can be WAY expensive, so unless you plan on staying a while its tough to justify the $$. That being said, prices for things can be inconsistent, so you better do your research. If you plan on returning to North America, I'd store the gear.