

Step Down and Step Up Voltage Converters: Please watch the video and then read the information below to have a complete understanding of how a voltage converter works, the different types of converters, and how to identify the proper converter for your specific needs. The video above contains helpful, detailed information about international voltage differences as well as the various types of converters.


The need for a voltage converter often arises for people who travel abroad or take overseas vacations and bring electronics along with them. When an electronic device, appliance or power tool was built for a specific voltage which is not available, the only way the device can be used is by converting the power up or down to the correct level. The most common use for these converters is to change the voltage from 220 volts down to 110 volts, or from 110 volts up to 220 volts. A voltage converter (also known as a power converter or voltage transformer) is an electric power conversion device which is used to change the electrical output of a power source.
