Franzus FR-22 50 Watt Reverse International Transformer

I purchased this in hopes of running a 50 watt import gaming system. I was impressed with the price, after seeing my other best hope, a 40 Watt reverse converter from Radio Shack going for $40.

I was disappointed to find out that this item is only rated for up to 25 Watts for long term use the system would shut off after around 7 minutes.

If you're not running heavy duty gear, this is a nice item, but don't expect miracles.

I've owned an older version of this Power Converter for 10 years. It was useful with almost everything that I owned from Germany.

I am about to get another one.

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I have been using it for the past 2 months, for my electronic stuff that I bought from Europe.

Don't have any complaints for it.

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The 220V plug doesn't fit to this. The plug barely touches the electrode, remaining unstable. Electrodes are too tight to accept the 220V plug. Once the plug touches the electrode inside, it works though.

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I had purchased a similar 50-watt transformer (by Samsonite) last year to convert power for a lighted Christmas display we had purchased in Germany. We bought more items this year and needed additional transformers, but unfortunately the Samsonite product (which works great) was no longer available.

The notes on this product indicate that it should only be used for continual usage for devices requiring only up to 30 watts. Not quite. I used it with a 30-watt ornament, and the black-colored area of the transformer becomes so hot you can barely touch it. The other transformer I have doesn't even get warm, even with a 45-watt device.

I don't trust this one, and have ordered a higher-powered replacement. Certainly not worth an electrical fire! Spend a little extra money, and get a better quality product.

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