Step Down Converter to use Sharp X68000 in UK

[swisstoni]

Hi ive just become the owner of a Sharp X68000 Compact and cant wait to start using it Ive been told I need a step down converter to use it in the UK can anyone recommend a good cheap one as im not sure what type I need to purchase as they seem to be different depending on the amount of watts required.

Many Thanks

[caius]

Hi,
CompactXVI power absorption go from 26W to a 56W, voltage is 100V.I think this stepdown converted is good for you, it's also oversized (1000W) but it will output 100V compared to 110V of most others:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SK-20E-Voltage-Step-Down-Transformer-Converter-220-240V-to-100V-1000W-for-Europe-/221383996336?pt=BI_Circuit_Breakers_Transformers&hash=item338b83b3b0

[swisstoni]

Thanks for the reply, was looking to purchase one from a shop in the UK would this one be good enough?

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-230v-to-110v-100w-voltage-converter-rs59p

[caius]

Yes, it's good, it's the same I use for all my japanese machines.

[Neshek]

What's the impact on Japanese hardware of using 110 volts instead of 100 volts?
Easier to cook eggs on power supplies?