Voltage Converters
A voltage converter (also called an electric transformer, or step up or step down transformer) lets you safely run appliances from one country's electrical standard in another. Whether you're bringing US appliances to the UK, taking UK electronics to America, or need a converter for Japanese equipment, Airlink Transformers builds every transformer electrical unit in Britain to BSEN61558-2-13, CE and RoHS standards, with all transformers over 1kVA fitted with surge limiters.
Choose your converter:
American Voltage Converters
Our range of American voltage converters produce 120v output for using US appliances in the UK or Europe. Within this category we also supply converters with a 230v output to run British or European electronics in America. They are supplied with a wide choice of outputs fitted with American 3 Pin sockets as well as hardwired.
Our voltage converters are British Built and designed with safety in mind. All transformers over 1kVA are fitted with surge limiters and conform to BSEN61558-2-13 CE & RoHS.
Japanese Voltage Converters
Japanese voltage converters produce 100V output for using Japanese appliances in the UK or Europe. We also stock voltage converters with a 230v output to run British and European electronics in Japan. Our transformers are supplied with a range of outputs including Japanese 3 Pin sockets or hardwired.
Our voltage converters are British Built and designed with safety in mind. All transformers over 1kVA are fitted with surge limiters and conform to BSEN61558-2-13 CE & RoHS.
How to Choose a Voltage Converter
Start by checking the appliance's power rating, usually printed on a label or plate on the back or base of the unit. This tells you the wattage you need to cover.
Step down converters
Reduce a higher voltage down to match your appliance — for example converting 240V UK mains down to 110–120V for US equipment.
Step up converters
Do the opposite, raising a lower voltage up to match — for example converting 110–120V up to 240V so a UK appliance can run in the US.
Always choose a converter rated above the appliance's wattage, not equal to it, to allow headroom for start-up surge. Motors, compressors and anything with a heating element (kettles, irons, hairdryers) draw significantly more power at switch-on than their running wattage suggests, so these need a larger safety margin than electronics like laptops or chargers.
Continuous-use converters (running for hours, like fridges or fans) should be sized more generously than short-use converters (a phone charger used for minutes at a time).
How to Choose a Voltage Converter
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a voltage converter and a transformer?
The terms are used interchangeably for this type of product. Technically an electric transformer changes voltage using electromagnetic induction, and a "voltage converter" is simply a transformer packaged and sold for the purpose of adapting appliances between countries.
Can I use a voltage converter permanently?
Yes, our converters are built for continuous use, not just occasional travel. Choose the wattage based on your appliance's continuous running load.
Do I need a plug adapter as well as a voltage converter?
Usually yes, since a voltage converter changes the electrical voltage but not the physical plug shape. Check the appliance's plug type against your local socket.
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