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Sep 21, 2007 02:28 |  #1

Hope someone can help on this. I am going to the Philippines and wanted to bring my ABR800 ringflash. Of course, this is 120 volts and in the Philippines is 220/240 (can't remember which). I have the vagabond but after reading some posts looks like I may have trouble bringing on the plane and I'm not willing to risk it. So, I'm thinking of getting a step down transformer or dual voltage converter. I read somewhere to get 3 times the watts rating. The ABR800 is 320 watts rating so I would need somewhere in the range of 1000 watts? Would it be better to get a multivoltage stabilizer? I see one like this

VS 1000 - DUAL VOLTAGE CONVERTERS

  • Converts 110/120 V to 220/240 V OR converts 220/240 V to 110/120 V (switch is on back of unit)
  • On/Off switch with indicator lamp
  • Analog meter on front of unit shows exact output voltage
  • Voltage stabilizer good for countries with unstable voltage supply
  • 3 outlets on front of unit (outlets accept 3 or 2 prong US plugs and 2 prong Euro/Asian plugs)
  • Insulated power cord is hard wired with a European Shucko plug also good for Asian outlets (grounded 3 prong US adapter also available - Item No. VP 13)
  • Heavy-duty metal casing and durable design
  • Comes with round and flat pin plugs for use in USA, Canada, and Mexico
  • Fuse protected
Would something like this work? It weighs about 18lbs so I would probably look for one in the Philippines. But since I have very no smarts when it comes to things like this, I'm hoping for some advice. Also, if I go this route, what are things I should look for?

Appreciate any help

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