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Restoration73 · 14th Sep 2018, 1:33 pm

Be careful with (W) wattage ratings, as these only apply to resistive loads applied to a
transformer. If your device has power requirement stated as VA, it may be an inductive
load and it may be necessary to select a transformer with a higher rating.

14th Sep 2018, 1:33 pm	#33
Restoration73 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Surbiton, SW London, UK. Posts: 2,801	Re: Can I use a shaver plug and socket ??? Be careful with (W) wattage ratings, as these only apply to resistive loads applied to a transformer. If your device has power requirement stated as VA, it may be an inductive load and it may be necessary to select a transformer with a higher rating.