Step Down Transformer necessary for 120v Element

[Dr Jacoby]

I was looking at getting this element for a heat stick but then I noticed it's 120v. Would it work on our side of the pond without a step down transformer? I know the stronger Camco elements are usually 240V but it seems the weaker ones might be a problem.

[imark]

Seems overly complicated way to go. Would you not consider just getting a 240V one? Probably be more powerful than that too.

[Dr Jacoby]

I don't need a powerful element, just one to supplement another one I'm using. The reason I was looking at camco elements is that they are ultra low watt density and they will fit my heat stick design perfectly. The willis heater won't work with my setup. I just found out that camco do a 2500W element that is 240v. Might look into that but it could be too strong for what I'm looking for. Cheers for the responses

[Bzfeale80]

if you are looking for a step down transformer you can get it at any maplin electronics store

[Shane Phelan]

I wouldn't bother with a step down transformer. Its just not worth the money or space it takes up and the one I linked isn't even the full rating of the element.

[Will_D]

I was looking at getting this element for a heat stick but then I noticed it's 120v. Would it work on our side of the pond without a step down transformer? I know the stronger Camco elements are usually 240V but it seems the weaker ones might be a problem.

If you put 220V into this there will a be a c'smackin big bang.

Step down transormers are NOT cheap and some are not even that safe!

If you must: buy 2 and connect in series!

Suggest you buy a 220v version or talk to a qualified sparks before wasting money or worse!