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Title: Using 240v Thermomix in USA (120v) with voltage adapter - any experience?
Post by: jennygumdrop on February 25, 2012, 11:15:03 pm

Hi,
I am moving from Australia to the US and I want to take my thermomix (purchased in Australia, 240v) with me. Does anyone have any experience with using the thermomix with a voltage adapter? Or do you know if the same machine can run on both voltages? It will be a pain to have to run it from a big adapter... but there is no way I am going to leave it behind!

Thanks for any help
Jenny

Title: Re: Using 240v Thermomix in USA (120v) with voltage adapter - any experience?
Post by: goldfish on February 25, 2012, 11:30:35 pm

Hi Jenny - and welcome!  I daresay your new American friends and neighbours are going to be "gobsmacked" when they see how easily you cook up a storm!  I can't answer your question - you'd think that it would be pretty straight forward to use an adapter but I'd start with your consultant and/or a direct enquiry to the HO to make doubly sure!  Let's know how it all works out for you as I'm sure there'll be some others wanting to do the same . . . Good luck! :)

Title: Re: Using 240v Thermomix in USA (120v) with voltage adapter - any experience?
Post by: cecilia on February 26, 2012, 01:15:59 am

It's not just the voltage that is different in USA  (110, not 120), but also the frequency. Australia's mains are 50 hz, USA is 60.  You really need to go to head office and ask if it's safe to use a transformer.  You might be safer buying another Thermomix from Canada.

Title: Re: Using 240v Thermomix in USA (120v) with voltage adapter - any experience?
Post by: ThermomixBlogger on February 26, 2012, 08:55:47 am

It is my understanding that you need a large transformer. Yes they are bulky and pricy too. I also understand that Thermomix machiens don't perform as well when used with a transformer. These things I've been told by both electrician types who knew their stuff and by Thermomix owners who have experience with this. I have no personal experience though.

If it were me facing this decision, I'd sell the Australian one to my dearest non-Thermomix-owning friend in Oz and start afresh in the USA. They're not sold in the USA however, so you will never get the level of support and service that you enjoyed in Australia. These facts alone may be enough reason to reconsider moving to another continent.  ;)

Title: Re: Using 240v Thermomix in USA (120v) with voltage adapter - any experience?
Post by: goldfish on February 26, 2012, 08:58:09 am

  . . . . or . . . maybe the opening for a huge, huge business opportunity!!!! :D :D :D

Title: Re: Using 240v Thermomix in USA (120v) with voltage adapter - any experience?
Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2012, 09:25:45 am

Quote from: ThermomixBlogger on February 26, 2012, 08:55:47 am

They're not sold in the USA however, so you will never get the level of support and service that you enjoyed in Australia. These facts alone may be enough reason to reconsider moving to another continent.  ;)

 :D :D :D :D :D You are so funny Helene.

Title: Re: Using 240v Thermomix in USA (120v) with voltage adapter - any experience?
Post by: ThermomixBlogger on February 26, 2012, 09:45:48 am

Glad you are laughing JD... takes one to know one! ;)