Magic Bullet

[TruchoTango]

I brought a Magic Bullet from the US to Argentina. For some strange reason, even with the transformer from 220 to 110, it won't work. When I plug it in, it makes a light humming noise, like it is trying to get going, but the blades don't start turning.

Has anyone else had this problem with this product here?

Anyone have a solution?

All my other appliances work fine with the 220 to 110 transformer.

Thanks.

 

[another]

shouldn't you use 110 to 220 one?

 

[sts7049]

shouldn't you use 110 to 220 one?

no, if the bullet only runs on 110v you have to step the voltage down.

do you know what wattage the bullet uses? what wattage is the transformer you're using?

 

[elhombresinnombre]

I brought a Magic Bullet from the US to Argentina. For some strange reason, even with the transformer from 220 to 110, it won't work. When I plug it in, it makes a light humming noise, like it is trying to get going, but the blades don't start turning.

Has anyone else had this problem with this product here?

Anyone have a solution?

All my other appliances work fine with the 220 to 110 transformer.

Thanks.

Silly question first: I presume you tested it in the USA and know that it is not faulty?

Next question: do any of your other appliances have motors? Do they work okay?

US electricity supply runs at 60Hz and the Argentine at 50Hz and there are lots of reasons why certain designs of motor might not like the change.

 

[camberiu]

Magic Bullet uses a 250w motor. Can your transformer handle 250w? Most mainstream household transformers cannot handle that.

 

[Ceviche]

I had performed a extensive search on this subject when I wanted to buy my Blender..Blendtec.

Though I often travel to USA and could have bought a cheap Blendtec from USA to use here, I preferred to buy the Blendtec made especially for Argentine customers. And I am so happy with my decision. I bought it in Belgrano ( from a nomited seller by Blendtec) in 2012 and its still performing in peak condition in 2018.

I believe the frequency also matters and not only the voltage. henceforth my decision.

 

[another]

no, if the bullet only runs on 110v you have to step the voltage down.

do you know what wattage the bullet uses? what wattage is the transformer you're using?

I bought all my small appliances in Europe, so I don't need a transformer, just a plug converter...Blender works great, and so do the rest of them. Sorry...

 

[Sole2000]

Most step-down transformers are set for 60Hz, so if you buy a decent one, this shouldn't be an issue. It sounds like more of a lack of Wattage. What I learned before moving down here was to get a transformer with 50% more wattage than you need. I have a Ninja blender, which is power hungry at 1000W, so I had to buy a 1500W transformer.

Hope this helps!