How can I make a transformer so my american kitchen appliance can work in the UK

[JohnVladEasternTiger]

Hi everyone, I was given a gift its a kitchen smoothie blender, very expensive the problem is its a 2 pin American/Canada plug and will not work in the UK 230 v output

I was told you need a transformer and if you just put an adapter at the end of the plug you will blow it up

The blender sticker says 120V, Max, 250W, 60Hz


So how can I get this thing power up, the transformers in the uk electronic shop maplin go about 70 dollars that is £50, as much as the Item itself, surley they is another way anyone?

Thanks

[JohnVladEasternTiger]

http://www.voltageconversion.co.uk/s...cat=260&page=2

I
came across this but this price is nearly as much as the appliance itself, surley a cheaper alternative?

[BillB3857]

In my opinion, buy the box. Much safer than trying to cobble something together and probably not much more expensive, if not cheaper, considering purchase of an appropriate transformer, enclosure, cable and connectors..

[JohnVladEasternTiger]

Correct

Also safety is a issue, this is not breadboard stuff