The ACUPWR Papers

Why in The World Are There So Many Different Plugs?

If you like to travel, you probably have a few international power converters lying around. It seems like almost every country has their own electric plugs and voltage limitations. Leave the dangerous Chinese-made converters in your online shopping cart and make the better choice. ACUPWR is here to provide you with safe, effective voltage transformers and plug converters to protect all your electronics, no matter where you are in the world. The real question, though, is why do we need international voltage transformers and plug converters? A War for Power It starts with the dawn of electricity. Thomas Edison, commonly known as the inventor of the light bulb, was the first person to effectively harness electricity for household use. He...

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Electric Converter, Electrical Adapters, Electrical Outlet Adapters, International Plug Adapters, International Power Converter, Plug Converter, Step Down Transformer, Step Up Transformer, Voltage Transformers

Tested to Absolute Perfection

You may have heard that each and every individual ACUPWR transformer is tested to work up to 20% more wattage before it is shipped out of our warehouse. But you should also know that the gamut of performance and safety tests that a transformer has to pass before reaching your home doesn't end there. Here are some of the other things that every one of our transformers will go through: The output voltage is measured to be within the range that the transformer is meant for and that said specified voltage range is able to be sustained indefinitely safely. The transformer's exciting current, the amount of amperes needed to overcome the steel core's internal resistance and actually power up the transformer, is...

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Choice of voltage on the go: ACUPWR's Travel Car Inverter

A car inverter is a great item to have for bringing the comfort and convenience of your favorite appliances on long road trips away from home.  And with a universal plug receptacle and the choice of either 120V or 220V power, ACUPWR's 350-Watt Car Travel Inverter is the perfect tool for using your electronics, no no matter what country you are in, within the luxury of a car. Simply plug the car inverter into your car's cigarette lighter, select either 120V or 220V power on the slider, and you are good to go! Everything from small TV's, game systems, laptops, and hair dryers can work with the Car Travel Inverter (provided they use no more than 350-watts and are safe to use within...

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A Lifetime Commitment: More About Our Lifetime Warranty

Reliability is what separates an ACUPWR unit from those of our competitors. The unfortunate truth is that the industry is currently inundated with cheap units that are known to fail within their supposed wattage capacity – and possibly harming you, your loved ones, your property, or home. We understand that when you buy anything from a company you are placing your trust in them that they will deliver something you can count on. Sadly, accidents dealing with a home’s electricity system, even fatal ones, are not uncommon.  When you buy something from a company that deals with wiring, electric power, and voltages, you are trusting on said company to have taken the necessary precautions and safety standards to ensure the...

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The Perfect Product for the Techy Globe-Trotter: The Global Surge Protector

When we say “Global” in Global Surge Protector, we mean it. Doesn’t matter what plug types, or combination of plug types, you want powered, the global surge protector can take it. Want an American Type B plug type appliance running next to an Italian Type L? Go for it. The ACUPWR Global Surge Protector’s 6 universal plugs can take any standard appliance plug type from the world…and will protect each and every one of your electronics for up to 750 joules too! Choose the Global Kit model and you’ll be able to use the surge protector from anywhere in the world! Or take the standard model with just the cord that you need for your home country. Whether you own...

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