Recently we ran across yet another super low cost so-called frequency converter (this one specifically targeted at shavers). We found it on our favorite high-volume online “A” merchant site; you know, we’ve all bought goods there. No one in our office ever heard of this particular manufacturer. Ever hear of counterfeit components? We hope that…
Relocating overseas? How do you power your appliances in the new country?
Perhaps you finally received that well-deserved promotion. Congratulations! But there’s a catch—you must relocate to a different country. In the new country, the power standards may be very different from what you have today. Whether you’re moving from North America to another region or vice versa, you could be faced with the issue of power…
Why does a clean, smooth sine wave matter?
Many people have, at one time or another, owned or tried one of many “budget” import voltage converters. Actually, we’ve evaluated several. While we’re not going to drop names (no need to–most are equivalently disappointing), suffice it to say that many come in with very low scores. Yes, they do convert power (more or less),…
What do you mean by “Clean Power”?
If you’re an audiophile, you have probably experienced it. You have fought off hum, harmonics, pops, and hiss. Someone turns on a mixer in another room of your home and you hear high-pitched tones coming through the speakers. While not all of these affects always come through the power line or outlets, many do. And…
How much power does your clipper/shaver REALLY need?
Recently we set up and did some measurements on several popular high-end clippers. Our analysis is published below! Wahl Balding Clipper: Rated at 11 Watts, 115V AC 60Hz; Andis Master ML: Rated at 15 Watts, 115V AC 60Hz; Oster Model 10: Rated at 40 Watts, 115V AC 60Hz; BaByliss PRO FXF880: Rated at 11 Watts,…
What Sets Our Frequency Converter Products Apart?
Often the most powerful innovations come from personal frustration – a simple way to convert frequency at a non-astronomical price, in our case—and the creative solutions that stem from those who dedicate themselves to finding a better way. This is how we at KCC Scientific started on our personal mission to respond to numerous problems…