“KCC Scientific Clean Power converters will match the voltage, frequency and power (wattage) requirements to your valued device, assuring you are operational anywhere in the world.” Perhaps you finally received that well-deserved promotion involving relocation, or simply have purchased that coveted vintage audio from across the globe. In the new country, the power standards may [continue reading]
Converter Blogs
The Dirty Little Secret about Mains Power Line Frequency
To view frequency and voltage converters for purchase click here: SHOP The Dirty Little Secret about Mains Power Line Frequency The Frequency Accuracy of our Mains Power Line Grid. We take it for granted. We plug our high-performance audio systems and clocks into it. We count on it being there when we need it to [continue reading]
KCC Scientific Ends Historic Power Grid Conversion Problems for Audiophiles
Perhaps you finally received that well-deserved promotion involving relocation, or you’ve purchased that coveted vintage audio from across the globe. In the new country, the power standards may be very different compared to where you are today. For the World Citizen, KCC Scientific offers trustworthy, high-precision, scientific-grade voltage and frequency converters. Like no other, KCC [continue reading]
Powering Magneto-therapy Devices
Is magneto-therapy the latest promising non-invasive medical treatment? Well, we can’t say for sure either way. But for certain, every day there seems to be an innovative new treatment for whatever ails you. Most recently, some interest has gained momentum around magneto-therapy. This is a treatment which uses electromagnetic impulses to treat a localized ailing [continue reading]
The KCC Scientific Quality Philosophy
When one considers a company’s quality philosophy, product quality obviously comes to mind first. At KCC Scientific, it means much more. Yes, our products are meticulously designed and built with the best quality components to fit the tasks at hand. And, the products are hand-built and tested to assure performance. But keep in mind that [continue reading]
Powering Flip Clocks with Chronos
The following blog is also summarized in this video, courtesy of flipclockfans.com. Video: Choosing the Proper Converter for your Clock While the fascination with US-made flip clocks may have had its beginning in North America, flip clock fans can now be found the world over. The problem for collectors of these clocks outside of the United [continue reading]
Transformers vs. Voltage and Frequency Converters
Review the difference between a transformer and voltage and frequency converters. Why it is important and what to buy to power your electronics overseas. [continue reading]
Powering Athletic Recovery Equipment with Athena
Finally, you are an international athlete! Congratulations! Whether recreational, sub-elite or an elite athlete, balancing more factors on the international stage is a challenge. Optimizing elite performance with health management take on new challenges, including powering your recovery devices in a country outside of where you call home. For this application, we always recommend Athena. [continue reading]
Can Hercules Power an Appliance? The Washing Machine Challenge!
What is KCC Scientific’s Hercules voltage and frequency converter, and where might you need it? The 200-Watt Hercules is KCC Scientific’s most powerful frequency converter (today). This converter is 100% universal; allowing you to set either output voltage (115V or 230V AC) or output frequency (50Hz or 60Hz) from the front panel. With an output [continue reading]
What is Surge Power? Why Does it Matter with Voltage and Frequency Conversion?
KCC Scientific products have conservative power ratings and are well-protected against overloads, securing both the converter itself and the device you’re operating. This is no accident; that is the way we intended it. When selecting a voltage and frequency converter, save yourself worry and future disappointment by settling for nothing less than a product that [continue reading]
Clarifying Power Conversion Terminology
Maybe you are planning to travel overseas, and you are worried about plug compatibility between your prized electrical devices and what’s available in the country you plan to visit. Or, perhaps you are moving overseas for a temporary assignment that could last several years. What will you do about your plug-in devices once you arrive [continue reading]
KCC Scientific Exciting Success Stories
Power line conversion needs are many! Historically, it seemed that the solutions were few. The most popular solution over the years has been the “voltage converter” or transformer. Unfortunately, this is a sad and ineffective solution if frequency (50Hz or 60Hz) was the reason your prized device would not work in a geographic location outside [continue reading]
