What is a suitable step up transformer to allow me to use a Chinese appliance in the US?

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0022QOSDK?psc=1 or similar is probably okay. enter image description here

I have a couple similar ones and a Chinese power bar. If you can find them locally you can save on shipping (a proper transformer will not be light!).

I appreciate your desire to have something small and light, but keep in mind that virtually none of these devices are UL or CSA approved (CE means nothing) and I feel much safer with something inside a GROUNDED METAL BOX, so even if it fails the worst you will likely get is some lungs full of toxic smoke, and not a fire or a fatal electric shock.

The shown receptacles accept both the parallel blade Chinese style and the angled variety, as well as the 2-pin Euro style. Not that securely, but they fit in.

I would also take the ratings with a bit of a grain of salt, and stay well below the maximum rating.

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