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No, the rating of the transformer, in watts, is the maximum amount of energy that can be safely drawn from the device. Any wattage load up to that limit is safe to connect as long as the voltage is correct to the load.

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No, using a 30 watt transformer with a device that needs only 15 watts will not damage the device. The device will only draw the power it needs, so having a higher-rated transformer is safe.

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