2006-06-16 02:34:47 · 15 answers · asked by moondog 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
Yes, Europe's Electricity is distributed from Power Plants to homes, apartments, business's and everywhere else using 50hz phase synchronization. The United States uses 60Hz, so you need an adapter to convert the 50hz sync signal to 60 hz (unless you bought the appliance over in Europe). Radio Shack should carry what your looking for.
2006-06-16 02:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by icemanind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need a UK adapter which is different from the adaptors used in other European countries. I have found that the airlines sell the best adaptors...all types of adaptors are combined into one cube. I buy one each flight I take since we need these in London. I urge you to purchase this multipurpose adaptor so you wont have to worry about losing pieces for multiple countries. The different countries are printed on the cube and the price is fair on the airlines.
2006-06-16 04:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by missy_sweet_cheeks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Most US appliances use 110 volts whereas England is 220 volt.
Some US appliances (especially computers) can use either but check the UL sticker on the back to make sure they say 110/220 or something similar. Otherwise you'll fry your electronics (speaking from experience).
You'll also most likely need a converter for your plug to work in English plugs.
2006-06-16 02:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by MDMMD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-06-16 02:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by Kyleen G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, hotels there frequently lose power due to americans trying to plug up their hairdryers, shavers, etc..
american current runs 110 v, 60 cycles...the standard voltage throughout britian is 240 v ac, 50 cycles...you need a current conerter or transformer to bring voltaged down and cycles up...two pronged north american plugs wont fit into the 3 pronged adapter and or converter if you use american appliances. they're available at most travel, baggages, electronics, and hardware stores. some plug adapters are also current converters.
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2016-10-30 23:57:24 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the UK electrical system uses 3 pin plugs. We have a live, neutral, and earth pin. You can buy adapters at any good travel store or supermarket or at the airport.
2006-06-16 02:38:16 · answer #7 · answered by hongkongphooey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...............In Europe the voltages are different. The outlets may be different too. You can get an adaptor at Radio Shack.
2006-06-16 02:40:10 · answer #8 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. North American plugs are two-pronged, while British plugs are three-pronged.
2006-06-17 05:12:24 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-06-16 02:37:55 · answer #10 · answered by smalltd28 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋