Moving to England
2006-07-20 20:00:37 · 8 answers · asked by love 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
I'd only consider taking critical appliances with you, something that for some reason or another you can't live without when you arrive there, and to buy step-down converters like desiderio suggested stateside before moving, otherwise you will get horribly ripped off.
And once you get to the UK, continue only using those appliances on coverters until you can afford to replace them with a european appliance with the same voltage. Too risky and dangerous to keep them like that forever.
So pretty much you should leave most of your electrical stuff behind and replace them once you finish moving in. I'd sugget you throw a yard sale or sell them on ebay or craigslist so you can some extra cash to buy replacements over the pond.
Speaking of conversions, your television, and anything video-related that goes with it are pretty much useless as well. I believe English and European TVs are PAL while the Americas use NTSC displays. So consider replacements for your TVs, DVD players, and game systems.
2006-07-20 20:27:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless your electronics are dual voltage, meaning you can switch them to run off of 110 or 220 volts, leave them home. My cd stereo, for instance, has a switch on the back. You'll still need a plug adapter for these things, but they'll work if you make the adjustment. Do NOT take a regular appliance or piece of electronic equipment that runs off of 110 and plug it in with only a plug adapter. You will either burn your hair off (popular curling iron mishap) or start a fire. If you have something you absolutely love and want to take, you'll need a step-down power converter. It's a box that will actually convert the power to what you need. Make sure yours has enough wattage to run what you're plugging into it.
2006-07-20 20:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different. Many electronics devices can run on 220/240 (check your manual) or you must buy a converter FOR ELECTRONICS, which is different from those $20 converts for hair dryers and toasters.
You're probably better off buying new devices in the new country, especially since most of them probably will work in the US when you come back.
Most European TV sets and VCRs support both PAL and NTSC.
2006-07-21 17:19:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
England has an similar structures that are got here upon contained in the U. S.. the only issue is they have a distinct skill equipment. purchase skill convertors for each and each and every of the electronics you pick to carry with you and also you'll be fantastic.
2016-12-02 01:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use 3 pronged plugs as opposed to your 2, we run on 240v also. I have to be honest i`ve never seen an adaptor in any electrical shops in the UK that convert the US system to the UK system, so if i were you i would by one from your end and bring it with you. Hope this helps and i hope you enjoy your stay here. *;*
2006-07-20 20:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by dingdong 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never been, but I believe it's different because I got an adapter with one of my cell phone chargers once... it's like to straight metal prongs if I recall
2006-07-20 20:03:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go to radio shack and tell them you are going to england and they will tell you which adapter to get. i did that when i went to prague and israel.
2006-07-20 20:05:41 · answer #7 · answered by larry j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your moving don't bother, but you can buy adaptors at the airport!!
2006-07-20 20:03:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋