can i just cut the plug off and put a uk plug,,,,,or must i get a converter.. no dumb answers as i dont want to die ,,,,,,
2006-09-15 21:12:45 · 9 answers · asked by daps don 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Not unless it's marked 120-240 volts.(probably isn't, unless it's a travel model) And no you can't get a 'converter', as they are usually 500 watts max. You would need a site transformer 240/110 of about 1500-2000 va rating, which would cost more than the hairdryer.
Did you buy it IN the US? does it have two flat pins? Or two round ones?
2006-09-15 22:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't cut the the plug off. Since it is coming from the US,it's most likely to operate on 110 volts instead of 240 volts for the UK.Get a step down transformer or converter that converts the UK voltage from 240 volts to 110volts.I guess that's the best way to play safe
2006-09-18 10:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by cheffy5000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sugest that you should go to a travel shop and you should ask for an adaptor or travel plug. It is a kind of plug that you plug in the hairdryer plug and on the other side it has the standard UK plug that you can fit into the wall. You can enjoy the hairdryer without complicating yourself and when you travel to America, you can still use it there.
Look up a travel store. They usually have them in the airports or you may find them in a mall.
I hope this has been useful
Laura
2006-09-16 01:35:13 · answer #3 · answered by lpetela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it doesn't have a voltage switch, then it is not intended to operate on 240 volts. It will burn up.
Convertors for high current devices like a hair dryer are very expensive. It is probably cheaper to buy a Euro device than to buy a convertor capable of powering the 1500 Watt dryer.
2006-09-15 21:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by t_e_sumner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the hairdryer marked as 120v, 240v or both. If the hairdryer is marked 120 only then you need a convertor. If it will operate at 240v either with a setting switch or because it is a universal travel type then yes you can. Follow the instruction manual.
2006-09-16 05:08:25 · answer #5 · answered by Aurthor D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UK = 240vac US = 110vac
Unless it's auto/dual voltage it will go *bang* and blow the plug fuse.
2006-09-15 21:46:03 · answer #6 · answered by CeeO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there should be a switch on there somewhere that you can change it to 220. Its prolly red.
2006-09-15 21:18:29 · answer #7 · answered by Austin R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-16 01:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by david g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if u wanna die no dont be an idiot
2006-09-15 21:21:38 · answer #9 · answered by lily r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋