in Australia
I want to take my phone charger and my daughter wants to take hair straighteners and hair dryer.
Are the English plugs compatible with the Australian sockets?
2006-10-07 01:33:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
No, they are not compatable but you will need to buy:
Converter, you can purchase this at the airport, our voltage is twice as high so you def need it. I suggest that you buy one per item, I am in USA at the moment and I only brought one with me biggest mistake ever!!!!
2006-10-07 12:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not believe that the plugs will be compatible, Australian standard is a three pin plug with the active and neutral pins at an angle to the "vertical" earth pin so that active and neutral cannot be interchanged. In many small double insulated items the earth pin is omitted. It is officially illegal to do any electrical work unless you are a qualified electrician so all Australian appliances are sold with plugs attached. However there are converters available. Australian mains are 240 - 250V 50Hz which I believe is the same as the British supply.
2006-10-07 09:01:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pin layouts are significantly different. However the voltage is the same. You can buy adaptors at the airport - either in the UK or Australia. Should be a few dollars or pounds.
2006-10-07 09:09:53 · answer #3 · answered by amania_r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an adapter in some countries because of the type of power. If you mean us then no but England you may need an adapter so you may want to get one just in case.
2006-10-07 19:11:59 · answer #4 · answered by funnyboat5 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
usually when you purchase an electrical appliance on its box it is written and its even stating how many voltage it uses in a particular country
2006-10-07 08:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by Eunice M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the votage is the same but you need an adapter because the plug shape is different
2006-10-08 04:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by daisy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/living_in_australia/electrical_appliances
The link above says that it's not likely you'll be able to use them without a converter (which are easily acquired).
2006-10-07 08:50:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
so long as you plug them in with wet hands
2006-10-07 08:42:53 · answer #8 · answered by kelly r 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
not in WHALES!
2006-10-07 08:44:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋