i have an LCD tv and want to bring it to the UK. i know that we here are 110 and UK 220 and the plugs are different. will the conventional plug converters that you get at the airport work or would i need something else in place of? thank again
2006-11-15 06:00:37 · 14 answers · asked by Stenia C 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
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2006-11-15 06:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
You can adapt and convert the voltage, frequency and plugs all you want, BUT it still won't work. The US uses a totally different TV system from the uk. NTSC v PAL .
So sell it in the US and buy a UK one when you get here.
2006-11-15 06:36:41 · answer #2 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need a transformer to convert the actual power and regulates it to the correct voltage for your TV,not just an adaptor plug. the thing i am not sure of is the frequency range that your TV has, so it may not be compatible with the UK terrestial viewing but will be fine for digital and cable from the additional box through the scart plug. the ntsc and pal thing can be selected on most additional boxes i.e sky, ntl
2006-11-15 06:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by gameface_angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are transformers which convert the current with the proper voltage. I wouldn't buy anything at the airport because you are going to pay a premium. However, prior to leaving go to a reputable electronics supply house. Of course there is always Radio Shack.
2006-11-15 06:05:35 · answer #4 · answered by mrjrpadilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if your tv can do 120 up to 220 otherwise it would blow up! Worth checking your antenna / aerial connection as well. You could compare it to UK tv's on any domestic appliance website
Use Google.co.uk and search uk pages only for
Dixons
Currys
and check UK tv specs
2006-11-15 06:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by urbanrt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the right converter for it then it's okay. I would probably go by an electronics store in the UK or here like Bestbuy and ask them which one you need. Good luck!
2006-11-15 06:04:16 · answer #6 · answered by acehernandez2006 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would in not be cheaper to buy a new TV when you get to the UK? Its gonna cost a bit to bring your TV and to get in changed over.
2006-11-15 06:11:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is able to receive a PAL signal and display it and can tune in the frequency range then I suppose you could. Most of the rest of the world use the PAL system unlike your NTSC system.
2006-11-15 06:02:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a converter, you can get it to work electrically. However, the broadcast standard is different in the U.K. If your TV is designed to work in the U.S., then it will not work in the U.K., and vice-versa.
The standard in the U.S. is NTSC, while in the U.K., it is PAL.
2006-11-15 06:04:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the time you pay for haulage you would be as well to sell in USA and buy new in UK.
2006-11-15 06:02:58 · answer #10 · answered by Steven W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can take it, but you will have to buy an adapter for the power conversion.
2006-11-15 06:09:02 · answer #11 · answered by Travis R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋