Travelling to USA from UK. We have a two pin adapter, but will this take care of the voltage in USA.
2007-01-24 04:49:08 · 12 answers · asked by Slinky 3 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
Does it have a step up converter? You will probably need to buy a converter if it does not have one. Simply attaching a piece to allow it to fit will not work because our voltage is too low to power any of your devices.
here are a few links to some pages with step up converters
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Necessities_Index/UK_to_USA_Converter/index.html
http://www.beststuff.co.uk/voltage_conversion.htm
If you really want to be sure go to your local electronics dealer and they should be able to direct you in your purchase.
2007-01-24 04:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by cassandra581 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be very careful, a lot of these 'adapters' are sold misleadingly.
They appear to be voltage converters (transformers) but are really only straight through connectors which do not alter the voltage.
If you try and use them you can damage the appliance and injure yourself.
Make sure you a get a proper converter from a reputable supplier.
Some of the other answers have listed sources.
2007-01-24 05:13:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Voltage is 110v in USA so as long as your appliances are dual voltage or can handle voltage range 110v - 220v - A USA two pin adaptor should be OK
2007-01-24 04:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by jamand 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
US voltage is 110V 60Hz. We use a two spade plug, sometimes with a third ground pin. The spades are flat, not round like in Europe. Generally speaking you see outlets that look the one on the link below.
2007-01-24 04:55:07 · answer #4 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A larger rated one would have worked but its hard to say just how much larger because of temporary inrush current. The converter also seems cheap and/ or defective. It should have had a fuse to prevent this overloading. I say forget the converter and instead look for a new transformer with UK input 230 volts at 50Hz and the same output 20VAC and at least 400ma. You will also need to match up the plug or if you are confident you can splice the old one onto the correctly attached UK transformer. Maybe you can contact the manufacturer for the UK transformer. good luck
2016-03-29 00:22:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
USA are 110 volts compared to UK 240 Volts so ensure any appliances are 110-240 Volt compatible
2007-01-24 04:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by BobC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only is your appliance is switchable to the 120v used in the USA.
Need to know about plug or voltages check out
http://www.roadogz.com/productionoffice/voltage/index.html
Handy for travelers
2007-01-24 04:54:23 · answer #7 · answered by cwiltshire 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, 110 volts in the USA!
2007-01-24 04:54:45 · answer #8 · answered by Greybeard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if your appliance can be changed from 220 v to 110 v
2007-01-24 04:52:19 · answer #9 · answered by needtoknow 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In North America, we use 120VAC, 60Hz. You guys use 220VAC, 50Hz.
2007-01-24 04:53:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋