I ordered an electric toaster from e-bay, and it's really reaalllly cool, except when I got it in the mail I noticed that the plug is not compatible with our outlets in the US. Is it safe to use a power converter on a toaster? Can it be rewired?
Thanks for your help!
2007-02-01 11:13:36 · 10 answers · asked by harpgirl88 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Before you do anything, check to see what the voltage rating on the toaster is. If it has a non-US plug, it is probably designed to use 220V like European systems, and it won't operate properly on 110V.
Power converters won't make that change for you. .
If it is a 110V 60 Hz device, you can change the plug and it will be fine.
2007-02-01 11:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by spiritgide41 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does it have two round prongs coming out of the plug? If so it's designed for 220Volt operation which is common ion Europe and parts of Asia. The voltage in the US is 110. Even if you change the plug it won't work properly. Basically what you did was buy something that's really reaalllly cool looking but a worthless piece of s---.
2007-02-01 11:21:53 · answer #2 · answered by mustanger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not that hard to cut off the cord end and replace it. Web search this for instructions. Try "ask this old house" . The part is about 60 cents.
2007-02-01 11:20:27 · answer #3 · answered by Captain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so, but have it rewired on a shop, just to be sure. well nothing beats safety of course! plus take note of the voltage requirement...
2007-02-01 11:20:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can re-wire about anything....just make sure that the wiring that use can hold up to the watts your toaster is feeding.
good luck
2007-02-01 11:17:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to buy an adapter that will fit both your plug and outlet.
2007-02-01 11:16:18 · answer #6 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is onlu 9.95 for a toaster even on in College i could afford
2007-02-01 11:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by john t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sell it for more than you paid on ebay
and trick the consumer
yup that is the way to do it
2007-02-01 11:17:25 · answer #8 · answered by salad sauce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can just cut the end off and put an american one on if its 110v
2007-02-01 11:25:55 · answer #9 · answered by MikeMcCready 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS LONG AS YOUR HANDY IT CAN BE REWIRED JUST BE CAREFULL
2007-02-01 11:16:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋