2007-02-06 07:29:37 · 6 answers · asked by Cheryl R 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
None, if you buy them in England. They are designed to work off the local voltage. They use 50 Hz and 220 volts in England. Your devices from the USA wont work very long.
2007-02-06 07:32:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lets not make this difficult. If he brings something from the USA to Germany, England or any third world country except South America, he needs a step Down Transformer. 230 to 120 volts AC. He is kind of screwed on the 50 to 60 Hertz deal. But if he don't mind his toys running a bit slow, then he will be alright. Now laptops power supplies automatically compensate for that and all you need is an adapter plug for the country you go to.
2007-02-06 15:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by John P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to have a transformer by below spec.
110 v to 220 v but if your device has a switching mode power source the level of voltage and frequency is not really important. but for many loads it's important.
good luck
2007-02-07 19:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by omid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with an electrical appliance place when you get there because there are attenuations by law you may not know about. Far as I know, most European electrical current standards are 220V. Explains why things are so expensive there.
2007-02-06 07:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
110 to 220. A lot of modern gadgets such as razors and hair dryers have a switch for the user built in. Your bigger problem will be the physical plugs!!!!!
2007-02-06 07:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use 250 volt I think you use 110 volt just get a adapter. things are cheap anyway. I hope you enjoy your stay and if your staying great have a nice life
2007-02-06 07:35:01 · answer #6 · answered by froggerty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋