why are the outlets different in europe?

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why are the outlets different in europe?

I ordered something from England and I cant plug it into my outlet WTF!

2007-02-25 16:22:01 · 1 answers · asked by I like you 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics

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It's to make sure you don't plug something that runs on 220 VAC (from England) into 110 VAC (in the US & Canada) and mess it up.

If it can actually run on 220 and 110 VAC, then the mfg should have a power cord you can buy that will plug into your item and a US/Can socket.

2007-02-25 21:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by sd_ducksoup 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋