I know I need a plug adaptor, I'm just wondering about voltage. It's a record player
2007-11-07 23:53:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Well its got a build in plug obviously and moulded wire, so would I just need to buy a transformer?
2007-11-07 23:58:42 · update #1
It's a special DJ one lol so no it won't be coming on holiday!
2007-11-08 00:14:11 · update #2
Tricky one. Voltage definitely, you'll need a transformer. BUT, I tried to convert an old 4-track (yes they existed) machine from 115V to 240V with a transformer. The amplifiers worked fine but I found out that the tape motor was a 115V 60Hz synchronous motor and short of building more electronics than were in the thing already it wasn't a practical proposition to convert the motor supply. See if you can get a schematic diagram and show it to someone who knows what they are doing to see what the feasability is.
2007-11-08 00:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm fairly certain that the voltage in the UK is 220. Therefore check your record player to see if perhaps its a 110/220v-highly doubtful if purchased in the USA. If it is 110/220 only an adaptor plug (readily available throughout Europe & cheap). If 110v only then you will need a transformer, also readily on the economy. They are not as cheap and your best bet is to buy a used one. If bringing a "record player", bring your records also because CD and cassette players are most common in the EU. My advice is to leave the "record player" at home, tape your favorite music and try to find a 110/220 cassette player (not easy in USA). Best bet is to buy one in the UK where many appliances are 110/220v.
2007-11-08 08:10:50 · answer #2 · answered by Bumpers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Record players and DVD players etc have motors that MUST turn at a particular speed. Unless they are DC motors then the mains frequency as well as voltage must be taken into account.
Check on the back of the appliance to see what voltages it will run on, in UK it's 240V 50Hz. The US is, depending on area 120/240V 60Hz.
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2007-11-08 08:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only via a transformer. The UK works on 240volts and America on 110, so plugging American goods into the mains directly will blow them up.
2007-11-08 07:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
US voltage is 110/120 volts. You need an adapter to run US small appliances in the UK.
2007-11-08 07:58:12 · answer #5 · answered by Dan H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only electronics you may have problems with are CD players, VCRs, and DVD players. They use a different encoding system in Europe, so unless you get one that is "universal" or compatible with your particular encoding system (I think it's PAL for Europe) you wouldn't be able to listen to your CDs or watch your videos/DVDs. For a record player, however, you should be fine as long as you have the voltage converter -- Europe runs 220V, the U.S. runs 110V, but converters are pretty easy to come by.
2007-11-08 07:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but you'll need a step down transformer, US is 110v and Europe is 220v, they are BIG ugly boxes (they aren't expensive though)
2007-11-08 08:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Goods exported from the States and intended for this country are fine. If not- be careful.
2007-11-08 07:57:01 · answer #8 · answered by Spotlight 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will probably need a transformer
2007-11-08 08:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by Parth 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup as long as you have the adaptor
2007-11-08 09:01:43 · answer #10 · answered by Chav Princess 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋