hoovers and microwaves
Oct 19th 2004, 4:28 pm
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hoovers and microwaves
hi
do UK hoovers and microwaves work ok in Auz, if you change the plugs?
My hover has decided to pack up as well as my microwave, i was wondering should i buy cheepies till i move there or buy nice ones and take them with me, will they work out there?
cheers
laura
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do UK hoovers and microwaves work ok in Auz, if you change the plugs?
My hover has decided to pack up as well as my microwave, i was wondering should i buy cheepies till i move there or buy nice ones and take them with me, will they work out there?
cheers
laura
x
Oct 19th 2004, 11:49 pm
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Re: hoovers and microwaves
Originally Posted by lauralollipop
hi
do UK hoovers and microwaves work ok in Auz, if you change the plugs?
My hover has decided to pack up as well as my microwave, i was wondering should i buy cheepies till i move there or buy nice ones and take them with me, will they work out there?
cheers
laura
x
do UK hoovers and microwaves work ok in Auz, if you change the plugs?
My hover has decided to pack up as well as my microwave, i was wondering should i buy cheepies till i move there or buy nice ones and take them with me, will they work out there?
cheers
laura
x
Oct 20th 2004, 1:07 am
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Re: hoovers and microwaves
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Yes, they will work. They only things you may have trouble with are the Video Player and (maybe) TV.
Especially if you put them in the microwave...
Oct 20th 2004, 4:27 am
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Re: hoovers and microwaves
Beware the Coriolis Effect
Coriolis Effect
As most electrical items shipped from Europe are designed for use in the northern hemisphere, care should be taken when taking them south of the equator, as any component utilising a DC motor will actually run in reverse.
In your example, this will have the effect of a vacuum cleaner becoming a blower, thus emptying the contents of the bag or dirt repository all over your floor.
In the case of the microwave oven, this will necessitate wearing a lead apron whilst in you kitchen as the microwaves will be distributed outside rather than inside the oven. This is not expensive as it sounds, the cheapest yet effective aprons cost around $30, usually available at large electrical retailers like Dick Smith, beside the section with adapter plugs and extension leads. Use of the cheaper aprons is not recommended as they've been shown to be ineffective.
Good luck!
Big.
Coriolis Effect
As most electrical items shipped from Europe are designed for use in the northern hemisphere, care should be taken when taking them south of the equator, as any component utilising a DC motor will actually run in reverse.
In your example, this will have the effect of a vacuum cleaner becoming a blower, thus emptying the contents of the bag or dirt repository all over your floor.
In the case of the microwave oven, this will necessitate wearing a lead apron whilst in you kitchen as the microwaves will be distributed outside rather than inside the oven. This is not expensive as it sounds, the cheapest yet effective aprons cost around $30, usually available at large electrical retailers like Dick Smith, beside the section with adapter plugs and extension leads. Use of the cheaper aprons is not recommended as they've been shown to be ineffective.
Good luck!
Big.
Oct 20th 2004, 6:16 am
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Re: hoovers and microwaves
Originally Posted by Big Galah
Beware the Coriolis Effect
Coriolis Effect
As most electrical items shipped from Europe are designed for use in the northern hemisphere, care should be taken when taking them south of the equator, as any component utilising a DC motor will actually run in reverse.
In your example, this will have the effect of a vacuum cleaner becoming a blower, thus emptying the contents of the bag or dirt repository all over your floor.
In the case of the microwave oven, this will necessitate wearing a lead apron whilst in you kitchen as the microwaves will be distributed outside rather than inside the oven. This is not expensive as it sounds, the cheapest yet effective aprons cost around $30, usually available at large electrical retailers like Dick Smith, beside the section with adapter plugs and extension leads. Use of the cheaper aprons is not recommended as they've been shown to be ineffective.
Good luck!
Big.
Coriolis Effect
As most electrical items shipped from Europe are designed for use in the northern hemisphere, care should be taken when taking them south of the equator, as any component utilising a DC motor will actually run in reverse.
In your example, this will have the effect of a vacuum cleaner becoming a blower, thus emptying the contents of the bag or dirt repository all over your floor.
In the case of the microwave oven, this will necessitate wearing a lead apron whilst in you kitchen as the microwaves will be distributed outside rather than inside the oven. This is not expensive as it sounds, the cheapest yet effective aprons cost around $30, usually available at large electrical retailers like Dick Smith, beside the section with adapter plugs and extension leads. Use of the cheaper aprons is not recommended as they've been shown to be ineffective.
Good luck!
Big.
Oct 20th 2004, 6:22 am
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Re: hoovers and microwaves
Originally Posted by nickyc
He he he. Good one - I like that.
But, I am a bit concerned though, thatthere may be some people out there that may actually think its true !! After all, water does go down the plug hole the other way round !!
Oct 20th 2004, 6:32 am
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Re: hoovers and microwaves
We have just gone and bought a new hoover as I decided the fuss of cleaning the old one, which is a bit old and broken now anyway, was too much. But I am not bothering with the microwave. Vacuums can be quite expensive over in Oz. Especially for a good bagless one. However, microwaves are 10 a penny so I'll wait till I get there. Mine isn't broken but I just didn't think it was worth shipping something that'll be cheap as chips in Oz. (Then mum informed me that the one I had before I moved to UK is still working and in good condition. In fact she's been using it since hers broke and has only just replaced her old one.) Remember you'll have difficulty getting them fixed under warranty unless you have a big international brand anyway.
Oct 20th 2004, 7:32 am
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Re: hoovers and microwaves
Originally Posted by Big Galah
Beware the Coriolis Effect
Coriolis Effect
As most electrical items shipped from Europe are designed for use in the northern hemisphere, care should be taken when taking them south of the equator, as any component utilising a DC motor will actually run in reverse.
In your example, this will have the effect of a vacuum cleaner becoming a blower, thus emptying the contents of the bag or dirt repository all over your floor.
In the case of the microwave oven, this will necessitate wearing a lead apron whilst in you kitchen as the microwaves will be distributed outside rather than inside the oven. This is not expensive as it sounds, the cheapest yet effective aprons cost around $30, usually available at large electrical retailers like Dick Smith, beside the section with adapter plugs and extension leads. Use of the cheaper aprons is not recommended as they've been shown to be ineffective.
Good luck!
Big.
Coriolis Effect
As most electrical items shipped from Europe are designed for use in the northern hemisphere, care should be taken when taking them south of the equator, as any component utilising a DC motor will actually run in reverse.
In your example, this will have the effect of a vacuum cleaner becoming a blower, thus emptying the contents of the bag or dirt repository all over your floor.
In the case of the microwave oven, this will necessitate wearing a lead apron whilst in you kitchen as the microwaves will be distributed outside rather than inside the oven. This is not expensive as it sounds, the cheapest yet effective aprons cost around $30, usually available at large electrical retailers like Dick Smith, beside the section with adapter plugs and extension leads. Use of the cheaper aprons is not recommended as they've been shown to be ineffective.
Good luck!
Big.
For a brief second, you almost had me there - thinking "he's not serious - no you silly cow he's not"
Oct 20th 2004, 9:10 am
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Re: hoovers and microwaves
Originally Posted by Big Galah
Beware the Coriolis Effect
Coriolis Effect
As most electrical items shipped from Europe are designed for use in the northern hemisphere, care should be taken when taking them south of the equator, as any component utilising a DC motor will actually run in reverse.
In your example, this will have the effect of a vacuum cleaner becoming a blower, thus emptying the contents of the bag or dirt repository all over your floor.
In the case of the microwave oven, this will necessitate wearing a lead apron whilst in you kitchen as the microwaves will be distributed outside rather than inside the oven. This is not expensive as it sounds, the cheapest yet effective aprons cost around $30, usually available at large electrical retailers like Dick Smith, beside the section with adapter plugs and extension leads. Use of the cheaper aprons is not recommended as they've been shown to be ineffective.
Good luck!
Big.
Coriolis Effect
As most electrical items shipped from Europe are designed for use in the northern hemisphere, care should be taken when taking them south of the equator, as any component utilising a DC motor will actually run in reverse.
In your example, this will have the effect of a vacuum cleaner becoming a blower, thus emptying the contents of the bag or dirt repository all over your floor.
In the case of the microwave oven, this will necessitate wearing a lead apron whilst in you kitchen as the microwaves will be distributed outside rather than inside the oven. This is not expensive as it sounds, the cheapest yet effective aprons cost around $30, usually available at large electrical retailers like Dick Smith, beside the section with adapter plugs and extension leads. Use of the cheaper aprons is not recommended as they've been shown to be ineffective.
Good luck!
Big.
you almost had me bfor a min there!
laura
Oct 20th 2004, 10:38 am
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Re: hoovers and microwaves
I shipped my dyson animal - cos I love it! All my aussie mates were amazed that there was a purple dyson! And yes - it works perfectly over here. Hint - if you want a dyson, buy it in the UK. They cost a bomb over here.
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