Does anyone know whether we are aboe to take electrical goods such as TVs to BC with us?

You can take them, but they may not work. And if they catch fire and burn your house down the insurance may not pay out.

There was a thread about this a couple of days ago if you do a quick search here.

What he said ^^^.

Check out the excellent wiki on the computability of goods it's mostly about electrical items of all sorts.

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Compatability_of_Goods

I only brought out my Onkyo CD/radio stereo system with a transformer.

In retrospect, I now wish I had brought out my UK TV to play uk DVDs via my laptop, my sewing machine and other electricals. I got peanuts for them. I couldn't sell my Onkyo system at all and it plays fine over here - okay maybe it will burn out quickly but it is better than giving it away for the cost of a transformer ...

I was aware of insurance issues, but what are the risks of fire?

Hope this helps.

What about 42" plasma TV, 5 years old, would it automatically get a canadian signal which believe is broadcast in secam as opposed to Pal in the UK.

Most likely not.

Canada is the same as the U.S. we broadcast in NTSC not SECAM.

When using any electricals that do not have a CSA stamp might be a good idea to check with your insurer, any resulting fire may not be covered. Canadian electrical require a CSA stamp (UL is sometimes acceptable). Insurances companies don't need much of an excuse to weasel out of paying.

You can call CSA and they will come out and examine and if approved put a seal on your appliances, for a fee. Unless there is a huge cost difference seems like a lot of hassle for nout.

We sold off pretty much everything and bought new.

Yeah, s'pose it is a good enough excuse to tell the missus so I can upgrade to a 50+" TV thanks

After I turned up with a new sound system for our TV a few weeks ago, my OH said it made the TV look out of date. So on my next trip I turned up with a new TV. Well it was her suggestion - But that is still in discussion.

Go for it - Easier to seek forgiveness than permission even if it does take a while for them to calm down.

Thanks all

Looks like we'll probably be buying new then!!

Oh God.