Getting UK toaster to work in Canada
 

Does anyone have experience in adapting a UK toaster for Canada? I didn't want to get rid of my beautiful Dualit toaster but it seems using a voltage converter could be a safety hazard. I wondered if it can be adapted with different parts for the Canadian voltage?

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Rule of Thumb: if it heats up or spins, it's not worth converting.

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Some people have discussed installing 220V outlets for UK kettles here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/electrician...et_for_kettle/



Leviton also have UK outlets in a decora-style now as well:
https://leviton.com/products/bsrdp-w
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...14d7c436c.jpeg

I expect these would have to be custom ordered in at an electrical supply store. But anyway, you could likely use the same approach for a toaster, and probably have an electrician tap into the existing 220V power for the electric stove rather than running a completely new circuit.

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Check with whatever home and or contents insurance you have, the toaster may make it invalid.

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I did a google to see that A****n, is selling a 3000 watt 110v/220v with a UK AC receptacle that can be purchased for approx $100+tax.

would you want a big bulky 5KG unit sitting on your counter top plugging in your fancy 1250 watt Dualit UK model toaster just to have toast, I don't think so.

I would suggest that the Canadian Dualit service centre would not likely change out the 240v heating elements to 110v. Why not give them a call, google is your friend. Dualit Canada Customer Support: You can reach them by phone at 888-976-6609 or through their website

if you like the product why not buy one in Canada. The Dualit 26555 two slice toaster is available in Canada for around $215 + tax, or the more expensive model for around $380... google is your friend

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As stoves are wired in directly, one breaker to a single socket for one appliance, I am sceptical that the electrical code would allow a second socket to be tapped in to the connection for the stove's socket, and in practice connecting and routing a spur cable would be difficult as the connections and boxes were not designed with that in mind, which is why I am sceptical that the electrical code would allow it.

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as posted by Pulaski thats basically it.

as a retired Professional Engineer (electrical) and a one time Canadian licensed electrician, to do what has been suggested to meet the Canadian electrical code, a new separate line feed directly from the breaker panel with its own breaker fuse needs to be fitted, done by a licensed electrician at a huge cost, a cost more than the toaster cost.

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I've lived here for 20 years but frequently travel back to the UK. May I ask, are UK toasters any different from North American toasters? If they toast more quickly, is the utility of that worth the hassle of conversion or wiring in a special circuit?
Toasters are widely available and inexpensive in Canada. Canadian toast seems to be just as toasted as British toast...

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A toaster ? we have toasters here in Canada too that work pretty good. TBH its not worth the expense, cheaper to get one here i would think

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Thanks for all your responses. I thought there might be a quick and easy fix but apparently not. I should have asked before I moved it here!

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It was a wedding present, works well and is built to last. It also looks fantastic. Hence reluctance to replace. But good to know Canadian toast is as good as British toast 😀

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from my armchair, British store bought bread makes better toast whether its toasted in the UK or anywhere else in the world.

for those that are going to the UK on hols be sure to bring back a loaf of your favourite British bread to toast in Canada even if its in a toaster made in China.

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I once took Canadian peameal bacon to France so I could make the ultimate baguette sandwich. Canada's not a great place for bread.

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Cobs Bread is decent though, I refuse to get sliced bread anywhere else.

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Is it time to have Dvorak New World Symphony No 9 playing in the background and watch that kid pushing his bike up that steep hill delivering bread that contains more wheatgerm than any other bread.

It aint bread if it’s not Hovis.