hi,
can anyone give me the low down on what is worth taking? i have heard some say take it and some things can be converted but not sure if this is right, someone else said something about a transformer? trying sort what can go and what i need to leave behind not made of money so every little helps. needto take what i can

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Compat...f_Goods-Canada

It is not an exhaustive list but a good starting place. Things that did work for us, Laptop, Printer, Camera charger. Things that didn't work, Power tools, Drill, Circlar saw, Sander, Jig saw, Compressor. etc etc....

I have had some battery powertools that won't charge, but if attached to transformer they will. Also 1 tv needed a transformer, the other an LG worked just fine. You need to check the hertz rating to see if they will work. Any charger that says 50-60 hz should work without a transformer. I bought a new charger for my ryobi drills as uk one didn't work, they seem to work now. Have seen chargers for dewalt and Bosch in home depot as well.

this is great i will let him indoors read this thanks for info

thanks for this

Hi,
Most homes have 220v supply for cookers. We built a house and asked the builder to put several 220v outlets in the house, very easily done with no complications. If you don't intend to build you can just get an electrician to install a couple of 220v outlets which should not break the bank.

Some on here will no doubt have greater technical knowledge than myself and who may offer different advice. However, I speak from my own personal experience and I personally have had no problems so far in almost 5 years of using my 240v stuff. I brought TV's, VCR, DVD, HiFi, loads of tools, small kitchen appliances, sewing machines, computers and even digital phones
Hope this helps
J

Will a UK PS3 work in Canada (with or without any additional devices)?

Interesting that a licensed contractor would do that and a building inspector would sign off on something so obviously not to code.

People should be aware that 220V here has no neutral line, both black and red are "hot" relative to ground, so you are effectively removing one layer of protection. Its not necessarily a problem, just something to think about.

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Compat...les_using_a_TV
Change lead, plug into TV via HDMI, bobs your uncle

You can install a 220v socket and still meet code,

Sticking a North American plug on a UK appliance and plugging it in with out understanding the implications of the circuit..

Well lets just say that 50% of the population are one the other side of the bell curve

No need for a transformer of some sort then? If not then greattt!

Is the wiki not clear?

LOL, why does it seem like so much more than 50%?

Arent all the 220V outlets here 4 prong?

No it's not.
"Consoles using a TV
To use these types of gaming consoles you need to purchase a step up voltage converter."
Although further on it does read to use the kettle cable and your good.