Will my UK applicances work, please?
#1
Just Joined
Thread Starter
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 15
Will my UK applicances work, please?
Hi all.
Again, I have conducted a search of threads but can't find anything relating to this.
My wife and I are leaving the UK next month for Canada.
We have a few applicances such as a toaster, coffee maker, etc that we'd like to take with us if possible - rather than have to replace at the other end. Obviously, we'd have to use UK - Canada adaptor plugs.
However, we know there are potential issues relating to some appliances not working because of the voltage.
Is there a list anywhere of items that are likely to work okay, and ones that won't?
Specifically, we're taking a coffee maker, toaster, simple blender, kettle, humidifier, hair clippers and docking station.
Many thanks for your help.
Kind regards, Scott
Again, I have conducted a search of threads but can't find anything relating to this.
My wife and I are leaving the UK next month for Canada.
We have a few applicances such as a toaster, coffee maker, etc that we'd like to take with us if possible - rather than have to replace at the other end. Obviously, we'd have to use UK - Canada adaptor plugs.
However, we know there are potential issues relating to some appliances not working because of the voltage.
Is there a list anywhere of items that are likely to work okay, and ones that won't?
Specifically, we're taking a coffee maker, toaster, simple blender, kettle, humidifier, hair clippers and docking station.
Many thanks for your help.
Kind regards, Scott
#2
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Sep 2009
Location: Paradise NL
Posts: 1,511
Re: Will my UK applicances work, please?
To be honest the things you mention arent really worth worrying about and can be replaced pretty cheaply
#3
Re: Will my UK applicances work, please?
Anything that heats is going to require a relatively hefty transformer, rather than a plug adapter. I also wouldnt bother. You are looking at less than a couple of hundred bucks to replace them all at crappy tire.
FWIW there is a wiki on appliances etc...
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Compat...f_Goods-Canada
FWIW there is a wiki on appliances etc...
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Compat...f_Goods-Canada
#4
Re: Will my UK applicances work, please?
115 volts ( Canada ) compared to 240 Volts ( UK ) it amazes me that you could even imagine that they would work.
#5
Re: Will my UK applicances work, please?
they will work just fine with a up stepper, which is a sight cheaper then replacing at "crappy tire" or even walmart
We brought near everything, got a couple up steppers....and they all work fine, both tv's, my dyson, food processor, all of it works...
Don't let people put you off, not their money they are spending on your new appliances!!!
We brought near everything, got a couple up steppers....and they all work fine, both tv's, my dyson, food processor, all of it works...
Don't let people put you off, not their money they are spending on your new appliances!!!
#6
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 14,227
Re: Will my UK applicances work, please?
they will work just fine with a up stepper, which is a sight cheaper then replacing at "crappy tire" or even walmart
We brought near everything, got a couple up steppers....and they all work fine, both tv's, my dyson, food processor, all of it works...
Don't let people put you off, not their money they are spending on your new appliances!!!
We brought near everything, got a couple up steppers....and they all work fine, both tv's, my dyson, food processor, all of it works...
Don't let people put you off, not their money they are spending on your new appliances!!!
#10
Re: Will my UK applicances work, please?
Does this mean that I need to replace my hair straighteners and hair dryer?
#11
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2008
Location: On
Posts: 389
Re: Will my UK applicances work, please?
If your straighteners were expensive get a small transformer and you will be good to go.
If they were cheap, do yourself a favour and buy a pair of dual voltage GHDs before you come - problem solved.
Straighteners draw about 70w of power - that's all.
Buy a new hairdryer - cheap as chips over here - not worth running off a transformer.
I have a canadian kettle and toaster but I run my old uk food processor off a transformer.
If they were cheap, do yourself a favour and buy a pair of dual voltage GHDs before you come - problem solved.
Straighteners draw about 70w of power - that's all.
Buy a new hairdryer - cheap as chips over here - not worth running off a transformer.
I have a canadian kettle and toaster but I run my old uk food processor off a transformer.
#13
Re: Will my UK applicances work, please?
dil got a dual voltage ceramic straightners when she was at ours at christmas, no transformer needed, just used the plug end adaptor, work fine
#15
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 468
Re: Will my UK applicances work, please?
Speaking of kettles, does anyone know why kettles here (in Canada) take forever to boil? The ones in the UK take like a minute whereas here they take several minutes. Is it the higher voltage causing this?