BP_1990

I'm going to be moving to the UK from the USA in the near future and have tried doing a lot of research on what electronics/appliances I can bring. Already got confirmed the following will work:

• Sonos
• Amazon Alexa
• Google Home
• TV
• Apple TV
• Xbox
• Vizio Soundbar
• Phone Chargers
• Computer Chargers
• Roomba

I'm not sure if the following will. If anybody can help, that would be amazing!

• Record Player: Power: 120V AC, 60 Hz, 3W
• Wall Sconce/Light: Not sure about power on this one... just says not to plug into any wall that's >120V
• Coffee Grinder: Power Rating (North America): 110 V AC 50/60 Hz. 1 Amp; Power Rating (Other): 230 V AC

I think some may need a transformer, but I'm unsure of what kind of transformer works.

Thanks for any help!

scilly

Have you considered the fact that North American plugs and sockets are generally 2 pin and the British are 3 pin?

BP_1990

Yes scilly Will definitely be buying plug adapters as well. Thanks!

SanDiegogirl

Personally I would not bother to ship a record player, wall sconce or coffee grinder. Easier to just buy in the UK rather than purchase transformers and adapters.

durham_lad

That’s no problem, either use an adapter or cut the plug off and replace it with a UK plug which is what I did for various items including lights, but the bulbs need changing.

i didn’t bother with devices or appliances that needed transformers to step up the voltage, I bought new once we arrived in England.

spouse of scouse

No he's not

Jerseygirl

I think 11 weeks of lockdown is getting to me

spouse of scouse

I take my hat off to you, not everyone could do it for that long.

EdandPaula

Not sure the TV will work.

durham_lad

ours works fine.

Just needed a step-up transformer. HDMI inputs are standard worldwide to receive the signal from a cable box, or FIREstick etc.

Cape Blue

Mine worked fine - I just stuck a cheap Freeview box into it via HDMI.

BP_1990

Thanks all! TV Manufacturers confirmed they'll work in the UK, so should be good there!

Durham lad thanks for confirming about the lights. Very helpful! Will see about the others. May be easier to buy new ones there, but could be cheaper to bring with me since my company is paying to relocate. They won't pay to buy me a new record player, though lol

Pulaski

Is that what it says on the spec plate on the grinder? If it mentions 230V and I can see it already works on 50Hz, it sounds like it is a dual standard/ dual voltage appliance.

BP_1990

Just looked at the bottom of the actual grinder and it says 100-120VAC 50/60HZ 0.8A, so, unfortunately, don't think it's dual voltage. Do you think this adapter would work? DOACE C8 2000W Travel Voltage Converter Step Down 220V to 110V (I'd post a link but I'm a newbie on the forum and it won't let me )

Pulaski

It would probably work, but who knows for how long, and I am not a huge fan of voltage "converters" as I think at best they are suitable for temporary use when you're on holiday. As you're not talking about an expensive appliance I'd put the cost of the converter (assuming you'd need to buy one) towards a new grinder.