Plugs!!!!!!!
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Plugs!!!!!!!
This probably sounds like a tiny detail but it has been really bugging me. We plan to transport the majority of our things from the UK. Will I need to buy a million travel plugs????????
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Re: Plugs!!!!!!!
well, you could buy a bunch of plugs and change them...
But for things like phone chargers that are just like a big plug, then you'll need adaptors
But for things like phone chargers that are just like a big plug, then you'll need adaptors
#4
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Check out eBay...I managed to get a box of 14 NZ adapters for only £6.80
Bargain!!
Bargain!!
#5
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I'd bring multiway UK sockets - that way you only have to change one plug....I wouldn't use one with an adaptor - could be a risk.
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Re: Plugs!!!!!!!
I think adaptors should be ok if you buy decent quality ones with all three pins. Dick Smith have good quality UK->NZ ones but they cost about $12 each.
Also you can also get replacement power cords from all sorts of places.
Last edited by NakiMan; Jan 27th 2009 at 11:17 pm.
#7
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we brought our multi ways and just change a few plugs a week, things that are importand like my hair dryer and straighteners there a must lol... has made life easier changing them as everything was getting plugged in the one multiway , i was so fed up unplugging this to plug in that etc lol but im manic haha plus i live with a spark who is really manic about plugs and cables lol
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Re: Plugs!!!!!!!
After 3 years about half our stuff still have UK plugs on - too much hassle changing them!
You can buy cheap adaptors at many $2 shops or TradeMe (we got a 24 pack for $20 inc postage from TradeMe), although the important stuff like the freezer has a $10 Dick Smith one! UK multiways are good for computers/stereo etc...
You can buy cheap adaptors at many $2 shops or TradeMe (we got a 24 pack for $20 inc postage from TradeMe), although the important stuff like the freezer has a $10 Dick Smith one! UK multiways are good for computers/stereo etc...
Last edited by MattH; Jan 28th 2009 at 12:15 am. Reason: speeling
#9
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otherwise yeah just buy plugs and change them
#10
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be careful about what plugs you replace - your home insurance may be negated if there's a fire and they conclude you've done diy on your plugs! - just read the fine print. adaptors should be fine though.
#12
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Yes they will all work (except perhaps your sky or freeview box, but you probably don't own those). Some older TVs may need a bit of work to get the signal, or alternatively they can be used through a DVD, VCR or Sky tuner/decoder.
My view is if you are bringing a container then bring as much as you own (minus any stuff that you should really have thrown out years ago)
My view is if you are bringing a container then bring as much as you own (minus any stuff that you should really have thrown out years ago)
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Re: Plugs!!!!!!!
What worked well for us was to buy a couple of UK multi-plug, then attach an NZ plug. I am currently using one UK 5-socket for my iron and a few kitchen appliances eg sandwich toaster, waffle iron and stick blender.
Be careful re TVs - we were advised that our big TV would be fine - nope - it really didn't like the trip (something to do with internal magnets) and was a write-off. On the other hand our 10 year old two bob portable was fine.
According to OH NZ plugs are a b*gger to change to from UK plugs, but otherwise all the electrics have been fine!
Be careful re TVs - we were advised that our big TV would be fine - nope - it really didn't like the trip (something to do with internal magnets) and was a write-off. On the other hand our 10 year old two bob portable was fine.
According to OH NZ plugs are a b*gger to change to from UK plugs, but otherwise all the electrics have been fine!
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Re: Plugs!!!!!!!
Magic!! Thanks for the advice. More drinks on the tab.