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Re: 240 volt socket
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
The cookers probably on a 30 amp circuit, she'd certainly sew faster before she burst into flames
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Re: 240 volt socket
Originally Posted by Tinyburst
No, I think that if it were to be possible I would bring some of my other stuff over with me.
I really can not see what the problem is, I am guessing that the 240 volt supply is fused. I would just be using a different type of connection. |
Re: 240 volt socket
And don't forget that the 230V supply you're talking about is 60 Hz.
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Re: 240 volt socket
Originally Posted by AdobePinon
And don't forget that the 230V supply you're talking about is 60 Hz.
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Re: 240 volt socket
If your cooker is gas you won't be able to run a sewing machine from the energy source, bear that in mind. Unless its one of those new fangled Japanese ones.
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Re: 240 volt socket
Originally Posted by Tinyburst
Has any one fitted a UK 3 pin 240 volt electrical socket in their US home? I am thinking of tapping into the cookers or dryers power supply and fitting a UK type socket so that my wife can use her sewing machine. Anyone got any experience or suggestions?
Cheers Tiny But, if you are let's say "electrically minded" this will work fine. I have 240V sockets in both my garage (drills, routers, etc.) and my kitchen (coffe makers, electric knives, mixers etc). I'm sure your house insurance would take a dim view but, electrically - "technically" there's nowt wrong with doing this - the 60Hz/50Hz things makes not a jot of difference to 90% of things. The only thing to watch out for is that the 220V in the US has BOTH WIRES HOT. IN the UK, one side, neutral, is at ground potential. So, don't go poking around inside a washing machine or the like since the design will have assumed that the neutral is at ground. |
Re: 240 volt socket
Originally Posted by AndySmithers
Sorry to go against the general replies here...
But, if you are let's say "electrically minded" this will work fine. I have 240V sockets in both my garage (drills, routers, etc.) and my kitchen (coffe makers, electric knives, mixers etc). I'm sure your house insurance would take a dim view but, electrically - "technically" there's nowt wrong with doing this - the 60Hz/50Hz things makes not a jot of difference to 90% of things. The only thing to watch out for is that the 220V in the US has BOTH WIRES HOT. IN the UK, one side, neutral, is at ground potential. So, don't go poking around inside a washing machine or the like since the design will have assumed that the neutral is at ground. |
Re: 240 volt socket
Originally Posted by Tinyburst
No, I think that if it were to be possible I would bring some of my other stuff over with me.
I really can not see what the problem is, I am guessing that the 240 volt supply is fused. I would just be using a different type of connection. |
Re: 240 volt socket
And if someone visiting an American house with UK fitted plugs is injured upon plugging in an electrical apparatus into a 30 amp circuit? If the house is sold and the sockets not put back to their original form? What then? Reckless homicide conviction? Involuntary manslaughter? If someone has changed sockets in their own home, they are certainly in violation of codes and common sense, and should someone be injured downstream, they will likely face the risk of a criminal conviction and may spend a lot of time in a lock-up. Some benefits, full board and free medical (no guarantee of quality though).
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Re: 240 volt socket
Originally Posted by Franklin
If someone has changed sockets in their own home, they are certainly in violation of codes and common sense, and should someone be injured downstream, they will likely face the risk of a criminal conviction and may spend a lot of time in a lock-up. Some benefits, full board and free medical (no guarantee of quality though).
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Re: 240 volt socket
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Duuude, it's a fine.... the jails are already overfull with drug addicts and white collar swindlers.
... and if someone dies, it will not be a small fine, it will be JAIL TIME. :D Come here kitty kitty ... JAIL TIME ... where is this line from? Know it is from some movie ... "come and get it" ... ahhh, in Highlander and Alien - mutated combo line. |
Re: 240 volt socket
Originally Posted by Franklin
... and if someone dies, it will not be a small fine, it will be JAIL TIME. :D Come here kitty kitty ... JAIL TIME ... where is this line from? Know it is from some movie ... "come and get it" ... ahhh, in Highlander and Alien - mutated combo line.
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Re: 240 volt socket
Originally Posted by AndySmithers
Sorry to go against the general replies here...
But, if you are let's say "electrically minded" this will work fine. I have 240V sockets in both my garage (drills, routers, etc.) and my kitchen (coffe makers, electric knives, mixers etc). I'm sure your house insurance would take a dim view but, electrically - "technically" there's nowt wrong with doing this - the 60Hz/50Hz things makes not a jot of difference to 90% of things. The only thing to watch out for is that the 220V in the US has BOTH WIRES HOT. IN the UK, one side, neutral, is at ground potential. So, don't go poking around inside a washing machine or the like since the design will have assumed that the neutral is at ground. |
Re: 240 volt socket
The OP is funny though ...
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