Originally Posted by Pulaski

My understanding of English grammar and syntax is that all PEP did was ask a question, and made no claim to have any current knowledge, which appears to be why he asked the question.

Originally Posted by hutchison

'is it still true'

says that this person has known at some previous time that it was true.

Originally Posted by PetrifiedExPat

Thank you! As well as awesome to speak again on here with yourself!

My grammar is on the most part awful, though! Let me reattempt...:

'This discussion has come up many times, I am sure it is a bad idea to use voltage transformers to power crap from the UK in the US. EDIT: Periodically, people state they have investigated and were told it invalidates their insurance'. I have no desire to be an insurance agent, the commenter can do his own research.

Originally Posted by hutchison

thanks for your better attempted grammar. Nothing is going to happen to the string of lights or power supply an EE just verified that me, I was pretty sure anyway, thankyou for your concern. Product from the UK is proving to be better quality than the product I purchased, it probably had stricter standards to meet, I am not so sure I would have stereotyped UK products crap, that is a bit of a generalization.

You may be right about the potential insurance invalidity 'if you say so' and that stands, I'll err on the side of caution and heed your comments and do my own research, however its not going to stop me running a string of led lights outside which have been placed on a perfectly rated transformer.

Originally Posted by Pulaski

Correct, but that is not what he asked, and in any case it's no longer relevant, is it, or at least not unless you own a Delorean that can take you back in time?

Originally Posted by PetrifiedExPat

Do you honestly think my grammar comment was referring to my original post here? Reading between the lines, I think you struggle to accept criticism, likely get passed over for middle management jobs a lot, and now will try anything to defend powering tat from the UK using a bulky transformer.

I think I should be a shrink.

Originally Posted by UKviaLA

Curious if anyone has tried taken a Kitchenaid Artisan Mixer bought in the UK to use in the US? Planning to sell but would prefer not to. TIA

Originally Posted by S Folinsky

The machine can be readily converted by replacement of the motor, control panel and power cord. A neighbor did this. The task is pretty straightforward but the three parts struck me as expensive.

Originally Posted by PetrifiedExPat

Reminds me of an old UK comedy sketch...... A road sweeper loves his broom so much, it has lasted him 15 years. Only had to change the head and handle 12 times each... (I paraphrased, but close enough lol)

Originally Posted by porkedpie

Would a UK TV be able to tune to US broadcasted channels (or cable)?

Originally Posted by PetrifiedExPat

Bin it all and rebuy here

Originally Posted by Pulaski

Kitchen appliances collectively tend to be the most problematic, followed by "anything with a motor" because motors often seem to be adversely affected by the different mains frequency in the US.

The lamps will be, in theory at least, the easiest to convert to US spec, but that assumes you can find a new bulb holder for American light bulbs (most bulbs in the US use an Edison screw, not the bayonet style connection that is most common the UK), and then you'll need a new plug for the other end of the cable. Contrary to popular, but mistaken, belief, replacement plugs are widely available, in stores like Lowes and Home Depot, or electrical suppliers distributors).

In short, given the things you have listed, I would leave/ sell/ give away everything with the sole exception of any lamps that are important enough to you to take the time to convert.

Printers are so cheap here in the US, it's ridiculous.

As a separate point, if you dig into the small print, US home insurance usually prohibits use of transformers, as do rental contracts if the landlord is savvy enough to have thought about the implications of renting to new immigrants.

Originally Posted by ddsrph

New lamp parts are readily available and not that costly. He may have to replace the threaded steel center conduit to adapt to new bulb holder/socket. That’s readily available also. Many hobbyists make their own lamps so parts are out there.