UK TV's work in the US with an adaptor?
Oct 26th 2012, 8:52 pm
#16
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Re: UK TV's work in the US with an adaptor?
We've just done the opposite, taken our three US tv's back to the UK.
The biggest did not survive. Other two were fine. We can just run them by using plug adapters and using an HDMI cable to the cable box. They say on the back if they are dual voltage-120/220 .
I don't know why the biggest (40 inch) didn't work, and it would probably cost more to repair than buy a new one. So, it's a bit of a gamble, but worth it if you tv survives the journey.
The biggest did not survive. Other two were fine. We can just run them by using plug adapters and using an HDMI cable to the cable box. They say on the back if they are dual voltage-120/220 .
I don't know why the biggest (40 inch) didn't work, and it would probably cost more to repair than buy a new one. So, it's a bit of a gamble, but worth it if you tv survives the journey.
Oct 26th 2012, 11:45 pm
#17
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Location: MA, USA
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Re: UK TV's work in the US with an adaptor?
Although the US domestic supply is 110V, it's common for there to also be a 240V supply from the panel for heavy-duty appliances like tumble dryers and ovens. It might be worth consulting with an licensed electrician to see how feasible it would be to get a 240V line to your games room for your UK telly. Whether that would be cheaper than just selling the UK telly and buying another one in the US is a different matter though.
That goes for running a transformer too.
It's fine for an occasional use item like a power tool, but if you're using it day in, it's not a great idea.
