Yip, get rid of everything bar the personal electronics like laptops. My OH wouldn't leave our fancy coffee maker (which was bloody heavy) and as we weren't paying for shipping, we brought it. It moved with us a couple of times before I finally managed to dump it. Everything else we just bought new in the US. They are much cheaper and we had managed to negotiate a few grand for replacement electricals from my OH's employer. I had no luck with the smaller and cheaper transformers. It's just not worth the hassle.

My R+D lab at work has 220V outlets, one is now dedicated to the 13A kettle I brought over. When I use it, it draws an audience, they can't believe how fast it is, or, apparently, how much hotter the water gets.

Yes, that one beat me too.

Steve

I am planning to move to US and have a similar query. I am ditching anything that spins but cant seem to part ways with my 46" Samsung LED TV. It takes both 50hz and 60Hz but is built for 220-240V. typical power consumption is 100W. If I but a 300W Step up transformer, would it do the job? Maplin in UK sells a very portable 100W transformers, would a 100W transformer be enough?

Thanks

Raj

Yes, it should be fine. We brought a "220" v Samsung over, I opened it up, and checked - it works on 110 too...


Steve

Steve

I am surprised that it works on 110 without a step up transformer. Back of the TV just says 220-240V and 100 W power consumption. Is the picture quality still OK?

Thanks

Raj

Works a treat. MOST modern powersupplies in decent electronics tend to be universal. Its easier for the designers.

Mine has the necessary internal circuits to do the job.

Steve

Easier for the manufacturers too, instead of having to have separate stocks and supplies of 110v and 220-240v transformers you just put the same part into them all. It reduces inventory, makes managing the supply chain easier, and eliminates the risk of the wrong part being installed.

I have thought for some time that when most TV/computer screens and computers are now dual voltage it is odd that Samsung TV's aren't (marked as being) dual voltage compatible.

Do you change the plug on the Samsung TV or use a converter?

We just use a US mains lead rather than a UK one.

Hi Lizzyq, sorry if this sounds stupid but I'm not sure I understand about using a US mains lead instead of a UK one . Do you change the UK mains lead on the UK TV to a US one?

Most home entertainment devices have a separate lead, like computers and computer monitors do. There is no need to cut off and replace the plug when buying a new lead is easier, and probably cheaper.

That is exactly what steveq did on the TV he already referred to and also what we have done with items like laptops with universal power bricks - that way you still have the UK lead for trips back there (I would take the laptop on a trip, not the TV )

Of course Pulaski I didn't think of that. Thank you and Lizzyq, it is good news. Just curious really because we have three TV's but recently bought two new Samsungs that were quite expensive here and if we do move over it would be good to know we could take them with us.

From what we've learnt - definitely only take things that cost more to buy than to ship. In our case - it was our computers. Our computers are beasts and to buy a new one state-side was going to be hell.. and we needed them immediately.

I would highly suggest you buy appliances over there. Realistically speaking, if you are moving over, you can do a double whammy this way. Build credit using a store card by buying the essential items you need (if you do indeed buy them from a store). And go for a Kitchenaid food processor. Same as a Kenwood here - they are exceptional and pretty much the only thing you will ever need.