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Discussion dans 'Canada' démarrée par Hendar23, 18 Septembre 2005.

  1. Hendar23

    Hendar23 New Member

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    I'll soon be moving from the UK to Canada...can anyone tell me what kind of power convertor I will need to use my electrical stuff over there? I know plug convertors are easily avalible but I understand I'll need something to transform the voltage and frequency?
     
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    You just need to buy a convertor that will allow you to put your English pug into the Canadian socket. You just need 1 convertor for each plug you want to use at the same time, not more.
     
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    thank you but the voltage is 240 in UK and 120 in Canada - so there will be some appliances like computers that won't be getting enough voltage. anyone bought converters for canada?
     
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    You need to buy a transformer (to change the voltage from 240 to 100-120V), and an adapter, as UK plugs have a 3 prong, and I think Canada, like the US, only have typically 2 prong flat parallel, though some high voltage appliances like computers and monitors have 3 prong (2 prong flat parallel and 1 ground round prong).

    You're better off buying those devices in Canada, as it will be alot cheaper than getting them here in the UK. I found that out the hard way!
     
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    According to me you need buy converter which allow you to plug your electronic stuffs. You can get the converter easily in the Canadian market.
     

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