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Using Converter Plugs For Foreign Electrical Appliances
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Posted On :
Dec-25-2011
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Shopping online makes it easy to purchase electrical appliances from other countries. But to enable them to work in the UK you will probably need either a converter or a transformer.
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The UK is an expensive place to purchase electronic goods. Just looking on the Internet will show you how much we’re being ripped off when buying things like audio visual equipment and other types of electrical goods. The sad reality is that even with customs and taxes, some electrical appliances are cheaper abroad. But buying electrical goods abroad is not always straightforward. Some of the cheapest electrical goods are made for use in countries with a different plug or voltage to the UK, so you may require a converter or a transformer before you can use them here.
When converter plugs are enough
Most appliances or electronic goods bought outside of the UK will be fitted with a different plug than the standard UK 3-pin one. The voltage they run at, however, may be identical or similar enough to the UK variety to require minimum conversion. It is likely you will need to buy a simple adapter, a converter plug which enables you to use your appliance here. Using a global adapter bought at places like airports and travel shops, or the more economical variety of country-specific converter plugs is all you need and you could be enjoying your electronics and seeing your savings in action in no time. European electrical items will probably work in the UK with a simple converter plug. But before you go plugging foreign devices into a UK system based on advice you read on the Internet, remember to read the manufacturer’s instructions first. That should always be your first point of reference when deciding on how to run a piece of electronics.
When converter plugs aren’t enough
Electrical items from countries such as the USA will require more than a converter plug. All converter plugs do is act as a go between to make one set of plug pins fit into an incompatible set of socket holes. If you’re dealing with a device that expects a different type of voltage then you will need a transformer to make it work. Simply using an adapter will not work, or worse - it could end up seriously damaging your device the first time you plug it in. Some devices like mobile phones, laptops and other portable devices people tend to lug around from one country to another are likely to work with a converter plug alone (do check before you plug them in, though!), other electronic devices such as audio visual equipment will likely require a more serious piece of equipment if it is to work in the UK or in Europe.
Where can I buy converter plugs and transformers?
The Internet is your best friend when it comes to buying everything you need to run your foreign electronics. Electrical stores will sell common converters but you are likely to need to buy more obscure ones elsewhere. On the Net, however, you can easily get a hold of even the most unlikely plugs, as well as specific transformers for all your international electronic needs. So whether you’ve been shopping in Europe or mail ordering from the US, save yourself time and money by researching and purchasing the transformer of plug online, and ordering it before your new item arrives.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Using Converter Plugs For Foreign Electrical Appliances_124193.aspx
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Author Resource :
Euronetwork are a respected and experienced Milton Keynes based company providing converter plugs, cable assemblies, audio visual leads and wall plates since 1989.
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