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Please advise me if it is possible to use new domestic appliances bought in the Uk, in France. We recieved some new uk appliances as presents and are wondering if we can take them to France (Paris) and use them safly?. Fridge, W/machine, microwave and a new electric oven. Is it a matter of changing plugs?.. or perhaps changing a fuse in the plug ? We would be very grateful for some advice on this, 🙂 as the cost saving in setting up home there would be grate. I look forward to some advice. Kind regards RolandHi Roland,
There are a few UK machines used in France, more than a few and in fact I know of a couple of ISE machines there so the answer has to be yes.
What I don’t know is what adaptors you need to plug them in as I’ve never been to France or looked and the electricity supply there. Had I been, I’d know, as I go almost nowhere without a laptop. 😉
K.
Re: Uk appliances being used in France (Paris)?? Is it possi
I believe it is possible to use UK appliances in France as the mains is 220-240v. (although I am not an Engineer, I did work for a Regional Electric Company for many years).
You may (depending on where you are going to reside) need an adapter type plug as sockets can vary a little. If memory serves me correctly, the electricity supply can be a little unstable in some rural parts, due to cables being mostly overhead, so an anti-surge plug/adapter may be a good investment.
Bonne Chance 😀
WQ
WhirlpoolQueen wrote:I believe it is possible to use UK appliances in France as the mains is 220-240v. (although I am not an Engineer, I did work for a Regional Electric Company for many years).
You may (depending on where you are going to reside) need an adapter type plug as sockets can vary a little. If memory serves me correctly, the electricity supply can be a little unstable in some rural parts, due to cables being mostly overhead, so an anti-surge plug/adapter may be a good investment.
Bonne Chance 😀
WQ
Dear WQ.
Thank you for the advice. I too think the mains supply is much the same as the UK. Do you know of an advice board, perhaps someone like british standards or similar that could advise on a good adaptor?.. or perhaps a plug that has a built in adaptor we could safely use or just put on the appliances.?
I look forward to your response. Many thanks. Rolandrolandg2 wrote:.. or perhaps a plug that has a built in adaptor we could safely use or just put on the appliances.?
….available in most travel shops in UK or by goooooogling the web 😉
Re: Uk appliances being used in France (Paris)?? Is it possi
Thanks Martin for your reply. I would have said same too be honest.
You could also contact your French supplier EDF (Electricite de France) for some advice. I am sure their UK office would be happy to assist you. 020 7242 9050 is their main switchboard number.
http://www.edf-bleuciel.fr/accueil/pages-transverses/foreign-residents-141412.html may also be of help to you.
WQ
Martin wrote:
rolandg2 wrote:
.. or perhaps a plug that has a built in adaptor we could safely use or just put on the appliances.?….available in most travel shops in UK or by goooooogling the web 😉
No No No!!! :eeek:
These adaptors are for temporary, low power (max about 1500W I believe), use only.
If you are going to user appliances permanently then get new plugs fitted and ensure that the circuit (and socket) current rating is ok.😀
tubafan wrote:These adaptors are for temporary, low power (max about 1500W I believe), use only.
Not the one I illustrated mate, that direct unfused adapter is good for whatever supply current and voltage is required up to 15 amperes. And has the correct earth grounding link included within.
😉Martin wrote:
tubafan wrote:
These adaptors are for temporary, low power (max about 1500W I believe), use only.Not the one I illustrated mate, that direct unfused adapter is good for whatever supply current and voltage is required up to 15 amperes. And has the correct earth grounding link included within.
😉Er, the one you illustrated has the live/neutral holes enlarged to allow shavers to be plugged in. Potentially very dangerous to use that in an unfused state I suggest!!
😀tubafan wrote:
Er, the one you illustrated has the live/neutral holes enlarged to allow shavers to be plugged in. Potentially very dangerous to use that in an unfused state I suggest!!
😀It won’t be ‘unfused’ will it, the appliance plug will contain a 13 amp fuse.
iadom wrote:
tubafan wrote:
Er, the one you illustrated has the live/neutral holes enlarged to allow shavers to be plugged in. Potentially very dangerous to use that in an unfused state I suggest!!
😀It won’t be ‘unfused’ will it, the appliance plug will contain a 13 amp fuse.
Not a 2 pin shaver plug!!!
tubafan wrote:Not a 2 pin shaver plug!!!
Easy there tubafan, we’re not spoiling for an argument here. We’re not talking shavers either. Just trying to help someone out with a simple solution to operating a washing machine from the UK in France without the need to calling an engineer to convert the existing moulded UK 13amp plugtop. Thats all….rest easy! 😀
Re: Uk appliances being used in France (Paris)?? Is it possi
Specific French plugs are illustrated HERE.
Penguin45.
Martin wrote:
tubafan wrote:
Not a 2 pin shaver plug!!!Easy there tubafan, we’re not spoiling for an argument here. We’re not talking shavers either. Just trying to help someone out with a simple solution to operating a washing machine from the UK in France without the need to calling an engineer to convert the existing moulded UK 13amp plugtop. Thats all….rest easy! 😀
Sorry Martin – not meaning to argue.
Just that I have only ever seen these adapters advertised as for ‘travel’ use, and the ones I have are certainly rated at 7.5 amps max.
I concede that if you can get a 15 amp rated one then it should be ok.😀
tubafan wrote:
Martin wrote:
Not a 2 pin shaver plug!!!Easy there tubafan, we’re not spoiling for an argument here. We’re not talking shavers either. Just trying to help someone out with a simple solution to operating a washing machine from the UK in France without the need to calling an engineer to convert the existing moulded UK 13amp plugtop. Thats all….rest easy! 😀
Sorry Martin – not meaning to argue.
Just that I have only ever seen these adapters advertised as for ‘travel’ use, and the ones I have are certainly rated at 7.5 amps max.
I concede that if you can get a 15 amp rated one then it should be ok.:DDear All
Thank you very much for your replies. I was not sure if i would get any advice, so thanks. I guess to summarise the adaptor Martin illustrated seems to be the most lilely result. I do appreciate tubafans concerns too, as you imagine travel adaptors to be for light use.
I guess now I just need to confirm that the adaptor solution is suitable for ongoing domestic appliance use???? In Paris, France.
I wrote /emailed the appliance company, but of course they did not answere. I am sure there is a way around this.
Many thanks all.
Roland
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