[rolandg2]

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

[rolandg2]

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. Roland

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