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Old 29 October 2002, 06:52 PM
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Hi,

I have something with an american style two pin plug on it. I want to convert the plug to go into a UK socket, with some kind of adaptor. I imagine this would be an travel adaptor for americans coming to the UK.

The voltage will, be OK, and does not need changing. (Its an AC camera charger)

Any ideas or links to such an item?

cheers.
Paul
Old 29 October 2002, 07:00 PM
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Be careful of the voltage!! We are 240V, USA is 110 I think!

My missus' hair dryer went slower in the USA!!
Old 29 October 2002, 07:11 PM
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Its Ok, spec says it will be fine with 100V to 240V so I dont need a transformer.
It appears to be a polarized plug, as one pin is larger than the other. If I plug it in the wrong way then BANG! I presume?
Old 30 October 2002, 01:16 PM
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You can get adaptors dead cheap from Dixons, Curries, etc.
Old 30 October 2002, 03:16 PM
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My missus' hair dryer went slower in the USA!!
What? She took her scooby over the pond???

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Old 30 October 2002, 06:18 PM
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You can get an adapter cheap in Argos!

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