Friday, August 7, 2009

Would an electric shaver from America work in England


Would an electric shaver from America work in England?
Going to america this weekend and looking to purchase an electrical shaver but not sure whether once i get back to england that it will work.
Other - United Kingdom - 3 Answers
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1 :
You must know your plug-in type, so that would be the 1st clue.
2 :
Yes - BUT - the voltage in America is only 110 volts - the voltage in the UK is 240 volts. Shavers sold in America will be for use on a 110 volt system, unless you already have a 110volt shaver outlet in your bathroom you will need to purchase a voltage converter when you get home again in order to use the shaver in the UK. You will need to purchase something like this :- http://cpc.farnell.com/_/mw2p-045/45w-230-110v-ac-ac-adaptor/dp/PW00942 in order to use the shaver in the UK. ##
3 :
Yep of course, you can buy a plug to plug into the plug of the shaver, and plug the actual plug LOL.. i said plug too much Sorry its like a extension lead..but it plugs into the shaver from other countries...and then plugs in like it does in england!! I hope it helps, because i dont actually know what it is called (sorry) But you will see the name, ask in airports!