What is the Uk power supply?

dvdbunny · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:05

220 volts or 240 volts

I bought a juicer from the USA and now need to get it to work here in the UK. I heard you don't need a stepdown converter. Instead just a 240v plug adaptor, is this true?

Hxc · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:06

It completely depends on the PSU of the juicer.

Sherbs · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:07

230v to fit with EU standards.

int · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:07

230v isn't it? D:

MikeHunt79 · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:07

240v...

They use 110v in the US however... You'll need a step-down transformer if you want to make a beef and Stilton smoothy!

What wattage is your juicer?

V4NT0M · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:08

You will need some kind of converter unless one is built into the juicer.

Street · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:09

Just plug it in.. It'll juice faster with higher volts!

MikeHunt79 · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:11

Street said:
Just plug it in.. It'll juice faster with higher volts!

I've done this with a US soldering iron before now, it started glowing red hot! :eek:

It would probably juice at twice the speed but the motor would burn out I imagine...

Azagoth · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:12

dvdbunny said:
220 volts or 240 volts

I bought a juicer from the USA and now need to get it to work here in the UK. I heard you don't need a stepdown converter. Instead just a 240v plug adaptor, is this true?

So, after all the extensive research you apparently carried out before buying this 'Juicer' you didn't bother to check out the voltages and if the thing is compatible over here?

dvdbunny, the mind boggles! If you weren't so special you'd be special.

Squark · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:13

Formally 240V, now 230V 50Hz

snowdog · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:13

220-240 volts in Europe afaik, 220v in my house but my school had 230v. Don't worry bout the minor differences. The yanks have 110V. So yeah if it's made for that you'll need a converter.

Kearney_1988 · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:13

wasnt there a 5 page thread on the reseach of said juicer

A.N.Other · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:13

Damn, I have trouble finding wikipedia sometimes too. For your ultimate convenience, I've linked you ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity. Seriously, was that so hard?

willhub · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:14

6 DAYS!!!

MikeHunt79 · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:17

Azagoth said:
So, after all the extensive research you apparently carried out before buying this 'Juicer' you didn't bother to check out the voltages and if the thing is compatible over here?

dvdbunny, the mind boggles! If you weren't so special you'd be special.

If the juicer uses 1Kw, I have a feeling a step-down transformer is going to cost more than the juicer!

http://www.sealeypower.com/item.asp?item_id=129309

£90! :eek:

Glaucus · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:29

Whats it say on the plug the majority of electronics these days can accept 110-230v. Usually says on a plaque either on the plug or on the base. If it just says 110v you will need a transformer.

RJC · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:33

One of these - 1.5kw
http://www.qvsdirect.com/Site-Lite-1.5KVA-Transformer-with-2-x-16A-Sockets-pr-17567.html

Edit: or one of these: you will need the 110v plug as well. Clicky or Clicky - you wil not need an account.

eXor · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:35

Is the juicer a V8? If so, just plug it in.

Soviet · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:35

Cheers dvdbunny, these forums just wouldn't be the same without you.

tibbsey · 26 Mar 2009 at 19:40

Azagoth said:
dvdbunny, the mind boggles! If you weren't so special you'd be special.

Dammit Azagoth.

I can't fit all your quotes in my sig