Paul King Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Hi Everyone,Just as a temp measure we intend taking our UK microwave to France - will it work OK being connected via a plug adaptor or will this cause issues?Many thanksPaul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 For microwaves you need permission from your Marie who will inspect the wiring on the machine and the wiring on the house to make sure they are both light enough for the job. As you probably know, heavy wiring is discouraged in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markradland Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 You will have no problems. I have done this twice.Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 The Marie gave you a certificat de conformité twice? Seems strange especially in the light of the new regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 To give you a sensible answer, you may consider replacing the plug with a French one, as adaptors are not good with high loads.Most microwaves you will buy in England are also available in France - we bought the same model in both countries - so work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 We have taken microwaves in both directions France > UK and UK > France wiithout problems. But I agree with the above: don't use adaptors, just chop the UK plug off and put a proper (!) French plug on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Tempted to say that it will work slower as the line voltage is 10v less. I wont but I would point out that microwaves in the supermarkets are cheap as chips anyhow. Even if they tend to be Tandoori makes. Please note that a combination microwave which has electrical elements (Not too common these days) will likely be unsuitable even although they are running on a 16a uk plug top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Or even a 13 Amp one.......................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil & Pat Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 We have a microwave rated at 800W heating power, 1.18kW electrical input, bought in France, so no problems.[quote user="BIG MAC"]... a combination microwave which has electrical elements (Not too common these days) will likely be unsuitable even although they are running on a 16a uk plug top.[/quote]We also have a UK-bought combination microwave rated 900W microwave power, but I'm not sure of the maximum electrical input power (can't find the rating plate). Both are connected to 16A outlets (with French plugs) and we have never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 No problems at all here.We brought our somewhat ancient Sharp R953 900w combination microwave/oven from UK and it works as perfectly in France exactly as it did in there.[img]http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/sh/sharp-r953.jpg[/img]It's a monster weighing in at 23kg and has a 1400w grill element (that's output BTW, not input), has an embarassing E energy rating, and 'er indoors loves it, as do I, if for no other reason than it makes fantastic cheese on toast [kiss]I can't imagine that there can be many which potentially consume as much power as this museum piece yet it works fine and I'm at a loss to understand why BIG MAC would suggest that such a beast wouldn't [8-)]One presumes that your actual house supply from EDF is adequate of course, you might be pushing your luck on 3kW ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markradland Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 My earlier reply was not a response to woolybanana. Woolybananas comment slipped in whilst I was typing.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maude Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 have had no problems with our microwave combi oven in France after 5 years of use.It is fitted with a French plug though-certainly wouldnt use an adaptor.Maude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 He's apt to do that you know [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I took my UK microwave oven over to France, used it for a few weeks with an adaptor with no problems, have finally got around to putting a french plug on, but only, I must admit 'cos I need the adaptor elsewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I have used ours on an english extension lead which is rated at 13A. The extn lead does have a french plug on it so will this be fine [8-)] I am guessing the issue here is the low rating of the adaptor that fits into the wall, probably only 3A or 5A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Moot point 16a plug top is usually fused at 13a or 5a Ernie you are drawing about 1kw with your grill which being an elderly UK appliance may not even be double insulated through effectively a two pin plug...good luck..sure you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 [quote user="BIG MAC"]Ernie you are drawing about 1kw with your grill which being an elderly UK appliance may not even be double insulated through effectively a two pin plug...good luck..sure you will be fine.[/quote]Confusing comment [8-)]Being an ancient beast, judging by it's weight hewn from a solid billet of steel, I too very much doubt it's double insulated but it has a 3 core mains cable terminating in a 3 pin French plug plugged into a 3 pin, known to be earthed, socket, pray how is that "effectively a two pin plug"......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I stand corrected.However, the appliance is not fused save for the disconjuncteur? (Pardon the spelling) presumably? Going by my place an earth leakage device is an alien concept. therefore its down to (In our case) best route to earth. which may well be a non double insulated solid billet of steel or the person touching it. It amazez me that if I leave our electrics alone, we are insured. If I start rewiring we are not. Likely we will carcasse out then get a French artisan to do the terminations and tests, but unsure if they would still then caveat with a comment along the lines of "I didnt do that bit"I digress, Sockets in our place are not earthed. except for the cooker supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSA Aude Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 No problems what so ever- just bring it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 [quote user="BIG MAC"]Sockets in our place are not earthed. except for the cooker supply[/quote]I would suggest that very urgent remedial action is needed, unless of course you really like to live dangerously!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 [quote user="BIG MAC"]I stand corrected.However, the appliance is not fused save for the disconjuncteur? [/quote]No problem however wrong again I'm afraid because it is fused, through my fusebox oddly enough ! [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Errr oks then so every chance that its simply a fuseable link in a fusebox that stands between you and a tickle. Presumably a radial circuit so effectively a hefty load on the end of an extension lead fused at source....should be fine. To the other respondent I agree the random earthing in our place is a concern. Its taken us a while to sort out what we want and where we are putting it so we have held off doing much for the moment. Now that we know where wallsand ceilings are going we can start to carcasse out the new and get all the gaine in position. We will be using all new from the Incoming supply and will have most of it in situ wired into a ten way MCB Board with RCD protection for power plus a 6 way for lighting and fire detection. Its now down to trying to get a French sparks who is prepared to do the terminations and testing down so that we are ok on the Insurance front...I hope.For those sparkists out there having a chuckle, its easy seen I am a plumber and too many years away from me toolbag.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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