stu_71 Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 Just to put my mind at rest! Can someone confirm that in general there is no problems in changing an appliances plug (UK) over to a french one upon arrival in the new house?We have the normal things (microwave, W/Mach, Dishwasher)Also, 3 or 4 way extension leads.What are the general thoughts?Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterh Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 There is no problem in changing plugs. We have used British appliances in France and vice versa without any problems. The French plugs (and all other French electrical fittings) always seem very flimsy compared with ours but presumably they are adequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie_and_Dick Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 No problems at all changing plugs, but make sure that you use earthed plugs where there are 3 wires.For extensions how about an English extension cable (ie 3 flat-pin sockets) with a French plug? I have made up a couple and they are very useful, especially if you are not yet resident but visiting.Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val2 Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 Electricity is one of our trades and I have a double socket in my bedroom with one side french and the other english,but you are only allowed to put one of these on one fuse. This is especially useful where we have appliances with transformer type plugs which cannot be changed for french ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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