The most important question I have ever asked!!

[ali-cat]

I'm coming over to Charente, in March, to start house hunting - but there is one thing I just have to know .... will my hair straighteners work?? 

I have been know to scare small children at 100 paces without them!!

As far as I know they are 250v with a 13 amp fuse - will a typical european adapter work?  Of coures, this also applies to other small appliances, when we move - toasters, kettles irons etc.

Please help - I'm desperate - & totally embarressed!![:$]

[andyh4]

If they work in the UK, they will work in France.  I suggest that you change all of the plugs to French ones and do not use adaptors on any of the appliances you mention.  They all draw quite high currents and the adaptors are not rated for this.  Learn from one who has experienced an adaptor meltdown with live poles sticking out of the molten plastic. 

Rule of thumb, if it is more than a 5 amp fuse, then change the plug.

[Tresco]

Ali, there is no need to worry; you will fit right in.

French children are faced with bizarre and eXtreme hair styles every day of their lives.

[christopher]

Ali,

Dont worry, My partner's a hair dresser (stylst) and named ali too!!!!!!

We are in the Vienne 86.

Chris

[calv]

Your hair straighteners will be fine, don't worry about a thing. I f your looking for property, don't worry about that either, just give me a call, i can help you with any questions or queries you might have.