savoirflair Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Hello - Is it possible to use UK purchased electrical items (a tumble dryer, TV for example) in France? Would they work OK? If so, I assume you could put a french plug on the wires to avoid having to keep using adaptors? Would be grateful for any advice! Thanks, Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Yes they will work OK. But you must realise French electrons do give off a garlic odour which can affect colour balance in your tumble drier, to compensate turn the sound down and only watch out of the corner of your eye.It is possible to get a garlic dongle but these are expensive and have some problems. Good luck and enjoy the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Yes almost everything will worth. Older UK TV may be PAL only which will be fine for use with a Sky or other difgital satellite receiver but not good for French analogue TVs. It is well worthwhile changing the plugs particularly for items like Washing Machines which use a lot of power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chessfou Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 [quote]It is well worthwhile changing the plugs particularly for items like Washing Machines which use a lot of power.[/quote]Does the kind of plug really make any difference to power consumption? Or is there some other compelling reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 [quote user="chessfou"][quote]It is well worthwhile changing the plugs particularly for items like Washing Machines which use a lot of power.[/quote]Does the kind of plug really make any difference to power consumption?[/quote]No.[quote user="chessfou"] Or is there some other compelling reason?[/quote]Yes. Plug adapters are intended for use with low power consumption items only. If you use them on high power consumption (ie high current) equipment then there is a distinct possibility of overheating the plug adapter .... not recommended.RegardsPickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 [quote user="chessfou"][quote]It is well worthwhile changing the plugs particularly for items like Washing Machines which use a lot of power.[/quote]Does the kind of plug really make any difference to power consumption? Or is there some other compelling reason?[/quote]No it doesn't, but.....using a high power appliance via an adaptor is a recipe for an overheated plug followed by possibly a fire. This will spoil your whole day !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat76 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 HelloAs a side question, would there be any problems plumbing in a washing machine? I mean, would the pipes be compatible, or would I need adaptors to connect them? Thanks for any replies.Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 [quote user="Pat76"]As a side question, would there be any problems plumbing in a washing machine? I mean, would the pipes be compatible, or would I need adaptors to connect them? [/quote]No problems as such, but our ancient washing machine - brought over from the UK only 'cos our son changed his mind about having it - had hot and cold inlets for the water and there was only a single cold fill pipe in our French house so my OH had to block off one of the inlets on the wm with a 'truc' he found in Weldom.Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat76 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Thanks Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jondeau Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 In France a single cold water feed is commonly used to connect washing machines........But.......some UK washing machines will only operate if water pressure is applied to both inlets (H+C)........so before you leave the UK buy a plastic tee piece (more commonly a Y shaped piece) that will enable you to connect both your hot and cold supply pipes to a single cold feed.Available in any decent plumbing outlet in the UK .I have a feeling I have seen these Tee Pieces in France..........but I wouldn't swear to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 'Y' pieces do exist in France - Normally used when you have both a dishwasher and a washing machinehttp://www.bricodepot.fr/bordeaux/node/871and I suspect most sheds and hypermarkets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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