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Paul-Varjak
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 Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 3:26 pm Post subject: Electrical Compatibility |
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I am visiting Russia later this year. Can anyone give information on compatibility of UK electrical items used in Russia?
I have a three year-old desktop PC that I want to take to Russia. Am I right in thinking that I will just new a new power lead? |
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Xela
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| Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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Paul,
You will need either a new power lead or simply a head converter. As far as I am aware the voltages are identical.
I would get a surge protector just to be on the safe side, because appliances tend to get hotter more quickly for some reason; although ask at Maplins or Tandy(dumb and dumber), and they will give you the definitive answer on whether you need one.
Hope this helps. |
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Xela
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| Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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| ..Although the topic doesn't mention the requirement of a surge protector(and Paul is talking about the UK, not North America), which is definately worth enquiring about, as they are the things that can do real damage to your electrical components. |
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| Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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The UK is mentioned a few times in that topic. And as Wavetossed mentioned, some of the older plugs and voltage there don't conform to normal European standards like the newer plugs there do, so he should get a head converter just in case. Paul probably wont need a power lead because most computers these days have built-in, automatic converters so that they can be used anywhere. Look for that sticker or check the manual for sure.
But bringing in that surge protector is and should be handy and necessary.
This is all talked about very briefly in the website here: http://www.waytorussia.net/Practicalities/Facts.html
I'm just curious as to why this isn't in the travel advice section. |
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Xela
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| Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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Your post has me curious too, e..  |
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Paul-Varjak
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| Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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Many thanks for all your replies and suggestions about using a surge protector.
In the UK, I always use battery back-up on my computer just in case there is complete power failure. This also includes surge protection and line-conditioning built-in. Only two days ago, we had a thunderstorm that resulted in a 30 minute blackout. The battery back-up does not last that long but, at least, I could save any necessary work and power-down in normal fashion.
Will I be able to get the necessary power lead in Russia to connect to the PC? I guess I would be able to as I would have thought that all PCs worldwide have standard 'kettle-type' connectors. So would a Russian power lead for a kettle work? it would depend on if kettles in Russia have the same kettle connectors that we have in the UK! |
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Xela
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| Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 2:07 am Post subject: |
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Paul,
You will be fine with your battery pack; you can either buy a head converter or a lead, which you will be able to find over there for cheaper.
Power leads are power leads. |
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hddguru
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| Xela wrote: | Paul,
You will be fine with your battery pack; you can either buy a head converter or a lead, which you will be able to find over there for cheaper.
Power leads are power leads. |
I just take a euro converter that you can buy from tesco :O) No problems, also works in Ukraine ok!! Shavers/CD/MP3 players/Cameras all charge no problem... But first check the plug socket is safe LOL |
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