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Hi I have changed most of my appliances plus from australia to uk they only worked for a coupke of seconds? I would appricated some help as the voltahe is the same the amps are not? please rely many thanks sharon
Sorry. I don't know ANYTHING about UK and Australia electricity, not even voltage levels.
What I find suggests that you ought to be ok.
UK type G plugs [230 volt, 13-amp rated] have a fuse, which you may have blown, so your equipt may still be all right. Australian type I plugs are 240 volt [close enough] 15, 20 25 and 32 amp rated. Maybe the load is too high for the UK circuits.
At least both are 50 hertz so you don't have THAT problem....
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Robert Wilber
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Licensed Philadelphia electrician serving Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. I install and repair residential, commercial and industrial wiring and lighting. Troubleshooting and repair of problems that stump other people is my favorite. I am willing to help people figure out why things don`t work. I understand motor controls, transformers and machine wiring. I do not teach basics to novices or do free design work.
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I have 35 years experience in residential, commercial and industrial electrical construction and repair, 480 volts and below. Organizations
Electrical Association of Philadelphia, Independent Electrical Contractors Association, International Association of Electrical Inspectors
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