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    Question USA 230 volt

    Does anyone know if the American 230v, 3 pin supply (used for cookers, heaters etc) is compatible with UK computers and power tools?

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    Don't see why not. 230v is 230v. Universal power supplied will usually handle 100 - 250V quite happily

    Didn't know such a thing existed though to be honest

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    ?? north american psus will be 110-120v

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    Most newer PSUs are 100-240v

    So would probably work off the american wall socket without much trouble with the correct lead.

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    Sorry guys, I am aware the US supply is 110volt and I know most computers autoswitch. I am wondering if it is worth taking the rest of my expensive peripherals with me when I emigrate. All the other equipment is 240 only, so I really need to know whether this is compatible with the US 240 supply.
    I know American 240 plugs are unfused so this may reflect a fundamental difference in the circuitry??? Also I have a suspicion that where our supply is 50 hertz, the american supply is 60 hertz.
    Any electricians out there?

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