Anyone here have any experience converting Euro appliance plug to U.S?

[Majcric]

I have found an item I'm interested in across the border but it using the 220v-240v European plug. I am wondering if this can be rewired to accept the 220 plugs we have here in the states.

My original thinking was I could just buy an adapter but I'm very iffy about that.

If someone is familiar with what I could do to make this work it would be much appreciated.

 

[mmntech]

It's not just voltage that's the issue but the mains frequency. Europe uses 50hz while North America uses 60hz. So you can't just slap on a new plug and expect it to work even though the voltage is the same.

A lot of electronic devices though do support 110v 60hz and 220v 50hz. So you'd just need a plug adaptor for those. Check with the seller beforehand though.

 

[cabri]

Motors and such may require different operating frequency also.

Not just plug could be an issue.

 

[SlitheryDee]

I think I'd use something like this instead.

 

[Majcric]

It's not just voltage that's the issue but the mains frequency. Europe uses 50hz while North America uses 60hz. So you can't just slap on a new plug and expect it to work even though the voltage is the same.

A lot of electronic devices though do support 110v 60hz and 220v 50hz. So you'd just need a plug adaptor for those. Check with the seller beforehand though.

The item I am looking at is 220v 50hz. Thanks for pointing out the different frequencies.

 

[Majcric]

I think I'd use something like this instead.

I would like to buy that converter but it states it doesn't work with appliances.