Electrical Goods

[Caty0508]

We are just planning our move out to Dubai.

Will our UK Televisions, computers etc work ok and do we need a special plug adapter?

Many Thanks
Caty

[Elphaba]

All your UK electrical items will be fully compatible with UAE systems. No special plugs or adaptors required.

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[liquid8urn]

what about appliances from Australia?

[sgilli3]

They will work here- just need an adapter, as Oz has 3 pin appliances, and most plugs here are 2 pin

[crazymazy1980]

Originally Posted by sgilli3

They will work here- just need an adapter, as Oz has 3 pin appliances, and most plugs here are 2 pin

Do you not mean the other way around?

You will find the definitive answer in the sticky below:

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[sgilli3]

No- Our plugs in Oz are a different shape than the 3 pins found here, so need an adapter.
They are set at a 30 deg angle



Lots of electrical appliances we have bought here are 2 pin, and need an adapter.

[crazymazy1980]

Originally Posted by sgilli3

No- Our plugs in Oz are a different shape than the 3 pins found here, so need an adapter.
They are set at a 30 deg angle



Lots of electrical appliances we have bought here are 2 pin, and need an adapter.

I think we've both misunderstood one another

The wall sockets here are standard 3 pin UK sockets and run on standard UK voltage. If you bring any appliance from the UK it will work without the need for an adaptor.

[sgilli3]

Originally Posted by crazymazy1980

I think we've both misunderstood one another

The wall sockets here are standard 3 pin UK sockets and run on standard UK voltage. If you bring any appliance from the UK it will work without the need for an adaptor.

I think we may have misunderstood each other.
Perhaps I should have put Liquid8urns question in my answer, as it was him (?) I was answering re: his query about Aussie electricals.

[grandesigner]

Afternoon.

Can I get three pin(in the wall) to 2 pin adaptors over there. All my stuff is continental 2 pin. I've just found an old shaving plug, but cant get those here(spain).

Also, when I bring my laptop thru customs, do they start it up and check for all the stuff they dont want you to have?

Cheers

[Elphaba]

Originally Posted by grandesigner

Afternoon.

Can I get three pin(in the wall) to 2 pin adaptors over there. All my stuff is continental 2 pin. I've just found an old shaving plug, but cant get those here(spain).

Also, when I bring my laptop thru customs, do they start it up and check for all the stuff they dont want you to have?

Cheers

Adaptors are readily available and are cheap. We all have loads as despite sockets being 3 pin, most electrical goods for sale come with a two pin plug.

Customs rarely check laptops, but assume that they might.

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