Just purchased this as wanted white &amp; unable to find one in UK. Is this ok to use in UK using plug adaptor or will it need a transformer??
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You will need a transformer these machines are designed for US 110 voltage. I believe the UK is 220.
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No there is only an unearthed US 2-pin plug but you just need to attach a plug adaptor for your country because the unit will work of other typical voltages - -240v to 250v - without a transformer. You can easily get an adapter here (Australia) for $5 so I assume you can also in the UK for a few pounds.
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The answer is YES. If you purchased the unit in the USA (as I did through Amazon), it comes (included) with a set of adapters for the UK and European standard power plugs. I suppose that if you purchase the unit in Europe this is a non issue. Regards.
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you will need a transformer to convert 240v to 120v and you will need to put a Uk plug on itI think you can get transformers on Amazon UkProbably cheaper (higher price in £ but lower shipping cost and no need for transformer) if you buy on Amazon.it where it is called Robot Kayak Clever
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Hi, thank you for the inquiry. Currently Amazon only carries the US transformer. Note however that any transformer with an output of 24VAC will work, so the transformer can be sourced separately if you decide to get the unit anyway. Thanks
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Voltage should be OK. You will need an adaptor to covert US type plug to UK and EU type.
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I too have the same question. I will try to buy a 120 V step down transformer.... meanwhile wanted to know which transformer someone has used it sucessfully with this? Is a transformer based converter needed or normal wiothout transformer work? I had one already but not sure if to use this or buy a transformer based 120 V
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Dear Customer,This item is dual voltage for Worldwide use anywhere. The only thing you will need is a plug adapter since the outlets in UK are shaped differently.Thanking you,EWO
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Hi everyone! I actually started this thread ages ago and got a notice about the last post so I thought I would chime in. :)I ended up buying a GHD in the end. It is UK plug, so when I use it home, I have to use a plug converter. Nothing electric, just to make is usable in the US plug (2 spoke vs 3 spoke). It works wonderfully, but plan on getting the plug changed over since the UK (3 prong) is MASSIVEEEE and heavy and a pain. But my hair looks wonderful! Look into the GHD. They are ALL "Universal voltage", so all you need is the plug converter which you typically get in those travel kits with adapters/ converters. Hi everyone! I actually started this thread ages ago and got a notice about the last post so I thought I would chime in. :)I ended up buying a GHD in the end. It is UK plug, so when I use it home, I have to use a plug converter. Nothing electric, just to make is usable in the US plug (2 spoke vs 3 spoke). It works wonderfully, but plan on getting the plug changed over since the UK (3 prong) is MASSIVEEEE and heavy and a pain. But my hair looks wonderful! Look into the GHD. They are ALL "Universal voltage", so all you need is the plug converter which you... » Read More Hi everyone! I actually started this thread ages ago and got a notice about the last post so I thought I would chime in. :)I ended up buying a GHD in the end. It is UK plug, so when I use it home, I have to use a plug converter. Nothing electric, just to make is usable in the US plug (2 spoke vs 3 spoke). It works wonderfully, but plan on getting the plug changed over since the UK (3 prong) is MASSIVEEEE and heavy and a pain. But my hair looks wonderful! Look into the GHD. They are ALL "Universal voltage", so all you need is the plug converter which you typically get in those travel kits with adapters/ converters. « Show Less
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Clarification: I didn't ask you where you want to use this transformer so the info about London might be useless to you. Basically, this converter kit has worked for me in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, and Canada. except London but anywhere else in England.
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You would need plug converter for UK , since it has the us plug. However you won't need voltage converter since it works on both 120 and 240 v
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I just plugged it the wall with no transformer and it gave me no problems. So I didn't use one so you probably wont need one. I am in the USA. It uses a 110v
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Yes, if you get an adapter for the plug and transformer that's compatible in UK, they use 220k in UK
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An adapter is definitely needed- the UK plugs are much bigger with a 3 prong configuration. Also, their voltage is 220 so you need more than just an adaptive plug. I purchased an appliance that had a switch from 110 to 220 which made it easier for travel--then carried different plug configurations for travel through Europe.
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No. Need transformer or something like that. Because in UK is 220 - 240. If you can, buy things without charger or if you know how change the voltage in charger then buy it.
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I imagine the plug is less important than the voltage. The US used 110 volts. If you use the same power as the UK you might be better off looking on Amazon.co.uk. Good luck!
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The one I bought from the Amazon US site only comes with a US cord, but the unit is marked as compatible with UK voltages and the cord attaches with a normal "figure 8" style connector that come with other kinds of devices/chargers. If you're like me, you'll have a bunch of them lying around. You could, of course, also just use a plug adapter.