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In general, no, European appliances will not work in the US. Small appliances will have a Eurocord plug, which expects 230 volts and 50 Hz. With a transformer, you can convert a US outlet to a Euro outlet, but for many appliances the difference between 50 Hz and 60 Hz will prevent them working in the US.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoLook at the rating plate somewhere on appliance. Some appliances will have multiple ratings for different countries. Rating shoudl say it i sgood for 110 to 120VAC at lease and will run at 60 Hz. You may have to change the plug. Adapters are available at Radio Shack and travel stores.
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∙ 6y agoNo, because most if not all European countries run on 230 volts at 50 Hz whereas the U.S. runs on 120 volts at 60 Hz.
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If you buy an adapter
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Can European appliances work in the UK?
Yes they can. You just need an adapter to plug them in as the electrical plug sockets are different in the UK than in other parts of Europe.
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Scotland is part of the UK (United Kingom) and has the same electrical system as England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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