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Can i use a 250 v lead in a battery charger that comes with a 125v?

bex32
bex32 Posts: 91 Forumite
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Basically got a camera from the states and the plug is us so thought i'd put a uk one in and it fits but is double v. Will i get electric shock or blow the battery?!:rolleyes:

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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    bex32 wrote: »
    Basically got a camera from the states and the plug is us so thought i'd put a uk one in and it fits but is double v. Will i get electric shock or blow the battery?!:rolleyes:

    More details required, it's not simply the plug that's important. Lots of chargers will accept 120 - 240V but it should say on it.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • bex32
    bex32 Posts: 91 Forumite
    Hi,yes it says 100-240 on it so do you think 250 is ok or pushing it a bit?! Thanks
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    bex32 wrote: »
    Hi,yes it says 100-240 on it so do you think 250 is ok or pushing it a bit?! Thanks

    No, that's fine to use in the UK.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • bex32
    bex32 Posts: 91 Forumite
    Thank you:beer:
  • amonra
    amonra Posts: 179 Forumite
    Go to any travel shop, or Millets type shop and buy a US to UK adapter plug, about a fiver. Problem solved !
  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    If you have a 2 pin shaver socket, you should find that your US plug will fit it.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • djohn2002uk
    djohn2002uk Posts: 2,323 Forumite
    penrhyn wrote: »
    If you have a 2 pin shaver socket, you should find that your US plug will fit it.
    Most 2 pin shaver adapters now have a 1amp fuse so the current drawn is crucial, because the fuse holder is physically smaller and will not accommodate 5 or 13amp fuses.
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