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Would a North American TV work in Ireland?

  • 24-05-2011 11:46PM
    #1
    cruhoortwunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭


    I'm moving home from Canada in a few weeks. I'm shipping some electronics back too.
    Just wondering would most electronics work back home if I get a travel adapter to convert to the Irish plug?
    Eg. My Sony lcd tv, would it usually work for both PAL and NTSC? Any other considerations?


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  • #2
    cruhoortwunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    I just found an answer to the tv question here:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=69248765

    What about the micro sound system that should work no? Also I have a Wii. I know that it plays ntsc games, which is fine, but would it mean it wouldn't work with a tv bought at home?


  • #3
    jpmiddleton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭jpmiddleton


    Your sound system should work no problem, not so sure about the Wii.


  • #4
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    very unlikely your mini system will work back here with just an adapter, the mains supply is totally different, you will likely need a transormer to step our 220 down to 110 for your system, unless it says 220v on the back


  • #5
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭ZENER


    jpmiddleton wrote: »
    Your sound system should work no problem, not so sure about the Wii.

    Without knowing the make/model this is a very dangerous statement to make !! Most audio equipment use standard step down trafos as opposed to switch-mode supplies. The latter can take a range of voltages and are used in most modern TVs and computers. Standard step down trafos are made/wired for a specific input voltage and, as they are an inductive device, frequency. Some may have a 110/220 switch on the rear near the supply cable entry point but most won't.

    OP check the rating plate or user manual for the supply requirements for your audio equipment or any electrical devices you bring from the US before plugging it in here on our 230VAC 50Hz system.

    Ken


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