#1 2009-10-30 00:25:51
- Jenny1601
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Electrical appliances
I am moving to Libya in a few weeks time. I am from the USA
I have a question , I am shipping a container with all my electrical stuff in it, i hear the power in libya is 220V , will my LCD, washing machine, fridge, and my appliances work there ?? Please let me know..
Thanks
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#2 2009-10-30 07:12:21
- Sandman6
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Re: Electrical appliances
In which case you need to pack plenty of 110v step-up transformers...
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#3 2009-10-30 10:38:39
- Horizontal Harry
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Re: Electrical appliances
Best pack a few good voltage regulators in there too for the expensive equipment.
Voltage can vary between 150v and 350v at times although this is improving. Many folk have blown all their equipment when the voltage peaks.
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#4 2009-10-30 13:33:58
- gabacho
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Re: Electrical appliances
I theory you can run some 240 V 60 Hz North American appliances on 230V 50 Hz.
Keep in mind that the wiring is completely different for these two systems. You'd have to modify your appliances - which might take an electrician a few hours (it's not just changing the plug type...).
This link has a detailed explanation of why it's more pain than it's worth:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_plug_ … 0Hz_outlet
Your best bet is to leave your North American 240 V appliances behind. For all your 120 V stuff, use a voltage transformers. I'd recommend picking up some of these in the US.
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#5 2009-10-31 12:45:38
- Palamino Jack
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Re: Electrical appliances
If you use adaptors for your 240/110V stuff to go from an American male plug to a two-prong round Libyan female socket, be aware that the 240 female sockets in Libya are typically round and recessed, so the flat 110V adaptors from abroad do not fit in the plug-in socket. The good news is that adaptors for american-style plugs seem to be readily available in Tripoli.
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#6 2009-10-31 17:25:44
- Jenny1601
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Re: Electrical appliances
Thank you guys ! This information is so useful !!! 
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#7 2009-11-02 16:23:32
- LSscotland
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Re: Electrical appliances
I am a bit confused about electrical appliances too. I have searched the web and seem to get conflicting information. Would someone be able to tell what type of adapters I require to plug in my UK appliances. And do I also require to have voltage converters or anything else.
Thanks
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#8 2009-11-02 16:51:50
- Sandman6
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Re: Electrical appliances
These are what you need. Get a dozen or so plugs from your Maplins electronics store. They sell them in Libya but the quality is crap and they don't usually have an earth connection.
Uk to Euro adaptor plug twin pack
The power supply in Tripoli is generally good, but you might want to bring a couple of voltage regulators for your goodies and UPS for your 'puter
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#9 2009-11-02 17:39:45
- LSscotland
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Re: Electrical appliances
Thanks again Sandman!!
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#10 2009-11-02 17:43:38
- LSscotland
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Re: Electrical appliances
http://www.amazon.co.uk/APC-Line-R-1200 … B0000C88CR
Would this be the kind of voltage regulator
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#11 2009-11-02 17:48:23
- Sandman6
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Re: Electrical appliances
LSscotland wrote:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/APC-Line-R-1200VA-Automatic-regulator/dp/B0000C88CR
Would this be the kind of voltage regulator
Yep - that's a good find, it'll work well with most non-heavy duty electricals - computer, screen, hifi etc
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#12 2009-11-03 09:54:20
- LSscotland
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Re: Electrical appliances
thankyou
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