French english converter plug

The standard voltage is V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. We don't sell power plug adapters. We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters. In France the standard voltage is V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in France, if the standard voltage in your country is in between - V as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa.

Manufacturers take these small deviations into account. You can buy the following multi-purpose adapters from Amazon. Please also take a look at the recommended gadgets for your trip. Would you like to see videos of your destination? How to use plugs from France in United Kingdom Plugs, sockets, adapters and other information needed for travelling from France to United Kingdom in this page.

Plugs Type: E. G, D, M. Hertz: 50Hz. Yes fishy. You should always have a qualified professional do it for you. When it has done its job neither pin will unsafe to touch.

The main thing to remember is only low current devices should be on a 2 pin plug. Appliances that have only 2 leads are double insulated. Not a rule of thumb but if casing is metal there will be an additional earth wire.

This is connected to the casing if any current sinks in the casing then the live and neutral will be unbalanced and the RCD will trip. Read the above comment and imagine it being said with a southern USA drawl. Paul and Nadine, can you please give more details. I lived in Germany for many years and there, like France they use two pin plugs with or without an earth according to the equipment attached for their mains AC electricity.

Just like in France the double insulated and other two pin, unearthed, plugs can be placed in a socket either way. Unlike France the earthed plugs are also symmetrical; the earth wire is not attached to a female fitting like in France which ensures that a French plug can only be placed in the socket one way but have an earth strip that allows the plug to be used either way around.

The German system doesn't suffer problems in 'fault situations' so I don't understand why French ones should. I suggest you get or look at a copy of The Norme French electrical wiring regulations for the correct way of wiring and how it all works.

Recent Discussions. Changing English plugs to French 23 Replies. Chlbra Message. I want to change all mt English appliance plugs to French in holiday home as not comfortable with using conversion plugs. Peter Jensen Carpentry Services. Gloamin found this on a web search. How do I wire a French plug? Chlbra Thanks for responses - really appreciated. Louise holgate There really is no point getting a 'professional' to change your plugs from UK to French. TerryR It also does no harm to use a 3-pin plug on a 2-wire appliance, the earth pin is just not used.

However, never use a 2-pin plug on a 3-wire appliance. As voltage can differ from country to country, you may need to use a voltage converter or transformer whilst in France. If the frequency is different, the normal operation of an electrical appliance may also be affected. For example, a 50Hz clock may run faster on a 60Hz electricity supply. Most voltage converters and transformers come supplied with plug adaptors, so you may not need to buy a separate travel adaptor.

This means that you will not need a converter or transformer but just a travel adaptor, because France operates on a V supply voltage, which is within the V range that the dual voltage appliance operates on.