What is the best travel plug adapter? What type of power plug does Australia use? But if there is no voltage difference, you could (at your own risk) try to use the appliance for a short time. In Australia the power plugs and sockets are of type I. The standard voltage is 2V and the standard frequency is Hz.
Power plug adapter needed in Australia?
Check out the following pictures. When living in the United Kingdom you need a power plug adapter for sockets type I. See full list on power-plugs-sockets. We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters. You need a voltage converter in Australia, when living in Canada! Also the frequency in Australia (50 Hz) differs from the frequency in Canada (60 Hz).
You can seriously damage your appliances. You should use a voltage converter which also changes the frequency, but these are hard to find.
If your converter cannot change the frequency, be warned! Be especially careful with moving, rotating and time related appliances like clocks, shavers and electric fan heaters. To be sure, check the label on the appliance. (more…)