ELECTRICAL CURRENT

[sherlock]

I know that in at least some parts of Europe, the electrical cuurent is different somehow. At least their plugs are different. Is the current in Canada the same as the US? I am considering buying something from there and don't want to end up with another boat anchor.

Thanks

[lumpy]

All North America has the same current.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternating_current

Check this out.
Lumpy

[beefmann]

shur,

what you have to be aware of in  US. VS. erope is the following information and it will apply to a few other countries as w

here in the United States most house hold appliances , TV, radios, garage door openers, computers. ETC. run on 120 volts and 60 hertz.

in Eroupe most all appliances and devices are designed to run on 200 volts and 50 hertz .. if you are asking so you can bring a razor to eroupe you can, however...you would need an voltage adapter to convert there voltage to the U.S. the 10 Hertz difference is a big difference only when you would be running a device for extended periods of time.

Hope this helps

Beef

[3rensho]

We use 220V, 50Hz single phase for small appliances here in Europe.  My OBS is 220V.  Larger appliances like a dishwasher, etc. use 400V 3 phase.

[beefmann]

I stand corrected on voltage

Beef