European plug
#1
09-12-20, 07:29 AM
European plug
Hello, my daughter has a stand up fan and it has a EU plug end on it which 2 prongs, is it possible to cut the end and change it to a US plug, and if yes, are the wires the same as US wires to put on the plug
#3
09-12-20, 09:57 AM
First, check the motor rating, most fans will work on 120v-240v.
Second, it's probably simpler to get a EU-US adapter online
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Second, it's probably simpler to get a EU-US adapter online
<img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71Gml-ZYS7L._AC_SL1500_.jpg" width="1500" height="809"/>
#4
09-12-20, 10:24 AM
Group Moderator
I doubt a European fan will operate here. Their voltage and frequency is different than our current in the US. A TV or cell phone charger can usually go both ways but things with motors like hair dryers and fans no so much unless it has a voltage switch.
#5
09-12-20, 04:22 PM
things with motors like hair dryers and fans no so much
I had to reverse situation with a 120v box fan in a 240v outlet. The fan simply ran faster.
#7
09-12-20, 04:41 PM
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#9
09-13-20, 05:40 AM
Group Moderator
You can control AC motors using frequency (Variable Frequency Drive) Other motors use a separate set of windings to change speed as you find in a simple box fan.
Running a 120 volt motor on 240 volts will likely burn up the motor
Running a 120 volt motor on 240 volts will likely burn up the motor
