Tim Hortons coffee machine

can2uk
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Joined: 27 Oct 2004
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Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 5:54 pm

 

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10 days to go before I arrive in London from Ottawa, and I have a ? about Tim Hortons coffee machine...

What do I need in the UK if I buy the machine here and take it over there? Do I need to buy a converter plug here or in the UK?

This is funny as I'm an immigrant to Canada, but got hooked on Tim Hortons!!! I'll have to take it with me now.

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Brenda
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Joined: 21 Feb 2004
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Location: Stirling

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 12:13 am

 

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For the coffee maker I would get an adaptor in Canada and bring some coffee with you.

I don't drink coffee myself, but most people, if they do drink coffee, drink instant, just-add-hot water-and-mix, coffee.

It's a bit sad really, but they are more enthusiastic about their tea.

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themeone
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Joined: 28 May 2004
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Location: London UK

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 2:11 am

 

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I think you'll need what's known as a "step-up" transformer i.e. converting 110 to 240 volts. Make sure you get one which can handle the power requirements of your coffee maker, though. You'll also need an adapter for the different electrical sockets in the UK.

I guess there's a chance the coffee maker might be dual voltage - if it is, it'll probably say something like 100-240V somewhere on it, in which case you'll only need an adapter.

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can2uk
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 7:46 pm

 

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Thank you for the replies. I'll be looking for one this weekend.

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Aizlynn
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Location: Rochdale area

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 8:35 am

 

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When looking for an adapter plug for your coffee maker be sure to ask if it will be compatable with how many volts your machine uses. Volts are important so ask lots of questions. Look in travel shops. I fried something I brought with me because I just plugged the plug changer thingy onto it and plugged it in the wall. And also, hairdryers usually say they are dual voltage but they lie. The hairdryer I brought with me would heat up and crap out so I had to buy one here.
And bring lots of your own coffee as most coffee here is not nice. You might be able to order it online once you are here.

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themeone
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Location: London UK

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 11:31 am

 

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To be honest, if an appliance is not dual voltage, many people seem to take the view that it is not worth transporting. Voltage transformers are still not particularly cheap - in fact, the cost of the transformer can sometimes exceed the value of the appliance particularly if the appliance uses a lot of power.

The higher the appliance's power rating, the more expensive the transformer needed, and I would guess a coffee maker would be quite highly rated.

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