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    • Of course you can't

      • Of course you can't. The 20A plug was put there for a reason. Believe me, the manufacturer would much rather have put a 15A plug on there to make it more widely usable - they didn't use a 20A plug to annoy you... It's because they can't use a 15A. The 80% rule also applies to portable appliances.
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  2. Oct 29, 2014 · Fitting a plug to a appliance is simple, all you need is a screwdriver to remove the old plug unless it is a molded on item then you just cut the old one off strip the wires to length and fit the new one.

  3. Jun 9, 2024 · Adapters simply convert the plug shape to fit European outlets, while transformers also convert the voltage to a compatible level for your hair dryer. Select an adapter that matches the plug type of your hair dryer and the outlet type in the European country you’re visiting.

  4. Aug 24, 2023 · If it does, all you need is a travel adapter to plug your hair dryer into the electrical outlets of different countries. Travel adapters do not convert voltage but simply adapt the plug shape to fit different outlet types.

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  5. One of the first and most important requirements is to use a power outlet suitable for the particular hair dryer that you are using. Most likely, the outlet will need to be rated as 110V or 240V and up to 15A or 10A depending on the specific model.

  6. n We recommend you replace the appliance with a UK standard electrical product if the plug is not suitable for conversion. CFOA supports the Electrical Safety Council’s aim to reduce the risk of fires caused by electricity. Helpline: 020 3463 5100 Fax: 020 3463 5139.

  7. Oct 2, 2023 · With nearly 16 amps of current drawn from a 120-volt outlet, it’s easy to see that hair dryers use a lot of electricity, a whole lot more than a hair straightener but quite close to a curling iron (specifically a moulder).

  8. Jan 27, 2008 · 1.25 mm² flex is rated at 13A and your hair drier uses around 9 amp. What sets the size of flex is the size of the fuse, although you can get 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, and 13 amp, 3 and 13 amp are the preferred sizes, the rest are harder to find, so 1.25 mm² flex is what I would used.

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