IronJambo Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I've been looking for an alarm clock. pretty ugly things generally but i've finally found one that i like online but i can't find a UK supplier. i'm guessing not but can you put a UK plug on something thats wired for the US? if not is it safe to use a US - UK plug adaptor on a permanent basis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Just use your mobile phone like the rest of us. It will be cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Never mind the plug, your main problem is that they use 110V and we use 230V. Your new alarm clock wouldn't like the voltage, unless it is dual voltage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 Never mind the plug, your main problem is that they use 110V and we use 230V. Your new alarm clock wouldn't like the voltage, unless it is dual voltage. boo hoo, i'd overlooked that. this is the clock in question http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/99fc/ quite like this bad boy too but not into just having it batter powered http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/10118/11142/Retro-TV-shaped-alarm-clock.phtml ideally looking for something retro. would love one with a white lcd display. anyone know anywhere that sells such things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Buy one of these from Maplins and you're sorted http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&DOY=8m4&ModuleNo=31899&criteria= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 Buy one of these from Maplins and you're sorted http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&DOY=8m4&ModuleNo=31899&criteria= cheers big man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 You can but it'll be the fire department waking you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 You can but it'll be the fire department waking you up. Why's that then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I regularly use a US to UK converter to charge a camera I bought in the States. I bought it from somewhere here, but it was a right pain to find - and I have no recollection of where I got it from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I've been looking for an alarm clock. pretty ugly things generally but i've finally found one that i like online but i can't find a UK supplier. i'm guessing not but can you put a UK plug on something thats wired for the US? if not is it safe to use a US - UK plug adaptor on a permanent basis? Have you asked them if they can supply a clock suitable for our electrical supply? The electrical goods stores that I went into in Florida said they could supply any of their wares to suit any countries electrical supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Some cool clocks from Gizoo, good website, I've bought a few things from them, reliable, reasonable etc. http://www.gizoo.co.uk/searchResults.asp?query=alarm+clock&Submit.x=0&Submit.y=0&Submit=submit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 cheers for your input guys, i've finally found what i was looking for (at least the closest possible). was down selfridges earlier and picked one up http://www.red5.co.uk/Pixel-Clock-Wedge-White-pr-423.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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