[AW2007]

I am moving for Syd and was wondering whether any of my electrical goods will work in HK? For instance my computer and TV?

[ontheroad]

Yep, just get a AUS-UK plug converter... it's quite cheap.

[dropdedfwed]

or cut off the plug and put a local plug on the cord. for computers, just buy a local cord.

voltage etc is essentially the same...

[discobay]

Originally Posted by AW2007

I am moving for Syd and was wondering whether any of my electrical goods will work in HK?

Clarify which way you are moving? Are you moving TO Sydney or TO HK?

[humanbeing]

Originally Posted by AW2007

I am moving for Syd and was wondering whether any of my electrical goods will work in HK? For instance my computer and TV?

TV:HK PAL I Aus:PAL B/G

Computer:
IEC type removable cord[ buy a new cord/ cut & relace the plug]
chargers for mobile etc [things that can't cut & relace the plug] :
OZ powerboard + plug: cut & relace [OZ to UK ]

NEVER use any AUS-UK plug converter
Fire risk -if shorts occur, a 32A MCB won't trip before that thinny wire catch fire!!! -poor connection

[ontheroad]

Originally Posted by humanbeing

NEVER use any AUS-UK plug converter
Fire risk -if shorts occur, a 32A MCB won't trip before that thinny wire catch fire!!! -poor connection

Honey, I'm a third generation expat, and I've moved around all my life... I usually cut cords but also use a lot of plug converters, and I've never heard of any fires started by plug converters....

[humanbeing]

radial vs ring main
British BS1363 "ring main" is a different animal [30A!!!] . In order to protect the thinny flex right amperage "bs1362 fuse" must in the plugtop!!!

[AW2007]

Sorry to clarift, I am moving from Sydney to Hong Kong.

My idea potentially was to bring an AUS powerboard (i.e. one where I have 4 sockets), plug that into the wall using a converted. And then just using all my AUS appliances through that? Will that work, or is there a chance of a short circuit?

In addition, a friend told me it might not be safe for me to bring my Plasma back as it might overheat and blow up?

[PDLM]

What you propose with the powerboard will work fine.

For your plasma I can't see why there would be a problem... Australia is 220V 50Hz isn't it? That's the same as Hong Kong.

[dropdedfwed]

in regards to power boards, as PDLM says, there will be no problem. I have about 3 of them as you describe - aussie power board, UK plug. Dont forget the power boards are only rated to about 10amps, so a few mobile phone chargers, a computer etc is all you should stick on one board. Check the wattage (10 amps = 2200-2400watts) of your appliances and make sure you're under 10amps.

travel adaptors ARE tricky, especially for Aussie 3 pin sockets. the contacts rarely form a nice flat contact with the adaptor, and generally spark when you wiggle them. sockets from other countries a little safer as they seem to contact better inside.

your best options really are to cut the cord and put a new plug on, as well as the power board thingy

and yes, HK is roughly the same as Oz power (220-240V, 50Hz)