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Message posted by chippy54 on 21�April�2005 at 9:39am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

chippy54

Corfu

Hi this question has probably been asked before but I carnt find it on the site.

Can someone who lives in greece please confirm what will work as we are moving as soon as our house has sold and want to know what to bring from the following.

Washing machine, Tumbledrier, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Kettel, Toaster and the most important Dishwasher.

THANKS FOR THE HELP IN ANTISIPATION

Thanks cheryl(mrs chippy54)

Message posted by openside on 21�April�2005 at 12:54pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

openside

Corfu

Have just looked into this myself and correct me if I am wrong but almost everything is transferrable.

The voltage is within the permitted perecentage difference for 240v equipment to work, a cooker will have to be LPG usable and a tv will work if you are using a sattelite otherwise probably not for local stations, all the items you mentioned though can be used in Corfu.

Message posted by ecotrails on 21�April�2005 at 1:18pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

ecotrails

Corfu

this has come up recently in a couple of threads

You need to think about the way your Greek property is wired. Usually there are 10 amp circuit breakers to each socket. This means that any appliance should not be rated at more than 2200 watt for a 220volt supply or 2400 watt for a 240 volt supply.

Your kettle is likely to be 3000 watt (look at the label) which would blow a 10 amp trip/fuse (it's equivalent wattage at 220 volts is 2750 watts). Equally if you have a powerful heater in the washer or tumble dryer then same applies.

It maybe possible that your Greek house has 16 amp trips, then thats OK, I would find out.

Another thing about washing macjhines is that if you have a fancy electronic one then the winter electrical storms will soon put paid to it without good surge protection in place.

Ian

Message posted by greeceishome on 21�April�2005 at 1:37pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

greeceishome

Corfu

Our washing machine caused but a minor hiccup. The guy who plumbed it in said we couldn't connect to the hot water pipe as they only work off the cold water pipe here and heat the water internally.

He jiggled about at the back and it worked.

Generally speaking, it's only TVs which can present some problems if you can't re program them.

Message posted by chippy54 on 21�April�2005 at 5:42pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

chippy54

Corfu

Thanks for all the replies

I was told that washing machines didnt spin at as high a speed as they do at home they can be used but are not efficiant

toasters and kettels are too high wattage and blow the fuses and freezers dont freeze properly form your answers i gather this is all wrong and they just wanted me to buy new in greece maybe to boost the econemy HA HA

Oh well may be i will just leave them all behind new house new start what do you think ( i know what the old man will say)

Message posted by Graham T-A on 21�April�2005 at 5:50pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Graham T-A

Corfu

The washers spin slower because the ones you buy there are meant to spin slower. It's quite usual for a washer to have a spin speed of 400 or 600 RPM. Don't know why they are so slow. Your washing machine will be only a little slower than when here. As Ian says, if you have a 16amp trip on the sockets your kettle and toaster will still work but are taking slightly more power than the socket is designed for so it may get a bit warm.If you are taking your washing machine don't forget to put the securing bolts back in before transporting it.

Message posted by maggiewright on 21�April�2005 at 9:19pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

maggiewright

Corfu

Numbers for a good plumber and electricion in the central area anyone?

Maggie.

Message posted by Homesick on 22�April�2005 at 12:52am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Homesick

Corfu

I was advised not to buy a digital washing machine, and to buy a washer with a mechanical program as the power surges mess them up.

Blake...

Message posted by Graham T-A on 22�April�2005 at 1:17am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Graham T-A

Corfu

I really do think you would be pushing your luck having a digital washing machine, or anything else digital!! It's a nightmare in Corfu keeping things like PCs, Telephone etc working in the winter in Corfu. I have got up in the night many times and run down the cellar to disconnect everything as the lightning came. It still didn't help as lightning struck the exchange and wiped out all the phones for 2 weeks. Forget your washing machine and get a mangle with a big handle!!!

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