Should work absolutely fine.
Submitted by Capo Boi on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 18:22In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Should work absolutely fine.
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Thanks Capo Boi .... I seem
Submitted by gabrielledi on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 18:36In reply to Should work absolutely fine. by Capo Boi
Thanks Capo Boi .... I seem to remember some years ago that TV sets were not compatible but guess things have changed.
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you are right
Submitted by adriatica on Sat, 08/29/2009 - 03:31In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
when we moved despite the TV saying it worked everywhere did and does not function in italy... you either get sound or picture...its now used for games... so in the past they didnt do what they said because Italy uses a diferent set up and from what capo boi says it now seems that they will tune into the Italian way of doing things... so your memory does serve you well...
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Thanks Adriatica!
Submitted by gabrielledi on Sat, 08/29/2009 - 17:25In reply to you are right by adriatica
Thanks Adriatica!
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Adriatica, think this is
Submitted by Capo Boi on Sat, 08/29/2009 - 07:51In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Adriatica, think this is because the sound channel in Italy is on a different frequency from that in the UK. (Certainly was with analogue). With newer tv's the frequency can be changed from the menu settings. Gabrielledi, if you want to be absolutely sure I'd phone up lg's technical help desk. I'd hate you to take over for nothing. However, virtually all new brands of tv will now work in Italy. Also, when moving its best to have the tv in an upright position. This puts less pressure on the screen.
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Thanks Capo Boi - never
Submitted by gabrielledi on Sat, 08/29/2009 - 17:28In reply to Adriatica, think this is by Capo Boi
Thanks Capo Boi - never thought of calling them! Also appreciate the tip on transporting.cheers
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In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
I think I am right in saying that as far as analogue TV goes then UK and Italy both use PAL but they are different versions (something to do with the separation in frequencies betwen sound and vision) Now where that leaves us viz a vis digital I am not sure.
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Thanks Elliven - I had looked
Submitted by gabrielledi on Sat, 08/29/2009 - 17:31Thanks Elliven - I had looked up a website and saw Italy and UK do both use PAL, however as you say they have different versions, UK is PAL I and Italy is PAL B/G and wasn't sure of the difference.
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Try the TV Set Up menu
Submitted by alan h on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 05:57In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
You should be able to go to the Set Up menu on the TV and choose a setting that will work properly - probably a generic one for Europe [not France] or specifically Italy.
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TV AND ELECTRICAL HELP
Submitted by christine+c on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 07:46In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
hi everybody, could someone give me some advice please, we are moving to the Abruzzo region quite soon and I need to know, before I sell everything, if my tv, computer and various electrical tools (drills, sander etc) will work on the Italian circuits. Hopefully they will and save us re-buying everything, any advice would be very much appreciated...thank you...christine
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Christine ........
Submitted by alan h on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 10:18In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
They all should work fine - but remember that your electric supply will probably be limited to 3kW - so you may neeed to make sure that you don't have too many things at once. 2 things;- TV - will need re-programming for the italian signal - see earlier responses in this thread kettle- don't bring one - they invariably blow the circuit as they take too much power
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In reply to Christine ........ by alan h
alan h is correct.............some friends of mine have moved into a house locally and plugged in their electric toaster (1.4kw) and their electric kettle(1.8Kw).......together they total more than the total 3Kw, so with all the other LITTLE things running (fridge freezer, TV, radio, computer,lights etc) you can guess what happened! I think Enel (electric suppliers) HAVE to provide 10% more than your nominated supply amount, so if you have a 3Kw supply, you will be provided with 3.3Kw. You can upgrade in (I think) 3Kw chunks, so 3,6,9 etc............ We have 6Kw here and it covers all of our needs including pool pump etc. We use gas hob for our cuppas. Good Luck, S
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Think green! Most Italians
Submitted by bunterboy on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 16:24In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Think green! Most Italians get by with 3kw or less and so can you. Just plan ahead. As it happpens the Italian motorist had the smallest carbon foot-print in Western Europe for many years, largely because of the horendous cost of petrol, however recently , Italian Autostrada have started to resemble the Autobhans of Bavaria -so hello gas guzzlers!! Things may change ofcourse.........
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One tip for longevity of your
Submitted by castel on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 04:05In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
One tip for longevity of your electric plug ins, mark one side of the plug as top, that way you avoid reversing the polarity every time you plug in. Were on 3kw, can run washing machine, pool pumps lights, tv no prob, put the oven on as weel and will almost cetainly trip the electric, plug in a couple of hairdryers and guaranteed to trip the leccy
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Castel> One tip for longevity
Submitted by Serrano on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 04:25In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Castel> One tip for longevity of your electric plug ins, mark one side of the plug as top, that way you avoid reversing the polarity every time you plug in. I'm completely puzzled by this. What possible difference can it make?
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A tip ..................
Submitted by alan h on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 04:28In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Take a few UK multipoint extension leads with you when you move. Remove the plugs on them and replace with Italian plugs. Then you don't have to change the plug on every appliance you take over, [though you may wish to over time] and you won't have to throw phone chargers etc away and buy new ones. Also useful when [if] you have visitors with all their paraphernalia
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Hi Serrano I should of been
Submitted by castel on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 07:14In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Hi Serrano I should of been more specific, german friends of ours maintain that constant switching reduces life span of appliances - no idea how true this is. The other point is when using UK appliances via an adapter. I dont think many of them any sort of polarity protection.
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electricals
Submitted by Patz on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 13:03In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Hi, Christine. I don't know about the TV but your computer should work fine. I brought several of those continental adaptor things with me for electrical appliances such as my hand blender, food mixer, etc as I am attached to them! I also brought an electric kettle with me as they are expensive here. Then I got an electrician to change the plugs on the appliances I use most often. Everything will work OK on the adaptors but it does mean you use more electricity. In Italy you have to get used to not having everything on at once. Pat
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What ..............?
Submitted by alan h on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 13:17In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
"Everything will work OK on the adaptors but it does mean you use more electricity." Apart from the cost of running the little red neon bulb - how are they more expensive to run?
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