Can it be, too, that besides the seemingly identical specs from AU to UK, there are some differencies, and it could need a different power adapter, not only the cable?
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230V / 50Hz which is the same as the UK
Plug type: Type I used in Australia and New Zealand
Socket rating: 10 amps which is lower than the UK’s 13 amps
Voltage converter needed? No
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Where they differ
Feature UK / Australia and NZ
Plug shape Rectangular pins / Angled flat pins
Fuse Built in / No plug fuse
Socket rating 13 amps / 10 amps
Safety Fuse protection / Circuit breaker protection
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The 10 amp difference: the one point that matters
In practical terms:
UK socket allows up to 3,120W
Australia and NZ socket allows up to 2,400W
Most appliances are well within this range.
Laptop chargers use around 1 to 2 amps
TVs use around 1 to 3 amps
Fridges use around 1 to 2 amps
Washing machines usually stay under 10 amps
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The UK kettle problem
This is where most people get caught out.
A typical UK kettle:
3,000W which is 13 amps
This exceeds the 10 amp limit in Australia and New Zealand.
Using it, even with an adapter, is unsafe. It can overheat, trip circuits, or damage wiring.
The simplest solution is to leave it behind and buy a local kettle.
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https://www.anglopacific.co.uk/blog/...ters-guide.htm
A UK power adapter, can have a different fuse compared to AU ones?
Ps: yep, the Forma is fantasically super lightweight
(192gr); as comparison the Inkpad Color 3 (7.8") within its cover is 390gr.