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Posted by kmim2208 13 yrs ago
hi, we're about to leave for hk this month. my husband and i were wondering if we could bring some basic appliances (with motors) but a friend advised us that the electric current in hk has a specific "cycle" that will render most of our appliances here useless.


does anybody know what specific tech requirements are needed to run basic appliances such as:


- electric razors

- kitchenaide mixer

- microwave oven

- food processor


appreciate the help. thanks in advance :)

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Ken A 13 yrs ago
I suppose it depends entirely on where you are moving to. For example I don't think there is any problem with taking most items to the UK as it is a similar system.


You should also be able to find travel adaptors that would make all items work just fine.

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kmim2208 13 yrs ago
Excuse my poor English. We are moving TO Hong Kong FROM the Philippines soon and the appliances with motors we use currently run on a 60 Hertz cycle. We're told if the cycle is less than that it can damage electrical equipment. Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks very much.

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