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The voltage of the blender most likely will be designed for 120v AC and the South Africa power point will be 230v AC . (if internet information on SA is correct )
Check for a label on the blender that tells you what the input voltage AC is. most likely it will show 120V 60HZ
then you need a step down transformer. https://www.tortech.com.au/step-down-transformer-australia/usa-step-down-transformer Google search 240v AC to 115V AC step down transformer
It should work straight out with a step down transformer. That is of course if the mains supply in South Africa is 240 240 and the unit being American is 110.
This is of course not unless it was initially tried without a transformer or stepdown converter which would mean that the charger/adapter has been fried and therefore damaged.
Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.
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You need a step-down voltage converter to convert 220V to 120V.
Amazon has them. One example - http://www.amazon.com/VCT-VT-300-Voltage-Transformer-Converts/dp/B000J65PJQ/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1365005058&sr=1-13&keywords=convert+120V+to+220 or http://www.amazon.com/Voltage-Converter-220-240-110/dp/B001ES8YY6/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1365005058&sr=1-2&keywords=convert+120V+to+220.
Look for words like "voltage converter", "voltage transformer" and "travel"
If the power supply that came with the unit says only 120V, you must use a voltage converter with the unit. If you plug the charger into your 220V system without a convertr, it will damage the charger
The voltage in Greece is 220volts and in USA is 120v. Now depending on where you bought it from there might be a voltage selector at the back ( near or inside the battery compartment you will find a slide switch - you will have to use a flat blade screwdriver to change voltage). Mostly only Asian models have 120/220v selector because Japan is 120v and the rest of Asia is 220. Another way to find out if its multi voltage, check the sticker or engraving at the back it will be mentioned on it.
Welcome to Fixya. You can check if the power output in South Africa and UK is the same. If you have 110 or 240V in africa check if the Voltage in UK is 110 or 220V aswell. If it is the same it only means that the adaptor is bad. If you can go to a store in UK find an adapter that is compatible with the headphone you can test it and see if it will work.
You need to get a stepdown autotransformer that takes the 220~240vac input and step it down to 120vac (BOSE can handle 50 or 60Hz line frequency), the problem will be getting one with the NEMA5-15R US style outlet so you can plug your BOSE into this step down autotransformer.
Learn more about plug types and voltages around the world: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets
no, it will definately run fine in Australia.Electricity in South Africa is 230 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second which is the same as Australia. The voltage in Aus and SA will be somewhere between 220/240v most of the time.
Johan I think you can just plug it in & it will work ok you could try it if there' s a problem most likley it would blow the breaker of fuse. 220 would be less voltage so I don't think it would cause a problem. That's what I would do. I don't know what outlets they use over there might have to use a different plug on the power cord. Might want to check with someone over there but I think you can do that.
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