Kcalbv Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hi I'm trying to decide what to send in freight and what to sell before I move to Oz. I love my large Samsung fridge freezer but I've no idea if it will work in Oz with a standard adaptor. Any advice?! Thanks vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Well everything else works so I can't think why it wouldn't. But it might not fit the kitchen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kcalbv Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Yeah, that's true Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Electricals all work, you just need to change to plug. Most modern houses come with the kitchen designed to take a double fridge freezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kcalbv Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Great, thanks. So I just rewire with Aussie plugs rather than using an adaptor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Great, thanks. So I just rewire with Aussie plugs rather than using an adaptor? Adapator in Qld.............wiring (even a bloody plug) should be done by a leccy or your insurance would be void Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownEyedGal Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hi My advice - if you're moving into your own place with a family, then take everything. All electricals as stated above work the same. If re-wiring get it done professionally or use an adapter. Everything is a cost especially time. If its just you and partner, then don't bother because you can get good second-hand items or new (a bit costlier). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshire2oz Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 If you do take your fridge or freezer make sure you allow the gas to settle for a few hours before switching on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Personally I would disagree with the advice above .... Although I agree that the fridge should be able to be connected, it is often said that moving fridges shortens their life span. When the move is over sea and several months, I'm not sure you can guarantee it will still be serviceable when you arrive here. Add to that, what will you do about a fridge in the meantime? If you are sending your goods by sea, expect it to take 2 months at least, perhaps 3. You can either pack up early in the UK, and have your goods shortly after you arrive, or pack up late in the UK, and await your goods in Australia. Either way, you will have a gap of several weeks one end or the other - unless you are going into furnished rented one end or the other. So if it was me, I would sell or give away the fridge in the UK, and buy new in Aus. Most other things I would ship though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic1171 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I bought one from Appliances online quite reasonable, however I also shipped a larder fridge and it does as a drinks cooler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicF Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Personally I would disagree with the advice above .... Although I agree that the fridge should be able to be connected, it is often said that moving fridges shortens their life span. When the move is over sea and several months, I'm not sure you can guarantee it will still be serviceable when you arrive here. I have a fridge that I've had for 14 years and has moved house with me 6 times, including the move to Australia and still works as well now as it did when I bought it. My other fridge and separate freezer also came with us and also still work fine. As long as you allow the gas to settle before turning them on there shouldn't be any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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