Luxembourg Travel Forum

can i use my televisions and other electrical stuff from the U.S. in luxembourg from what i read i would need a adaptor to go from 110v to the 220v they use . and if thats what i need how much are they and are they easy to purchase?

TV, video (VHS): No, the US uses NTSC, Europe uses PAL television signal system.

Other appliances: check if it says 110-230 Volts, 50-60 Hz. In Europe it's 230 Volt, 50 Hz (USA: 110 V, 60 Hz).

Mobile phone: check if it's tri/quad band.

If appliances are "multi-usable" you only need to get an adapter for the socket.

http://kropla.com/electric2.htm

so none of my tv's will work at all even with adaptors?

so none of my tv's will work even with adaptors?

No.

Not only that but to go from 110v to 220v you require a TRANSFORMER, not just an adaptor (which applies merely to the type of plug - see types C and E on here http://www.travel-images.com/electric-plugs.html). Otherwise, quite apart from your television, your lamps are going to explode! Even without the transformer issue, adaptors are made for short-term use when travelling, so if you use these on a long-term basis for all your (non-transformer requiring) appliances your insurer won't pay out in the event of a fire.
See also http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap11/electric.htm

thank you guys you have been very helpful