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From Nashville to the UK: The 120V to 230V Appliance Purge (and What I Replaced Them With!)
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items When my family and I packed up our life in Nashville to move to Scotland, I knew there'd be a lot to learn. I knew from my travels to the UK that American appliances require UK adapters. I quickly realized, though, that I'd need to replace all of my ...
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Hair Care & Personal Styling
Kitchen Appliance Overhaul
Housekeeping
Wellness & Recovery Tools
Hair Care & Personal Styling
UK-compliant styling tools and the U.S. versions I replaced.
Left Behind: Dyson Nural (US 120V). The UK Swap: Dyson Nural (UK 230V). The Reason: High-wattage heating and motor tools are a major hazard with simple plug adapters. Buying the native UK version ensures my scalp-protecting sensors and high airflow w...
Dyson Supersonic Nural™ hair dryer (Prussian Blue/Rich ...
Left Behind: Older GHD Flat Iron (US Voltage). The UK Swap: New GHD Platinum Plus Flat Iron. The Reason: Fun fact: GHD is actually a British company! While some newer models have universal voltage, older ones do not. Buying a native UK version guaran...
ghd Platinum+ Flat Iron (1 inch plate) Black
Left Behind: T3 Hairdryer and Diffuser (US 120V). The UK Swap: ghd helios™ Hair Dryer and Diffuser. The Reason: My T3 setup couldn't make the jump to the UK power grid. I replaced it with the ghd helios (a British salon favorite!). Combined with the ...
ghd Helios Hair Dryer - Lightweight, Shine
Kitchen Appliance Overhaul
Left Behind: Vitamix Ascent A3500 (US 120V). The UK Swap: Vitamix Ascent A3500i. The Reason: We are a family that loves smoothies. The "i" in the UK model stands for the European safety interlock lid required by local regulations, and it gives me the...
Vitamix A3500i - Amazon.co.uk
Left Behind: Breville 3-in-1 Combi Wave. The UK Swap: Sage the Combi Wave 3 in 1. The Reason: Expat tip: Breville operates under the brand name Sage in the UK and Europe. It is the exact same premium 3-in-1 microwave, air fryer, and convection oven, ...
Sage Combi Wave 3-in-1 Air Fryer Microwave
Left Behind: OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker. The UK Swap: Moccamaster KBG Select (UK Version)The Reason: OXO’s brilliant drip machines are hard to find in UK voltages. Both Sage and Moccamaster are the absolute gold standards over here for specialty, te...
Moccamaster KBG Select UK Plug Coffee Machine
Left Behind: Cuisinart Stainless Steel Electric Kettle (U.S. 120V). The UK Swap: Bosch Sky Variable Temperature Kettle (UK 230V). The Reason for the Upgrade: I loved my Cuisinart Kettle, but the outer surface got dangerously hot. The Bosch kettle has...
Bosch Sky Variable Temp Cordless Kettle
Housekeeping
Left Behind: Miele Canister Vacuum (US Voltage). The UK Swap: Miele UK Canister Vacuum. The Reason: European Union and UK energy regulations cap vacuum wattage differently than the US. Miele’s native UK lineup handles traditional British carpeting an...
Vacuum Cleaners | Bagged | Bagless | Cordless
Left Behind: Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum. The UK Swap: Dyson V15 Detect (UK Edition). The Reason: The V8 is an absolute classic for quick cleanups. You can buy the exact same model with a UK plug, or use the move as an excuse to upgrade to the V15 to tr...
Dyson V15 Detect™ Absolute cordless vacuum
Wellness & Recovery Tools
Therabody Theragun (US Version with UK Adapter Solution). The Good News: You do not need to rebuy the whole device! The Solution: Keep your US device and buy a standalone Theragun UK Power Adapter / Charger cable. It plugs directly into your existing...
15V Charger for Therabody Theragun Mini & Prime
The Good News: This traveled safely with me across the Atlantic! The Solution: Because this wellness tool charges via a universal USB-C port, the voltage conversion happens right inside any standard UK phone charging block. No special adapter require...
Therabody TheraCup - Portable Cupping Massage ...
The Good News: For me, this is a non-negotiable for targeted pain relief, and it made the move perfectly. The Solution: Like the Theracup, its USB charging system makes it completely universal. Just plug the standard charging cable into a local UK pl...
Therabody Powerdot
Left Behind: US Heating Wraps. The UK Swap: Cosi Home Heated Neck & Shoulder Pad. The Swap: Moving to Scotland meant saying goodbye to my US heating wraps, but this native UK version is far superior. Because it runs on Britain's powerful 230V gri...
Cosi Home Electric Heat Pad for Neck & Shoulder Pain