US connectors with 220/240v


Hi,
Can I use US sockets & plugs with Europe 220/240v ? This is with the understanding that the apparatus can accept 220/240v.

I have many cables with the US standard and before changing them to schuko maybe would be best to use as is juts adapt the power distributor; fit oen schuko to plug into mains at wall

Thanks
Tim
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I am in australia with same issue - I changed one dedicated wall plug over to a US style plug and then ran my equipment of a Essence - REFERENCE POWER DISTRIBUTOR. works fine and means i can run all usa cables. Also believe this product can be ordered with a Schuko plug and US receptacles.
I am indonesia. done the same thing as Gaw370, change my wall plug to us plug. and you can have more options on trying more power chord. as us version has larger varieties in used item as well (agon). worth the effort.

grip well too. all my equipment is 220-240v tho.
Yes, the standard of the US plugs and sockets is generally high and if you are using say hospital grade stuff it will pass the tests used in 230V countries, though may be technically illegal. So your insurance could be useless if you burn your house down. BUT, some US power cords are dangerous to use in 230V countries as some cables used in US power cords are rated too low to be safe (eg at 300V). You should ask the manufacturer for the voltage rating and only use cables rated at 500V and above IMO.
Redkiwi, is US PC tht rated at 300v very common in highend PC? thanks for the info. will be caution in the future.
I have come across a few when enquiring of the manufacturers of the PCs I was looking at. I ended up with vhaudio airsine because Chris was very credible in his statements about voltage ratings (and they are very nice cables too). Some said 'no way should you use our cables on 230V'.