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Is Canadian electricity the same as American electricity or do I need a transformer for my guitar amp?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Not only is Canadian electricity the same as American electricity, much of the power used in the US is generated in Canada and transmitted to the US, so you've likely been using Canadian power all along.

    You don't need a transformer for your amp.

    Enjoy your visit!

  • trixi
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    yeah heavily. the only time that they have got ever had electricity became in the process the 2010 iciness olympics and there became a skill twine working each and every of how up from 'murrica. different than that, they do merely it the ol' formed way and make fires from the northern lights and dance with beluga whales and placed on walrus and polar endure skins.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Our electricity is the better metric kind. We use unpolluted rivers to produce it. Unfortunately you can't play AC/DC without an adapter, but you can practise HIP HOP in the bathtub with your electronic equipment. Using our electricity without a filter gave Bob Dylan his voice, KISS their makeup, and caused Keith Richards to use drugs, so be warned..

  • 1 decade ago

    Good Grief, but I guess if you don't know - you should ask. BTW: California still owes BC $$$ for hydro power they used 10 years ago- with no adaptor needed.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Actually, we have the metric system up here in chilly canada, therefore 1 kilowat of power in Canada, equals 1.6 kilowat in the US.

    Our power is much safer than yours, therefore you can wet your finger and jam it in the outlet, just to make sure it works.

    Have fun!

  • 1 decade ago

    Well you see, in Canada we use a little thing called pacifist power. It's quite different from the American power system.

  • 1 decade ago

    We're exactly the same. There's no need for any special adapters.

    Source(s): just a Canuck
  • 1 decade ago

    No, our electricity is red and comes in a bilingual wire. You will definitely need a translator.

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