Wiring a mains fan, help needed.

[trinitybound]

electricity is universal doesn't change from country to country... ground, wire gauge, voltage, loading capabilities etc are consistent whereever you go

WRONG

I went to college for electronics engineering.
Have you ever seen an outlet converter for traveling to Europe? Some countries use two wire for 230v here in USA we use three wire for 240v and sometimes even 4 wires for 240v.