I will be traveling to Spain with my Hair Straightener and Laptop. What will I need?? Converter or Adapter?
I am from the United States and will be traveling to Madrid, Spain for a couple of weeks. I plan on taking my Hair Straightener and my Laptop. With the info on my products stated before, I was wondering what I will need... a converter, an adapter or what?? Is there a certain one that works better than others? And where would you recommend buying it? Please help I don't want to fry anything. My HP Laptop Charger has 3 prongs and shows: Wide Range Input Input: 100-240V ~ 1.7A (1,7A) 50-60Hz Output: 18.5V (18,5V) --- 3.5A (3,5A) 65W My Hair Straightener has 2 prongs. I no longer have the box it can in and I don't know if this means anything but the wire shows: CSA Non-Integral SPT-1 300V 105°C FT2 2/18AWG
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Answer 1 :
If you go to any specialty place that sells luggage and they usually have converters there. You already have adapter's for you appliances (the thing you use to plug into the wall). A converter just takes the two prong device we use in the states and allows you to plug into an outlet where ever you'll be staying in Madrid. If all else fails, they'll probably sell them in the airport as well...but I wouldn't count on it. I haven't been to Spain in a long time, so I'm not sure of the airport in Madrid anymore. You can also check out best buy or anywhere they'd sell electronics/traveling gear. Good luck and enjoy your trip :) Edit: Why the thumbs down? Whatever...
Answer 2 :
You will ALWAYS need a SPANISH plug adapter...it's got two ROUND prongs, Get one that has three holes on the female side for your computer...according to your information, you won't need a voltage converter for it. You can buy a dual voltage hair appliance. I recommend it...it's a good thing to have...they are much simpler to use. If you don't want to, you'll probably spend as much for the converter to use it. Go to any store that sells luggage, and ask them for help. You can bring along the information you posted, but I can tell you, the computer is dual voltage, and the hair straightener is probably not. BTW, plug adapters are readily available in Spain at hardware stores, for about 3€. There's a hardware store or two on just about any block in Madrid. Check the BODY of the hair straightener, and see if it doesn't have that 100 - 220 or 240 V symbol somewhere, or if it says "dual voltage" anywhere. Older appliances have a switch, but they are making them now that switch automatically.
Answer 3 :
you need an adapter plug (a plug with 2 round prongs) for your computer. that is what the Input: 100-240V means (it can be used in US- 110 V and Europe -220 V) If the cord on your iron doesn't also show that (,Input: 100-240V ) then you will need a CONVERTER AND an adapter plug for your iron, which is big and cumbersome and not worth it... go without the iron, or buy a cheap one here (20 euros) for the duration. Happy travels PS- you can buy the adapter plug in any 'Ferreteria' (hardware shop) in Spain, and they are cheap, only a couple of euros
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