Question about electricity in Spain.?
The information on my laptop cord, digital camera battery charger cord, and cell phone charger cord all say: input 100-240V 50-60 Hz My alarm clock says: 120V 60Hz Will these work in Spain, as long as I get an outlet adapter I am plug them into the wall? so can someone actually answer my question? Will they or will they not work? I know now the alarm clock won't but what about the others??
Other - Spain - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Your alarm clock won't, but that "240" indicates that they take the higher voltage there. In fact, the clock might just be really funny there. I had a friend who plugged her clock into the wall in Spain. We thought everything was fine at first...it SEEMED to be working okay...then we looked up about ten minutes later, and almost an hour had passed! My experience...somehow, those rechargeable batteries don't charge right afterwards... Check, too, your hair appliances, etc. Those can be bought in dual voltage. In fact, if what you have isn't, splurge the extra $10 or so per each, and get them.
Answer 2 :
CALL THE FIREFIGHTERS! Another American in town! The voltage in Spain is 220 volts. If you plug in your US toys, there will be a big bang, the trip switches will go, and your toy may melt and burst into flames. Forget adaptors, they are often more expensive than buying new chargers which can work in 220 volt areas. Alarm clock? Buy a battery one You will not to need new camera and cellphone chargers if there is a 220/240 voltage switch on the chargers. The voltage on the charger cords does not matter. What is important is what is written on the chargers. IF IN DOUBT CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER. and buy 220/240 volt chargers. They are not expensive. Better safe than sorry. The items you may require are available in in Spain. Have a great time in Spain!
Answer 3 :
I'm using my laptop to write this. I bought it in the UK and everything is fine. You need a European adapter for the plug.
Answer 4 :
I live in Spain and my friend from the US often brings stuff over here. Some things work but others don't. Her crockpot burned out but her laptop works fine with an adaptor but I suppose it depends what type of charger you have.
Answer 5 :
The others - yes. I buy some electrical equipment in the UK that all work in Spain with a 3 to 2 plug adaptor
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