What do I need to power my American devices in Europe?
I will be traveling to Spain and possibly other European countries, and I want to be able to plug in my iPhone, my HP laptop, my hair dryer and straightener, and possibly other common electrical and electronic devices. I know I will need a plug converter for the things that don't need their voltage converted, but which of my things WILL need a voltage converter? And can anyone suggest a good one? Thanks!
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Answer 1 :
look on the back of the item or find the instructions to see what voltage they accept. Laptops are now mostly dual voltage but do check; anything you plug in to European voltages that doesn't accept 220V WILL blow up. don't forget your travel insurance with all this stuff.
Answer 2 :
Check out Frys Electronics or Radio Shack they have converters 220V to 120V get one with around 50W available power. Most of the electronics Laptops are working from 100V to 250V so no transformer is need it, however you will need plug converter to adjust to EU outlets, and they are available at Fry or Radio Shack Target and many other places. Cost from $1 to $15.
Answer 3 :
Look at the brick on the items you're bringing (if the big chunky thing that often either plugs directly into the wall or has cords coming out of it that you plug into the wall). If the brick says 110V-240V or something along those lines, you don't need a power converter. Using one will actually fry your electronics, so check before you plug anything in. Most items nowadays come equipped to handle110V-240V, so converters are slowly becoming useless. Be careful with your hair straightener though, certain brands (like CHI) won't work abroad. You will however need plug adaptors, so be sure to buy those
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