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Electronics in USA

  • 08-06-2015 11:44PM
    #1
    silly old bear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭


    hi Im travelling to the US for a wedding and I'm wondering if i can use my curlers over there? i know there is a difference in the voltage over there but i never had a problem charging my phone or camera battery there so I'm not sure if it would be the same for curlers?


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  • #2
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,919 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    I'd say there will be a problem. Curlers involve heat which usually means big power requirement so I'd expect them to be 220V only. Study the device and see if you can see any mention of the voltage.....

    Good: 100-240V 50-60 Hz Will work anywhere, you just need a travel adapter

    Bad: 220V (or 240V) 50 Hz will not work in the US

    The voltage in the US is 110V, it's 220V here. Appliances with big power requirements are typically single voltage and won't travel.


  • #3
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,157 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    You would need a travel version with a switch on it for 110/220V ... if it doesn't have that do not plug it in, it will pop :)


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