Voltage query

TeresaL

I hope I am in the right forum at last. Sorry for the confusion but I really need to know.

Is it alright to use a hair curler that is 250v on irish voltage. Can I just change the plug. This was bought on line and supposidley made for here.

naughtysmurf

If it’s clearly marked 250Vac, should be fine, the voltage in your home is probably around 230vac, the 250V is more than likely the maximum operating voltage of the item

TeresaL

Thanks for that. Voltage here is usually 220/240. It has a 2pin flat plug which I think is American, can I just change the plug?

monseiur

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119014107#Comment_119014107

No need to change plug, get an adaptor for around a €5.00 You may be travelling to say Spain or other European country in the future and may need to bring the curler. I doubt the curler originated in the US as all electrical equipment is 110v over there.

10-10-20

I just checked a GHD curler/straightner here (not mine) and it also has a 2-prong plug on it, but is installed into a removable 3-pin converter.

So yes you could change the plug, otherwise get one of these and convert it over more securely.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LANMU-Travel-Converter-Plug-Adapter/dp/B07PMJVZ6W/ref%3Dsr_1_16

naughtysmurf

If you decide to put a IRE/UK type plug top on it, if it’s originally from US, it may well have a black & a white wire under the outer insulation, black is live.

TeresaL

Thanks for that.