I'm traveling to Europe and Asia in 3 months and I have a question about their electrical voltages. I know they use from 220-240V, and the U.S. uses 110-120V. Will I need a voltage converter to protect my electronics? Otherwise, would they blow? I have the usual personal electronics, such as laptop, portable CD player, cell phone, electric toothbrush, etc.

So, please tell me about using those electronics overseas. Thank you!

 

pretty much most of the world use 220-240. you would need a converter or transformer plug. but i used tons of electronics in asia n they're fine. they plug right in. because of shocks though. many non 110-120v outlet are dangerous.


i was electricuted back in 95 for plugging in a camcorder. man that was a shocking experience.

 

You need to check on the equipment itself. For instance on the power converter on your laptop it should say whether it is 220-240 v compatible .... much electrical equipment is dual voltage nowadays, but if you plug a 110-120v item into a 220-240v socket and it is not compatible, you will end up blowing the fuse if you are lucky or the equipment if you are unlucky!

Step down transformers from 220-240v to 110-120v are relatively cheap. Just make sure that the total power output (watts) of the transformer is >= the power demands of the equipment you want to use through it.

 

Thanks! Seems like such a hassle, but has to done.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by tokyo_james

 

jsut check your equipement label n see if it is safe with 220-240v. out plug are much smaller than the foreign country plug. so it will fit in easily

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Purple_sky

 

i thought 240v_.110v is really easy with a cheap converter. no need for transformer. i thought its from 110->220 thats needs
equipment

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2000boi
i thought 240v_.110v is really easy with a cheap converter. no need for transformer. i thought its from 110->220 thats needs

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Purple_sky