Voltage (2Volts): International AC outlet adapters do not convert electric current. Manufacturers take these small deviations into account. If you want a report for other countries, re-start the wizard to find to electric adapters for your trip here.
That is because many countries use 220V AC, while Japan uses 100V AC, and the US uses 110V AC outlet. Electrical appliances of these countries are designed to adapt to the local voltage level.
See full list on worldstandards. This amp plug has two flat 1. Their centres are spaced 13. The flat earth blade also measures 6. The distance between the centre of the grounding pin and the middle of the plug is 10.
Both plug versions have insulated live and neutral pins, so even if the plug is not fully inserted into a socket, touching the exposed part of the prongs cant give you a shock. A standard amp plug will fit into a amp outlet, but a amp plug only fits this special amp socket. A lower-amperage plug will always fit into a higher-amperage outlet but not vice versa.
There is also a amp plug whose prongs are wider still. Hubbells three-blade design never proved popular in the U. Some power plugs don’t have the earthing pin but they still fit into the power outlets. If the curling iron is dual voltage that is all you will need.
If your curling iron is not dual voltage it will be. We still use our Aussie TV and computer here with no problems after six years. You need to make sure that the voltage is acceptable.
You may need a transformer. I just hate to see plug it in. Australia uses 2Volts power supply. It is important to note that it does not convert the voltage or frequency.
It may have an internal power supply which does not need switching over. While Japan, most of North America, and parts of South America and the Caribbean use voltage between 1and 12 the vast majority of. If it is your good to go except for the physical power plug.
You should be able to purchase the appropriate adapters at any travel type store or Radio Shack. See this site for plug and voltage requirements. Great Prices On Millions Of Items.
Buy Top Products On eBay. Get It Brand New On eBay. Your plug will not fit into the outlets you find. In a few places outside of North and South America, there are areas that use the plugs that you are used to.
But you should always be prepared and have the necessary plug adapters. You will need to consider what to pack, to ensure you can use your personal electrical appliances safely while you are abroad. That should be marked on the adapter or called out in your owners manual. Europe it’s 2volts.
Report inappropriate content. I certainly couldn’t live without my 5-quart mixer, and since they’re less expensive in America than they are abroad (because of the electrical modifications and shipping), many folks, naturally, want to know if they can bring their mixer with them.