Hair Dryers, Curling Irons & Electrical Appliances 101
If you and your hair dryer are inseparable then there are a few things you need to learn about the usage of it before taking it overseas.
First you want to ask yourself---do you really need it? Most hotels have hairdryers and irons in their rooms, and almost every city now has internet cafes where you can access your email. Appliances are heavy, take a lot of space and likely to go unused in hot humid weather.
If you find you still would like to take your electrical appliances with you then you need to make sure you understand converters and adapters.
Converters:
Most American appliances operate on 110-120 volts, while the majority of the rest of the world operates on 220--240 volts. Before you take your appliances abroad, check the owners manual to see if your appliance is already programmed to operate in both 110-220 voltage systems (most modern Computers already are automatically and many items such as travel hairdryers have a switch you can flip to change the voltage). If the item is then you do not need a converter, if it is not then you will have to obtain a converter.
For a detailed brake down of the exact voltage requirements around the world visit current Currant Solutions at http://www.currentsolutions.com
Adapters:
In order for your appliance plugs to fit into the electrical outlets you will need an adapter. Adapters do not change the voltage of an appliance only the plug shape. Adapters are cheap and readily available at any travel store. When you go to purchase an adapter the adapter will be labeled with the country/continent that it is meant for.
Where to Buy:
Any travel store will have a basic travel converter and adapter set for around -40. Individual adapters usually sell for around .
Another option is purchasing the items online at an online travel store such as:
Magellean's Travel Store: http://www.magellans.com
For further travel tips visit Glamour Getaways at http://www.glamourgetaways.com
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