My Cpap machine automatically converts to the voltage for Italy. There's no switch to convert. I know I'll need to take an extension cord because of the limited plugs in rooms but my question is do I take a 110 voltage cord or do I buy a 220 one? I'll use the correct adapter.
If anyone can help I'd appreciate it
R
Posted by
Idaho, USA
8007 posts
My hubby just brought his to Italy & France. He brought a regular 110 extension cord and used the correct adapter per country - no issues.
Posted by
Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico
1954 posts
Hi rfiegel.
You're not the first to ask this question: https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/general-europe/c-pap-help. There's a good answer by Nigel toward the bottom of the thread.
Posted by
L'Occitanie, France
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Posted by
Knoxville, TN, USA
7209 posts
I don't even bother with extension cords. On all my travels to Europe (20+) I've only ever needed one in a Venice hotel on one occasion.
Posted by
Chicago
2124 posts
Beg to differ. In older hotels/B&B's/apartments, usually the plugs are situated in inopportune places, and there aren't many of them. You want the CPAP right next to the bed. We always bring a dual voltage power strip, and an extension cord besides just in case. I would say half the time we've used the extension cord. And we follow the credo 'pack light, pack right'.
Posted by
Idaho, USA
8007 posts
In case you're interested, Respironics has a smaller CPAP now than their previous one. My husband just switched over before our trip and was glad to have the smaller footprint in his luggage.