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power converter for Italy

Going to Italy what do I need for power source for charging I phone,
hairdryer and small batteries

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You may not need to take the hairdryer. On our last couple of trips to Italy, even the smallest (3 rooms) accommodation furnished a hairdryer. One less thing to pack.

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Most cases you won't need a power convertor but a plug adapter

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Skip the Hair Dryer if it is not dual voltage. You can not carry on a trip a converter large enough to safely drop the voltage from 240V to 120V at the wattage you need. If a hair dryer is a must and you are staying in only very small family run places, then consider getting a dual voltage type (Accepts both 120 volts and 240 volts) or consider buying a low cost one there. Here is an example of one available from a common retail outlet: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/conair-reg-automatic-dual-voltage-hair-dryer-in-white-rose-gold/5200679?skuId=65451250&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_beautywellness_online&product_id=65451250&adtype=pla&product_channel=online&adpos=1o1&creative=224172320101&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&mrkgadid=558427700&mrkgcl=609&rkg_id=0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4dLxlJrU3QIVTuDICh22sAO3EAQYASABEgLiHvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Other than that, all you need is a simple adapter.