I am in Lisbon and I plugged my Waterpik in with an adapter for the plug and it made a loud noise and stopped working. I did not try it again but am wondering if I have destroyed it or will it work back in Chicago?
Posted by
Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
11948 posts
Does the device show it is dual voltage?
If not, it more likely is dead.
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
7229 posts
Sounds like you needed a converter as well as an adapter
( or if it is dual voltage you needed to adjust that setting before plugging it in)
Lucky it didn’t catch on fire!
I’d say it’s trashed
Posted by
WA State
3961 posts
3rd opinion, probably “dead.” I had a worse experience once. It wasn’t a Waterpik. I plugged something in (Paris) which I thought had dual voltage. I blew out the circuit breaker in the entire hotel! Fortunately they were very forgiving.
Posted by
New York, NY
4071 posts
Yup, you fried it. Just buy dental floss to substitute for the waterpik. I assume you brought a toothbrush. 😉
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We did this once and then got a CONVERTER. Note, a converter is not an adapter.
The converter will change the current from 220 to 110. This works quite well but don't skimp on the quality.