So, reading the RS book I learned that my new electronics (IPOD, Carmera charger, curling iron) should only need an adapter but at the travel store the guy said i should by a converter - 40 bucks - I will be in prague, cesky crumlov, vienna, and budapest. Should I buy the converter?
Posted by
Camarillo, California
3149 posts
Somewhere on your electronics, either stamped into the plastic or on a sticker bonded to them, are the electrical specifications for your products. If you see something like 110-220v. or 120-240v. it means they are dual-voltage, which is most likely, and all you'll need is a plug-end adapter from two flat prongs to two round ones. But if they only say 110v. or 120v. then indeed you will need a voltage converter since European voltage is 220-240v and will fry those manufactured only for use in the States.
Posted by
OP
San Antonio, TX, USA
20 posts
thanks!
Posted by
Vancouver, BC
162 posts
Most electronic items are universal voltage, as the previous post says: look for 110-240 V. But many electric items such as a curling iron are not universal voltage. Again, somewhere on the device it should say, 110-240 V