| Hair Dryers, Curling Irons & Electrical | | | | modern computers already are automatically and |
| Appliances 101 | | | | many items such as travel hairdryers have a |
| If you and your hair dryer are inseparable then | | | | switch you can flip to change the voltage). If the |
| there are a few things you need to learn about | | | | item is then you do not need a converter, if it is |
| the usage of it before taking it overseas. | | | | not then you will have to obtain a converter. |
| First you want to ask yourself---do you really | | | | For a detailed brake down of the exact voltage |
| need it? Most hotels have hairdryers and irons in | | | | requirements around the world visit current |
| their rooms, and almost every city now has | | | | Currant Solutions at |
| internet cafes where you can access your email. | | | | Adapters: |
| Appliances are heavy, take a lot of space and | | | | In order for your appliance plugs to fit into the |
| likely to go unused in hot humid weather. | | | | electrical outlets you will need an adapter. |
| If you find you still would like to take your | | | | Adapters do not change the voltage of an |
| electrical appliances with you then you need to | | | | appliance only the plug shape. Adapters are cheap |
| make sure you understand converters and | | | | and readily available at any travel store. When |
| adapters. | | | | you go to purchase an adapter the adapter will be |
| Converters: | | | | labeled with the country/continent that it is meant |
| Most American appliances operate on 110-120 | | | | for. |
| volts, while the majority of the rest of the world | | | | Where to Buy: |
| operates on 220--240 volts. Before you take | | | | Any travel store will have a basic travel converter |
| your appliances abroad, check the owners manual | | | | and adapter set for around $20-40. Individual |
| to see if your appliance is already programmed to | | | | adapters usually sell for around $5. |
| operate in both 110-220 voltage systems (most | | | | |