Dual Voltage Converter
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Traveling With Dual Voltage Appliances
Dual voltage appliances are great for travel because all you need is the correct adaptor plug (or plugs) for the country that you are going to visit.
So just exactly what does "dual voltage" mean?
They are appliances that are designed to operate on voltage anywhere between 110 and 240 volts without damage. They can be used almost any where in the world, and the beauty of it is they eliminate the need for voltage converters or transformers. Dual voltage appliances should be clearly marked as such at the power connection point.
Some accommodate automatically... my spouse's curling iron does. On other appliances you may need to flip a switch, I need to change the setting on my electric razor. You might want to change that setting as you pack so you don't forget to change it once you arrive.
If your shaver or curling iron isn't dual voltage, you'll probably need a voltage transformer or converter so it will work. And so you won't burn it up or worse... like blow a fuse in your Bed and Breakfast or something.
Here's a little story... My spouse's old curling iron was not dual voltage. She used to plug it in and unplug it in short intervals as she used it. That wasn't optimal, but it worked. When we were traveling with a friend in France, I told her about the scheme. She tried it too... only she didn't unplug her curling iron as soon as she should have...
She didn't burn up her curling iron, but you should have seen how she fried her hair.... and it was in the FRONT!!!! It took her weeks to grow it out. The good news is we're still good friends, and the moral to that story is get an appliance with dual voltage or use a voltage converter!
How do you know if your appliance is dual voltage? Look on the box when you buy it, or on the appliance. Somewhere on that electronic gizmo, it tells you what the electrical input requirements are.... Look on the back, or the bottom, or the handle. If it says something like 110/240 volts, the appliance is dual voltage. You won't need that transformer/converter but you may still need an adaptor.
Most modern electronic equipment like laptops are multi-voltage, meaning they will operate on voltages ranging from 110-240 volts. So you will be OK with just an adaptor... You can go ahead and charge your computer, cameras, and camera batteries and even your MP3 player.
Look for dual voltage appliances when you're preparing for your trip. That way you won't have to buy and pack a converter or transformer.... just pack your adaptors and you'll be ready electronically anywhere in the world.
Of course, if you were looking for NSW Central Coast accommodation, then you could be confident that you wouldn't find any problems with power conversion particularly if you started your trip in Australia. Find out more at websites such as BookCentralCoast.com.au.
About the Author
This travel tip is brought to you by Stuart Hely of BookCentralCoast.com.au, the specialists in Avoca accommodation and Avoca Beach accommodation. Check us out for the best NSW Central Coast accommodation deals on Avoca accommodation, hotels, resorts, apartments and holiday houses.
Top 5 Great Converters 110 to 220 for 2011
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50W/1875W Step Down dual voltage Converter 220v to110v |  |
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US $14.99 | 20d 14h 3m |
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Brookstone Dual Voltage Travel Converter | |
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NEW Steren 910-010 Dual Voltage Foreign Converter Kit | |
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US $17.24 | 9d 3h 17m |
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50-1600 Watt Dual Travel Voltage Converter Adapter Kit | |
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STEREN 910-010 910-010 STEREN DUAL VOLTAGE FOREIGN CONVERTER KIT | |
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STEREN 910-010 DUAL VOLTAGE FOREIGN CONVERTER KIT NEW | |
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STEREN 910-010 910-010 STEREN DUAL VOLTAGE FOREIGN CONVERTER KIT | |
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US $22.08 | 19d 9h 12m |
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International Dual Voltage Converter 110V-220V | |
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US $13.98 | 18d 3h 2m |
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International Dual Voltage Converter 220V-110V | |
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50W/1600W Dual Foreign Voltage Converter 273-1410 | |
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100W DUAL VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER CONVERTER 110-220 220-110 | |
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US $19.99 | 15d 5h 6m |
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Simran Dual Wattage Foreign Voltage Converter/ World Travel Kit | |
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International Dual Voltage Converter 110V-220V | |
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Steren 910-010 Dual Voltage Foreign Converter Kit (910010) | |
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Steren Electronics - 910-010 910-010 Dual Voltage Foreign Converter Kit | |
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US $28.16 | 13d 3h 41m |
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Miini DC Boost Converter 5V 3A Dual USB Output Step-Up Voltage Module | |
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NEW Recoton ADF1650 50/1600W Dual Voltage Converter | |
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US $34.97 | 5d 9h 17m |
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Beckman TC253 Temp Voltage Converter Dual Banana | |
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Dual Voltage Foreign Converter Kit Transform 220V - 120 Volts Travel Adapter | |
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US $24.95 | 8d 1h 33m |
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220VAC Plug Converter for Dual Voltage AC Recharger | |
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US $2.00 | 6d 9h 3m |
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Dual Voltage Converter 110v / 120v - 220v/ 240v 60w | |
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