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Old May 5, 2012 | 11:29 am
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David-A
 
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Soctkets:

Sockets giving 110V output are ultra rare. The only places I can think of where you will occasionally see them (outside of bathrooms) is some big airport lounges, and even then they are rare.

Additionally you may be fine with 110V items if they are bathroom (electric shavers, toothbrushes), as these sometimes have switchable sockets between 110 and 240V.

Need 110?:

Do you actually need 110V - most electronics these days are built for 110/240V.

And older bathroom devices were (in some countries) 110V, and as such in some countries bathroom sockets are switchable 110/240V.

But I wouldn't rely upon it.

Pin Adapoors:

If your stuff is fine on the higher voltage, all you need is a plug pin adaptor. These are cheap found at many airport shops and many hotels, especially non-budget ones, will lend them to guests.

Voltage converters:

A lot more rare and bulky. Far less likely for hotels to have these to lend.


In some hotels you will occasinally see US and other world plugs beside the desk for laptop use, but with a big warning that it is only for equirpment rated for the higher voltage.


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What electronic items are you worried about?
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