Dumb, low-tech questions
Aug 18, 2003, 9:08 pm
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Dumb, low-tech questions
1.In the UK, standard household current is 230V/50 Hz. They have funny power connectors, too. Many places advertise "shaver points". I assume these are US-style outlets that will supply 115 volts (50 HZ?)with enough power to run a shaver. Maybe a dozen watts or so. Is this correct?
2. Given the above, if I were to plug in a 1500 watt hairdryer in the "shaver points". all hell would probably break loose. What does one do about hair dryers, if they are not provided? I might not mind carrying adapter plugs, but I'm not going to schlepp a transformer around the world with me.
2. Given the above, if I were to plug in a 1500 watt hairdryer in the "shaver points". all hell would probably break loose. What does one do about hair dryers, if they are not provided? I might not mind carrying adapter plugs, but I'm not going to schlepp a transformer around the world with me.
Aug 18, 2003, 9:13 pm
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Buy a dual volatage travel hair dryer
http://www.brookstone.com/shop/produ...s=hair%20dryer
or
Let your hair air dry
http://www.brookstone.com/shop/produ...s=hair%20dryer
or
Let your hair air dry
Aug 18, 2003, 11:37 pm
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I wouldn't use the shaver points for anything but a shaver. I once had a Nokia phone charger die from this point (it was a 100V-250V, but something is not good with some of these hotel power points)
A dual voltage hair dryer as suggested is your best bet.
A dual voltage hair dryer as suggested is your best bet.
Aug 19, 2003, 11:09 am
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Get dual volatge appliances for when you travel. Hair dryer, iron, battery charger, cell phone chargers, just make sure anything you buy to travel with is dual volatge, and carry a converter with you.
Aug 21, 2003, 8:50 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by kanebear:
The shaver points, I believe, put out VERY low current. My cellphone charger fried a shavepoint in Hong Kong to the point where it shut down... </font>
The shaver points, I believe, put out VERY low current. My cellphone charger fried a shavepoint in Hong Kong to the point where it shut down... </font>
Aug 21, 2003, 12:03 pm
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Buster what you need is a travel plug NOT a conveter. Don't let someone sell you a convertor... All notebook power supplies are dual voltage these days.
Aug 26, 2003, 12:32 pm
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Thanks for reminding me - will pull out the travel plug now for my trip to Ams!
Depending on where you're staying, a lot of places have hairdryers so you don't need to bring one. But if you do, a dual voltage one (obtainable at any store) plus travel plug & you're ok.
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[This message has been edited by SkiAdcock (edited 08-26-2003).]
Depending on where you're staying, a lot of places have hairdryers so you don't need to bring one. But if you do, a dual voltage one (obtainable at any store) plus travel plug & you're ok.
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Sharon
[This message has been edited by SkiAdcock (edited 08-26-2003).]
Aug 26, 2003, 5:13 pm
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