Can this power strip be used on cruise ship for hair dryer and curling iron?
162634
I use it mainly for my camera and phone. I know the demands of a curling iron are much higher as one almost set fire to my bathroom in Bangalore, India (not from me, but from a traveling companion). I love it for my uses but when traveling, I forego the hair dryer/curling iron in the interests of safety. I also add a swiveling three prong outlet to the strip for added electronics. I never leave home without this strip. Most hotels/motels have limited outlets.
162635
Yes, as long as you use a grounded outlet. Some of the outlets are two prong instead of grounded.
1693304
Unsure, I bought it to use on a cruise then found out they did not allow irons onboard. I have not used it.
931278
It has a 3-prong plug so you may need a plug adapter (I don't know what type of plugs are common in India). If your wife's hairdryer can handle 220V then it should work fine. If her hairdryer is only compatible with 110V then it will probably get fried. It seems that most of the newer ones are compatible with both 110 and 220.
657086
Yes, just add a 12 volt power supply, there should be a power connecter at the beginning of each strip.
1843066
I guess it would depend on what you were using at the end of the extension cord. I wouldn't use it with anything that pulls a lot of watts(heaters, hair dryers, curling irons, etc.) Other than that I would think it'd be ok.
277954
I have this appliance and like it very much. It is my second one in approximately 15yrs. It has a US-style electrical plug; which is to say it is designed for use with 120VAC outlets. I have successfully used similar dryers/curling irons with adapters while traveling in several western European countries and elsewhere in the world and don't remember any problems - but only while traveling. I can't say if this will work well on a long-term basis. Good luck!
1791340
I cannot say that it will work for a device with heating element like the one you have and wish to use for. The specification itself says up to 200 watts. You will have to see watts indicated on your hair straightener.
1630518
Charges things with no problem. Curling iron is dependent on whether it can handle 220 volts.
589951
No, it doesn't - but as most hotels have hair dryers and a 110 outlet and my laptop has a converter - this is an inexpensive travel solution that works for me.
316647
I would check where you are staying. I used mine for my phone and camera charger in Kenya. Another girl used hers for her blow dryer and blew a fuse. The whole hotel's electricity went out. We were told do not use blow dryers due to the high voltage.
980600
As mentioned by other commenters all you need is an adapter to make the strip function. But to clarify, if something you plug into the strip can't handle the higher voltages in some countries those devices would need a converter/transformer. Most modern electronics support the higher voltages (read the labeling on power adapter) but items such as hair dryers usually do not.
1831639
No,you would have to get a small converter. However, this same line has a travel hair dryer that is.
794713
I don't think the wattage would be a problem. I used it with a curling iron but the important thing is that the device you are using it with (phone, IPAD, hair appliance, etc.) is capable of dual voltage so it can handle 110 and 220. You will also need a plug adapter to fit another country's wall plugs. If it's not capable of dual voltage you would have a problem.
68503
Not sure. I used it for my cpap machine for almost 6 months when we were dry camping in AZ . I have used it to run my printer and my stereo. Your hair dryer may use a lot more watts than the inverter puts out. Hope this helps.
2070083
This converter will work as long as the hair dryer wattage is less than 1875 watts.
1618087
This strip works perfect for 110V and 220V in Canada and SE Asia however...I only use it for cell phones and tablets, camera charges, etc. My understanding is that hair dryers have different power requirements so you should speak to a tech person or electrician. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
75144
I used mine on a river cruise ship that had the standard 2 prong, European outlet. It heated as expected but I didn't get much use of it. Unfortunately for me, the cord wasn't long enough to get to where I needed the pad! I will continue to carry it with me and keep my fingers crossed that I'll have outlets in more useful places on future trips.