Do you need a converter to switch from the US 110 watt to the 220 watt I am told that Italy has?
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Most electronic devices are capable of handling dual voltage. This adapter worked fine in Italy last month with our iphone, blackberry, digital camera battery charger. The voltage is usually imprinted on the device. Smaller appliances like a hair dryer or flat iron, would need a converter, but I would hesitate to do it. I have heard that the appliances can overheat or burn out even when using a converter.
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If you don't have electrical devices that run on 110 AND 220 volts, then you might need a converter. My I- Phone charger and camera battery charger worked fine with only the adapter. Check to see whether your devices can run on both voltages.
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Some things have "dual" voltage (most camera and phone chargers, some travel hair irons etc.) and you will find that info somewhere on the device or instructions. If you are not sure, its best to plan on using the converter.
161573
Depends on your device. My iPhone and iPad only require the adaptor. A hair dryer with dual voltage only requires an adaptor. Hope this helps.
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Check the power cords or bricks for your devices. Most these days say they have a range from 110 to 220 or 240. As long as they say that, you do not need a power converter. You only need the plug adapters, like this one. We brought 2 iPhones, an iPad, a laptop, an electric shaver, and a camera battery recharger -- all had that listing on the plug or power adapter or brick (110-220 or 110-240). As long as they are good up to 220 you are fine.
1625249
No, it is just US standards. You would need a minimum 1250 watt transformer to use it in Europe.
823533
no they don't. it's clearly state on their website. you have 2 options, buy a 220 volt model in Europe but it's way more expensive or buy a power converter, you can find for 150$ a 3KW power converter on amazon.this is what I did. and it's still 200$ cheaper than buying in Europe. you will need at least 3KW to be sure.
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Hello Tommaso...my charger indicates 110/120 volt only. Not sure I understand your question about a converter...my charger indicates .6 amp load so small converter would work. Hope this helps; we have been to Italy twice and loved it.
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Not a converter, but will need an adaptor plug for Italy's sockets. Look online for a picture of the plug formation for different European countries. Easy to find..e.g.The Container Store or other travel websites. There is a spot on the dryer where you can adjust it for the power...220 volts in Europe
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No. Only 220 to 110. I am already looking for a different converter. This one is heavy and does not fit the recessed outlets used throughout much of Europe. It requires an adapter that can fit into the recess. Because of its weight, the converter is hard to keep in a wall outlet when the adapter is attached to it.
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Yes, I have used the dryer in Europe, including Italy, by switching from its U.S. voltage setting to its Europe voltage. You would need a plug adapter, of course.
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This is not a voltage converter. It is merely an adapter that allows you to use either the two- or three-pronged plug. Both are used in Italy. You still need a converter to change from 220 volt to 110 volt current. Most computers have a switch on the back that allows you to select either voltage. Then you would need an adapter to change from the US 3-prong plug to the Italian 2- or 3- prong plug.
850644
Yes. You will need an adapter, but no need for a converter. I just used it throughout Europe (Austria, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands).
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I think you would need a converter for the plug, just like the ones used for most U.S. appliances in Europe.
524345
It has a American outlet and Im not sure you could use a converter to bring down to 110volt if using in Europe or elsewhere.Im unimpressed with the quality so I wouldnt buy it again and NOT bring it abroad (read my experience, the blade part isn't very good they had to resend me new ones)
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These only change the method of connection. They will not change the voltage from 220volts to 110 volts. Or vice versa 110v to 220 volts. So no. You need a converter to change voltage.
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No AB, this is only an adaptor to be able to convert your appliance plug to fit in the outlets of other country's. what you need to convert the 220 volt down to 110 volts is a travel voltage converter. this is a transformer that changes 220volts to 110 volts. I hope this helps. Later Steve
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I believe you would need an adapter. I'm from the US and there isn't any 220V switch or anything.
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I think European appliances are on 220 volts and if you want to get it converted to 110V then select input as 220V.
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I recently purchased and used this converter in France. It worked well there, but I am not sure about Italy.
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No you will not need a converter. This has a button which you switch between 110 V Or 220V depending on the electricity in the country you are in. I used it in the US on 110 V and travelled with it and used it on 220V in the Middle East. All you do is switch that small button to adjust input