Anyone know what the voltage range is on this item? I'm currently overseas, and am trying to figure out if I can use it with a simple transformer. Thanks.
821448
According to the bottom of the lamp base, it is 120 volts. Hope this helps!
1686176
I used it with a voltage transformer from 220 to 110 and it worked fine for 5 weeks. Then didn't! One problem is that the voltage might be right but the frequency is wrong! The voltage converters don't change the cycles and from what I've read it can cause problems. You can however but a 220 v version, so I'd advise to get it and not use a voltage transformer.
81028
It needs a 6 volt, 300 mA power supply. The one that came with mine expects 120 volt AC at 60Hz and has the US 2 prong plug. So it probably won't work without a transformer, but you can probably find a replacement with the same output voltage for cheap.
1366546
The radio is sold internationally, so that for greater voltage should be available. Please check with the seller. I really like mine. I know that it uses a transformer for a 8.5 volts. There should be some sort of what you need there. It is just a matter of voltage. It does use a transformer. I know that. I know there is a converter to go from voltage of other countries to that of the USA. Surely there is the opposite too, if needed.
146994
Dunno but step-down transformers are cheap. I even built a couple in my time,. The fact that the likely use is 220v 50Hz is irrelevant since Hz should not matter.Try import-export houses
1086971
No, it is only 110v. You could use a transformer if you are going overseas.
2070879
Will only work with a converter or if you have the larger transformer for your whole home or residence. However, as with all products not designed specifically for foreign countries it will cycle slower maybe which might lead to a shorter lifetime of use. Will work in most military base housing probably with a converter and transformer in the UK.
1961811
I use this device overseas where we only have 220V. I just use an adapter to convert the plugs to the proper type (no transformer). It works well. No problems for months since I purchased it.
2192406
This item is 120Volt 60 cycle only. If you want to use it internationally you will need a step down transformer. If you are in one of the countries that uses 50 cycle not sure how it will work but should be okay. If you are, you may want to ask that question. I have never been to Europe where that may be a problem.
2029404
The problem with ours is that it blew the fuses that it came with and the two extras so I don't have a clue whether or not this works. I'm not sure how they blew, but I never tinkered with it because I bought this for my mother. She didn't get anything to work (note we live in the US) even when she used different options for the input volts. (she tried both 110 and 220, both blew a fuse) I'm sorry I can't help you with this, but I think we got a defected version or some kind of messed up one.
725993
Won't it work with a transformer? How high is the wattage? There are two kinds of transformers; one is generally used for up to 50 w. Is this under 50 w?
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I'm wondering the same thing, but in reverse. Since this is sold through Amazon US, will it be ready for 110 volts or 220? Someone told me that they should be set to "autovoltage" and that way I could just buy the adapter I need for the plug, but that isn't specified here.Thanks
1113238
Dear Sheila,Thanks for your interest! Since we ship out of many locations across the US, it'd be of great help to us if you could provide an ASIN for the 220-240 version. Are they currently for sale on Amazon? If they are, I'll gladly check our stores for the higher voltage version you desire. Sometimes items haven't been listed for sale yet, so you never know. Thanks!
2086141
I am stationed in England and the transformer they provided from base works. My CHI hasn't failed me yet, just isn't convenient for travel, I don't want to lug a 50 lb transformer with me on every vacation..
1864660
Those little transformers are rated for 12volts at 500ma. I'm running four units on one transformer for the past two years, sixteen hours a day with no problem. Hardly warm to the touch. Five units shouldn't be a problem.
1505141
It's 100-240V... It can be used anywhere with a simple adapter. I've used it overseas with no problem.
1733895
I just plugged it the wall with no transformer and it gave me no problems. So I didn't use one so you probably wont need one. I am in the USA. It uses a 110v