can this iron be use overseas in a 220v outlet
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i bought an "american 110v" hair dryer. it can be used without any special socket but i cant use it at full speed. It will be cut off in less than 10 seconds of use. can only use the lowest speed of 3 available. i think in long term, it will spoil(burn) the cable. Pity i have to give the iron to a Taiwanese
1584565
The nameplate on mine says "120 volt" & that applies to the iron and cord. It would not be safe to use on 220 volt . If you purchased a model designed for Europe, it would look similar but be rated appropriately .
1584566
If you bring a converter with you, it most likely can. Converters work well with hair dryers, too.
1584567
I have the original instructions. Clearly says to only 120v or 127v and that any other voltage could damage the iron and void the guarantee. You can buy a converter set. Probably available at Radio Shack or any electronics store.Hope this helps.
1210679
If the flat iron or hair dryer have tags or instruction manuals on them or for them with the information it will tell you what the voltage can be, if it states 110 (120) to 220 (240) then you can use them BUT if it does not state that or if there is no tags or instructions then do not plug them in-examples are laptops-mine is on the adapter clearly stating the input can be 110 to 240 and I have used them for my laptop, my phone charger has not information on it so I will not plug it into that socket adapter
1210678
Hello Evelyn, You can "BUT" only if your Flat Iron is duel voltage! That's very important!! Without it being duel voltage (110 to 220), you will blow the appliance and the electric in the entire building you are in, if you are in Europe. Hope that helps....Teresa Bartley
1692339
The plug is us standard two prong but works great with a simple adapter overseas. You don't need a converter because the iron adjusts automatically
1444378
It is a dual wattage iron. It is a standard 120 V for use here in the States and can be switched to 220 V for usage overseas,
1060434
If the iron has a standard 2-prong U.S. plug, this converter should work for it. I used the converter to recharge my iPad while in India with no problem. I had read on some online sources that electrical currents were sometimes erratic in India, so I also carried a surge protector. I plugged the converter into the wall socket, the surge protector into the convertor, and my device into the surge protector. This might be overkill, but it worked for me. Good luck and have a great time!
2118298
No, it is a relatively heavy consumer of energy and therefore impractical to build in a transformer into it. you will need a fairly heavy standalone transformer to run it off a 220V outlet, like Goldsource ST-500. Not worth the trouble in my view.
1248787
This particular model is not capable without the adapter. You'd need to purchase that separately. I'm not sure if this company makes special irons with the 220 cords. It would be worth looking into or simply purchasing an adaptor to make it universal. You will enjoy this iron and I'm sure I it because I love mine.
699484
Yes you can. I have been running it in 220v since I got it and have not had any problems.
2022813
Yes.The iron included with the base plugs into the left side with a standard two-prong cord. The outlet itself, is a 3 prong grounded outlet. Above the outlet, it reads "< 300W Max, for soldering irons only". Just don't exceed the wattage rating and you should be fine to change the iron for another one.
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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!
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I think it would depend on what kind of wall outlets you have there. This iron is built for standard wall outlets in the united states.
663804
Yes, but you'd need a converter (a bit more expensive than an adapter). In fact it all depends to which country you want to go to. For exemple I live in France and I had to use a converter to transform to lower volt. Because the dryer doesn't do directly to 220V on the socket. You must use a converter outside the US otherwise your dryer will burn out. PS: Use a converter not a adapter (wich is not for the same use)
1711589
I honestly do not know because I don't know about the outlets/voltage in Italy. I do know that I couldn't use my iron in Argentina unless you had a special adapter I believe but you should contact the company directly about that. I'm sure they would be able to help.
1189462
I answered you incorrectly, I'm so sorry. I looked at the wrong flat iron. This is NOT dual voltage. Just a suggestion, don't buy one and get a voltage converter! I made that mistake once and it ruined my flat iron on the first use. Buy dual voltage or an inexpensive one when you get there (which is what I ended up doing). Good luck safe travels!
609151
The box says 110 and 220. Could someone please clarify if this iron works with both voltages?
685383
The power supply provided works for 110-240 V, so yes, it can be used overseas.