Can I use this in the Philippines? Do I need adapter and what kind? I'm looking for converter, transformer and/or adapters for my hair dryer, hair flat iron, electric toothbrush and other small USA appliances. I was advised that I don't need any...
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I've never been in the Philippines, but a Google search indicates that the most common receptacle is the same as fits the American two-prong plug; but the voltage is 220 rather than the American 110. The Monster MP OTG400 outlet unit should work with the 220 current but it requires a three-prong adapter to fit in the two-prong socket. You can put your iPhone/iPad/iPod chargers directly into a Philippine socket because they work with both 110 and 220 volt current, but if you wanted to use them simultaneously in the Monster MP OTG400, you would need an plug adapter for it. If your other items work only with 110 volt current, you will need a transformer to convert the 220 current to 110. Many hair dryers have a built-in switch to change the 110 to 220 - if you have one of this kind (usually labelled as a travel model), you can treat it the same as your iPhone chargers once you turn the switch unless it has a three-prong plug which requires a plug adapter.
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it is for that voltage in ireland/scotland, but it will not work with 110 volt appliances from the USA. You either need to buy a converter that will change the voltage (I think they are pretty expensive) or you need to buy appliances that are dual voltage. I went to dublin in January, and I was able to get a dual voltage hair dryer from Walmart for like $20. My cell phone charger was fine, but just make sure it says both voltages or else it can melt your appliances!
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This is a plug adapter, not a transformer. If your flat iron can work on 220 Volts - that's all you need, otherwise you need a transformer. I myself had to take a transformer with me for the hairdryer. But this plug adapter was enough for the computers and cell phone chargers.
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Yes, I have used mine in Venice, Barcelona, Lyon, and Sicily. Yes, you will need a plug ADAPTER . so you can get it into the wall plug with nothing changing. You do NOT need a converter since is already conforms to Europe's 240 vs. USA 120. Most hair dryers do the same, and so do most telephones and computers. If the appliance says 110-220 or 120 - 240 or something like that -- close enough -- electrical power in US fluxuates between 110 to 120, so it's fine. Just buy the $5 conveter plug which takes the US plug straight and changes it into the round ones. No electricity changes.
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I'm not sure about Phillipines but you couldn't in Europe without an adapter.. adapter are cheap and worth it for this product.
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I'm not an electrician but I believe you can use it if you use a universal converter . People who travel to other countries use their appliances along with this converter. The converter is a small pronged adapter that plugs into your UK outlet and you plug the US hair tool into it.
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You could, but remember it is only good for small devises i. e. electric razor, tooth brush. Do not try to plug in a curling iron or hair dryer. Hair dryers are 800 watts this transformer is capable of only 150 watts. When going to Europe you cannot use any heating device on their system from the USA. Cell phone and computer chargers will operate in Europe using just an adapter.
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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
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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.
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Here is some info about a converter that you may want to check in to. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080121211719AAVfrRcI'm not sure that the above like I gave you will open. If you just "google" your question, such as "do I need a converter adaptor for my hairsetter in Europe", you will get a lot of information...much more than I could give you in my own words. Good luck!
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Just like the phone chargers they accept 110/220 but depending on where you live you may need an adapter, plugs in the Philippines are just like the US except they are 220, but most US products either accept 110/220 or have a slide switch in the back or underneath to change the voltage from 110 to 220 or reverse, always check your appliance to make sure
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The adapter works great with mobile phones, but you need a power converter for appliances. I plugged in a small portable white noise machine using the adapter and it was blown out immediately, never worked again even back at home in the US. All the hotels during my trip to Italy had hair dryers. I did without any other appliances. Hope this helps.
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Depends on what you are connecting with them. My iphone in Italy worked, my curling iron worked because it was dual voltage, but my Oral B toothbrush required a converter for the voltage. You need to read the voltage requirements on your device.
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Nope, you do not need an adapter to plug it into outlets in America! It's an awesome hair dryer! I've been using this hair dryer for years!
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These are just plug converters. They do not change the voltage. Some appliances or devices can take either the 120V (American) or 220V (European). I used these for my iPad and iPhone because the chargers work with either. Your hairdryer might have a voltage switch on it, especially if it was designed for international travel. Otherwise, best not to chance it without a voltage converter as well.
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I think you need the adapter and the converter. One plugs into the other to form a unit. Otherwise you risk not only damaging your equipment but also either tripping the power in the apartment or even worse. And, yes, every place I stayed in Italy had hair dryers. Check into that because it seems to draw more current than anything else.
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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!