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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As far as I understand it, you have to buy converters for any electrical items that you want to use in another country. You may also have to buy the correctly shaped electrical plug that will fit into the outlets, which then attaches to the the converter. You should put this issue into a search. I did it recently for a different country I will be traveling to. You'd be amazed at all the configurations that other countries use.
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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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Hi JOYCE. This a adapter is a little more expensive, but let me tell you it is well worth the price. I us it for my Sonic toothbrush, Sonic flosser and curling iron. Do not use it for a lap top or hair dryer. I bought a different adapter for those items. The last time I went to Ireland and London I bought a less expensive adapter and burnt out my toothbrush and curling iron. I am currently in London, and have been for the last three months, and have not had any mishaps with this adapter....GREAT ITEM
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I just got back from Israel! In used the adapter pictured here and it was perfect. Enjoy the trip - it is life-changing! Shalom! Oh, I wouldn't bring a hair dryer by the way. They always get fried. If there is not one in the room just ask at the front desk.
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I love the flat iron, but I just went to a couple of other countries and I used an adaptor and it didn't work as well...I was worried it was going to ruin it so I stopped using it...some brands make flat irons for different watts...I would look at that...sorry!
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I do not yet own this product but I believe that you can buy a voltage converter and plug it into that. I have used USA products in India via this method. It works with some products but it did not work with a hair iron. You just have to try it I suppose. Buy a good quality converter though.
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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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It depends where you are going. You can get an adaptor kit that contains converters for different countries. It is lightweight, but it is a full-size hair dryer. Brookstone used to have a travel dryer.
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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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Yeh, no one uses DC for "wall voltage." But this PowerGen will take any wall-voltage between 100 volts [AC] and 240 volts [AC], at either 50 or 60 Hz, and that covers everything that's available all around the world. All you'll need is an adapter so you can plug this in when you get to the Philippines. The adapter shall not have any electrical function, it's only needed to adapt the physical shape of the pins. On one side, the adapter will have prongs that plug into a Filipino socket, and on the other side it will have sockets that accept the American plug (such as on the PowerGen). Since it's just a physical adapter and not an electrical adapter, it should be very inexpensive. I'm having trouble finding a good picture on the internet of what Filipino plugs and sockets look like. Hopefully, you know. But, there are "universal" adapters that seem to take every plug in the world and convert it to every socket in the world, so you don't need something specifically just for the Philippines. The adapters have lots of pins, blades, and holes, and are sure to convert anything you need. Again, the PowerGen will take any voltage, it's just a matter of getting the pins physically converted so you can plug it in. Peace in the Philippines. Shoot a spitball at China for me; thanks.
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I can't speak to either on personal experience. Specific locations may vary within a country. Try <www.walkabouttravelgear.com> as one source of information for adapters world wide. Refer to their " world-wide electrical index". Do be sure to check your appliances for compatibility with 220V power. That is a universal in Africa. Most new appliances are, but will burn up if they are not. Transformers and converters are available, and not cheap for reliable ones.
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There was an adaptor in the box for other countries, but I threw it away. Sorry that I cannot be of more help on this question.
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I don't know what type of Plugs they have in the Philippines. These are the same plugs as we use in the USA. I believe Europe is the country that you need converter's. When I travel I always take them with me. They are great for travel.
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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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Yes, I just got back from Europe (and used this straightener) where you only need the plug adapters (available in corner shops in all larger towns in Europe, in case you didn't bring the correct one).
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I'm not sure about an adapter but as with most electronics you will need the voltage converter. Because of the price of this dryer it may be cheaper to just buy a new dryer while in Australia.