If my hair dryer or curling iron are not dual voltage do I need a converter before I plug it in to this power strip or is this all I need?
1618085
I used mine in Ireland, the UK & Greece and didn't need an adapter or converter. Took converter just in case but didn't need it on my travels.
1618086
Yes! They make a converter of the same brand name and have used two years no problems......
1618087
This strip works perfect for 110V and 220V in Canada and SE Asia however...I only use it for cell phones and tablets, camera charges, etc. My understanding is that hair dryers have different power requirements so you should speak to a tech person or electrician. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
1618088
Yes you do. Saying it can be used to 240v only means that power load can pass through this strip, but it WILL NOT step it down to 110v.
1618089
I assume you have a dryer and curling iron are 120 volt. It depends on whether you plug this into a 120 volt or 220 volt power outlet. USA is 120 volt. The majority of the rest of the world is 220 volt. So determine what voltage you will be plugging into. If it is outside the USA you will most likely need an adapter plug to plug this strip into, if it isn't USA. And if you are plugging into 220 volt you will need a converter.
659166
I don't think you need a converter, all electronics today have it built-in. The only thing you will need is a 240v curling iron/straightener, even the converter's seem to burn out their motor's. I used the adapter for my phone, kindle, camera, shaver. My wife bought a 240v curling iron someone in our group used their 120v with a converter and it burnt out.
1235000
Yes you can. The adapter is a Grounded Ceramic Adapter Plug. Max Capacity Up to 3000-Watt (max 250 Volt, 13 A). This is a very good quality adapter, not cheap plastic. Your hair drier and curling iron is probably 1500-watts max.
1597537
No. This converter is only for 100Watts. Your hairdryer needs probably 1000-1500 Watts. I have now clue about curling irons, but I assume it also needs more than 100 W. Look on the curling iton. It's power needs to be stated on it.You would need a stronger converter for your intended uses. Type in "converter" and the Watts you need and add 30-50% for safety in Amazon. The converter you would need will be too large for travelling!
930871
It's me again...one more comment. Of course, you have to make sure the curling brush you buy is DUAL VOLTAGE.
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!
650259
Yes. 120/240V is stamped in little tiny letters on the back of the curling iron.
1145170
The plugs are pretty much standard with all converters. The converter is the main piece to the puzzle. This is thecomponent that reduces the line voltage from 220V to 120V , the U.S. Standard for hair dryers, curling irons etc.
839662
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!
1276777
It would work only if your hair dryer is designed for multi-voltage. This adapter is not a voltage converter.
970420
will this hair dryer work in dual voltage? 125-240v? in countries outside of America
698651
My husband used a hairdryer in Europe, but you have to have special converters to accommodate the difference in current and outlet plug shapes.
980600
As mentioned by other commenters all you need is an adapter to make the strip function. But to clarify, if something you plug into the strip can't handle the higher voltages in some countries those devices would need a converter/transformer. Most modern electronics support the higher voltages (read the labeling on power adapter) but items such as hair dryers usually do not.
539813
Check your transformer on your curling iron, most of them now come with a variable transformer 110-240 if so you may not need this item just an adapter.
1084525
No, it is not a converter...just an adapter!.....I took a flat iron and a hair dryer that had both 120 and 220 voltage...the adapter worked just fine in Israel.
2052256
You *must* use a voltage converter. If you use a plug adapter only, your curlers will work really well for about 5 seconds and never again. If you are just visiting Europe, then it will probably be easier to buy curlers there: Voltage adapters are *heavy* - far too heavy to take on vacation with you. If you still want a converter, look at the current rating (the number of amps) on the curlers, multiply that by 110 and look for a converter that is rated at least 50% higher than that (i.e. number of amps x 110 x 1.5). I promise that buying a set of curlers in Europe will be cheaper...
1210676
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.