Posted on 08 February 2010 by admin
Around the world, two types of electrical voltage are used. North America, most of Central and South America, Japan, and some areas in Europe and Asia use 110v electrical current. All of the electronic devices available to buy in these places are designed for 110v, so when you plug it in, it does not malfunction or create a health hazard.
Most of Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia use 220v electrical current. Likewise, all of the appliances made available there are designed to be plugged into 220v. If you want to travel with some of your appliances to a country that uses 220v, you should be prepared so that your safety does not become compromised. Bring dual-voltage appliances on your trip. These appliances list their voltage rating on their information panel as 110v-220v. They can be used safely in 220v outlets. Many lithium battery products, such as laptops, digital cameras, and digital camcorders, are dual-voltage. But if you see that your device only lists 110v as its voltage rating, it is single-voltage. If you want to bring single-volt items with you, all you need to do is get a voltage converter . These will enable you to use your 110v appliances in a country that uses 220v. Get a voltage converter that has a 25% higher wattage rating than the appliance you intend to use it with. The appliance’s wattage, if it is not listed on its panel, can be found by multiplying its volts by its amps.
If you are going to the Bahamas , voltage converter s and dual-voltage electronics are not necessary. The Bahamas is a country consisting of 29 islands in the Caribbean. Not only is this an English-speaking country, but it uses 110v electricity.
Plug adapters are not necessary to bring to the Bahamas either, as this country uses the same design of electrical plug as the United States.
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Posted on 12 January 2010 by admin
If you have never traveled outside of North America or South America, you probably have never seen more than just one kind of electrical plug. This is because North America and most of South America, and a few other places such as Bermuda and Belize, all use the same kind of plug. But most other countries do not use this plug. In fact, there are a total of six different types of electrical plugs used around the world. Most of Europe uses a single type, but it is still different from the one used in North America, and also different from the type used in Asia. This is why it is important for you to buy the right kind of plug adapter when you travel. If you buy the wrong one, you won’t be able to plug anything in! In some countries, like Belarus , you will find many different types of outlets. Make sure to find out if you’ll need multiple plug adapters before you travel, and be sure of what type to get as well.
In Belarus where plug adapters are necessary, voltage converter s may also be needed. This is not always the case, because some electronics are dual-voltage. These items have a voltage of 110v-220v, and do not need a voltage converter in order to work in foreign countries like Tanzania and Wales. But if you want to use a single-volt appliance in a country that uses 220v, you’ll need a voltage converter . Without one, your appliance will likely cause a fire when being plugged into the foreign outlet. However, it is a good idea to find a voltage converter that has a wattage at least 25% higher than the appliance’s wattage. The voltage converter will last longer in this case. The wattage for the appliance is calculated by multiplying the amp by the wattage, however in many cases it is listed on the appliance itself.
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