For a complete list of voltage requirements by country, visit WorldStandards. The vast majority of modern travel gadgets are dual-voltage, meaning they automatically convert to run on other voltage systems. Most smartphones, tablets and other gadgets are dual-voltage, and if you use a converter on something that is already dual-voltage, you can damage your device.
How do you know if your device is dual-voltage? Small electronics, razors and non-heating appliances will need a watt converter. Heating appliances such as dryers, irons, coffee makers and other high-powered electrical devices need converters up to watts.
You can also purchase combination converters for both types many of which also come with adapter plugs. Check the label on your electrical appliance to find its wattage. There is no need to resubmit your comment. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail.
Written by : Ben Joan. User assumes all risk of use, damage, or injury. You agree that we have no liability for any damages. Summary: 1. An adapter is a device used to make one plug fit another type of terminal while a converter changes the energy to make it usable at the destination 2.
Converters have much more components in them than adapters 3. Incorrect adapter cause no complications while incorrect converters can cause serious damage Author Recent Posts. Ben Joan. Newer iPhones have dual voltage that automatically adjust in their destination.
Have an awesome trip to France! Hi Rachel, it would depend if the device you are charging is dual voltage or not. If it is not dual voltage then you would need a converter to change the electrical current from V to V. Apple phones are dual voltage which is why you do not need to use a converter along with the travel adapter. I bought a small hot plate from China for use at our temple here in the USA. So do I need both an adapter for the plug and a converter for the voltage? If your electronics are not dual voltage, has two options: V and V, an international power converter also called a transformer, voltage adapter, or international voltage converter could be used.
Hope this helps! So in this technological age, there is not a combined device that serves as both an adapter and converter?
Hi Holly, thank you for your question. Hi Evelyn, thank you for your comment. I was just checking so I can give you the correct response to your question, where will what be stated? Hi Mark, it depends on the electronics. Hope this answers your question! Is this just an adapter and I need a converter for my phone? Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Voltage Converter vs. Travel Adapter: How do They Work? Travel Adapter Table Of Contents. Doug on June 19, at am. Thanks Reply. LTZ on October 8, at pm. Alex on October 8, at pm. Karen on August 15, at pm. Alex on August 15, at pm. Kimberly on August 15, at am. Barbara on September 24, at pm. What can I use for converter and adapter in one plug help Reply. Alex on September 24, at pm. Frederique on August 4, at am. Alex on August 5, at am. MIchele Baier on July 9, at pm. An adapter adapts to new outlets while a converter or transformer converts the voltage of the outlet per-se.
An adapter is the best item to use in a situation like this. It not only adapts to the outlet but, in a way, it changes the structure of the outlet in order to connect your device.
Most common travel electronics are typically rated for worldwide voltage input AC voltage range: V , so they should only require the use of an adapter.
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