But when I use an adapter in Europe the rollers do not get very hot
1516938
I DON'T THINK THE ROLLERS GET VERY HOT ANYWAY OR ANYWHERE. I leave them plugged in for 15-20 minutes & they still don't get that HOT!
1516939
The adapter may not be able to support the amount of current it takes to properly heat the rollers. Check the adapter for the amount of power it is capable of delivering. It should tell you how many volts and amps the output is. Volts X Amps = Watts. Compare this to the rollers. It should say somewhere, probably on the bottom how much current (Amps) and Volts it takes, (or watts).
1516940
Just used them today in WI. Great rollers. Sorry, I have not taken this set to Europe.
1547952
I used an adaptor in the USA and it wasn't very successful Not very hot and very very slow
1138429
You can either touch the plastic cover or I usually just lightly touch one of the actual rollers. Once I pick one out of the container, it normally cools down around the edges rapidly quick. I've had mine for over two years and I've never burned myself!
834417
I fell and had back pain, but when I arrived in Europe it was better so I did not use the heating pad. Sorry I cannot answer the question.
68719
It will depend on if the device you are powering with the adapter is capable voltage up to 240volts AC. Examples would be that most cell phones are rated for both 120 and 240 volts. On the contrary, most blow dryers are not. You can check the labels of your devices and many will tell you what voltages they will accept. If in doubt use a converter. A converter simply rectifies the voltage down to USA standard of 120 VAC, but I will say that they can be expensive! When my daughter traveled to Europe last summer, she didn't have any problems, although she didn't spend much time in Italy. Hot this helps.
605264
My results with my step up converter have proven to provide exact European voltage which I am using for my computer which I bought in Bulgaria. I have been using it for 3 months with no problems. I think with a hair dryer you might consider buying a US model if you are here in the US. It might cost less to do that, but, I believe this converter to be a solid investment. Hope that helps out...
880918
No. The rollers convert automatically to the current of most countries you are in so you do not need the power converter in a lot of countries. However you do need the actual outlet kit so the plugs match which can be purchases inexpensively.
325519
It is light-weight however, might not work in Europe since I heard that they use different plugs/outlets/power systems.
630878
Hi Vicki...I acutally bought this item at the request of my supplier who lives in Pakistan, His wife saw the item on Amazon and asked me to bring it on my business trip. I am not sure of the size of the rollers or Voltage....I brought a convereter with me.
75144
I used mine on a river cruise ship that had the standard 2 prong, European outlet. It heated as expected but I didn't get much use of it. Unfortunately for me, the cord wasn't long enough to get to where I needed the pad! I will continue to carry it with me and keep my fingers crossed that I'll have outlets in more useful places on future trips.
650755
I really don't know how the pins work as I've never had the old set before. The clips on this set work fine AND they get hot; I just preferred using the "clips" I had. If the pins you're speaking of go through the roller, I don't think it would work with these roller as they are solid.
1439826
Hi Jennifer,Make sure to buy a universal adapter when traveling oversea this shouldnot affects the temperature setting.I used this flat iron in Montreal had no problems,but always check your setting before using.Have fun traveling.
200477
I'll check with a thermometer later but it should be warm enough to notice. Also, it takes a few minutes to get rolling. I would suggest flipping the heat switch on and off about half a dozen times; the contacts may be oxidized if it was shipped through a moist location. Simply opening and closing the switch may be enough. I had the same trouble recently with some surge suppressors.
2053616
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!
1499591
We've installed several of these. So far we've had issues with only one of the units. Not sure if it's a heat issue or the adapter itself.
649949
I think your rollers are too small. I bought some velcro like rollers very large, almost too large for the clips. You won't get the bend. I bought the clips for my heated rollers, but they are too thin for my thin hair. They are heavy, too, so the clips don't work very well. I experienced the bend because the rollers were too small.
702294
There's no way to adjust the temp. If you only put the rollers on the top rows where you're supposed to put the smaller rollers and cycled them out they probably wouldn't get as hot. The top rows don't get as hot as the lower ones.