I'm going on a two week trip to Italy this summer. Will I need a special plug to use with this dryer?
1030863
Yes! You would definitely need a compatible plug and also sometimes it would not work even with the plug if there is a voltage difference.
1030864
Yes! You will need a European adapter/plug-in, and use the dryer on the lowest wattage setting. I used this on the higher wattage setting and accidentally blew out the power in the villa we had in Italy. Easy to fix but embarrassing.
892742
Did not work in Italy - the prongs were too big for the socket in Florence and while it fit in Bonconvento the plug got really hot. I would try another brand
1939271
This dryer just came with the regular US plug. NO adapters for plugs included
933888
Be cause its 220 capable it does not come with an outlet plug like a dryer but you intall any 220 you need fpr your home. You can use a standard 110 plug but its difficult to weld on 110 volts and if you make sure you switch the set screw switch fron 220 - 110 volts
163933
As previous replies mentioned, only if your dryer is dual voltage as this is not a converter. Also note that many places in Israel use the "European" socket that takes two round prongs, but some have a socket that is three round plugs in a pyramid configuration. Best bet would be to buy the two-prong power strip & just buy a three-prong plug adapter if you had to.
192057
I am now using it in Hong Kong (220V) and I need an adapter as the pins of the plug are different. Depends on what kind plug/pins do the sockets in Italy allow, you probably need an adapter which you can easily purchase in the market.
1235236
It will plug into the adapter fine. Mine did. I will warn you though. My dryer sounded as if it might be getting too much electricity--sounded very funny. I ceased using my dryer and used the one that came with the room. The adapters work for everything else. Believe me, I had the same question, but again, it plugs in fine. It has extra space for other types of plugs.
2145976
There is NO single standard electric dryer 240v outlet. If your 240v outlet looks like this, then no extra cord/adapter required. Leviton 5461-W 20-Amp 250-Volt NEMA 6-20R, 2P, 3W, Narrow Body Single Receptacle, White
489916
I went to Rome, Florence, and Venice in April. Before I went I bought the 3 prong adapter that plugs into the hotel wall socket. I also bought a step down converter that has 2 prongs; it plugs into the adapter. Therefore I could power my devices with US standards. I think the adapter is designed for different configurations depending on your need. Just buy them so you can enjoy your trip with no hassle.
1817401
I used it in Italy and France not in Spain not so sure about the wall outlets in Spain. If your Device/s charger is made for US then yes you would need it. it is a good hardy unit, it served me well. Using a regular power strip for US connected to this I charged three cell phones one GPS a tablet and a camera battery charger at the same time,this was done over night for next day usage, I did this for twelve days in a row; it worked very well. I do not think you can use it with anything with heating elements like an Iron made for US a curling iron or a hair dryer.
1614807
Everything you use the outlet for in Europe you will need an adapter. No need in a special one, just a simple basic adapter , that is what I used and had no problems.
841764
If you have an outlet adapter you should be able to use it, this dryer has an American power cord. I hope this helps you.
554950
No. I bought this dryer and difuser to take to Italy for 2 weeks last May 2014. I love it so much I have yet to go back to my very expensive hair dryer!
467143
Yes, I took this Travel Smart by Conair ceramic straightener to Italy and used a adaptor plug. Worked beautifully. It is dual voltage. No need for converter when using this device. If you have any doubts that we are talking about the same appliance, I would email Travelsmith to be safe.
1730266
Yes, I have used mine in Venice, Barcelona, Lyon, and Sicily. Yes, you will need a plug ADAPTER . so you can get it into the wall plug with nothing changing. You do NOT need a converter since is already conforms to Europe's 240 vs. USA 120. Most hair dryers do the same, and so do most telephones and computers. If the appliance says 110-220 or 120 - 240 or something like that -- close enough -- electrical power in US fluxuates between 110 to 120, so it's fine. Just buy the $5 conveter plug which takes the US plug straight and changes it into the round ones. No electricity changes.
2012722
You might need a plug adapter. The US has 110 Volt outlets, but other countries have 220 Volt outlets. I'm not sure about Italy.
1773996
There is a small screw on the hair dryer to turn when you go from US to Europe. Then once you get to Europe, you must use an adaptor on the dryer plug before you plug into electric outlets there. And yes, they do work! If you don't use them, you'll fry your electronics!