can this dryer be used overseas - specifically in Africa hotels
1189439
It depends on which area of the continent you plan on going to. You might need an adapter, but again depends on which area of Africa.
404858
No. It is agreat dryer, though. I am on my third dryer in about 25 years No, but it is a great dryer. I am on my third dryer in 30 years. Smaller to travel with, but have plenty of power. Love mine!!
1273679
If you are asking if you can use the hair dryer in the states, the answer is yes. Just plug into the outlet and that is it. Have been using them for the last 20+ years.
1180783
I did not end up taking it on my trip abroad because the wattage convertion switch broke (made of plastic) when I turned it. I would not recommend this dryer.
2156572
The device does not have a dual voltage option like some other dryers. Since its origin is in the US, I'd recommend against using it in 220V countries.
211387
it can be used in the United states, since it comes with an adapter for other countries. You can also change the electricity to 120 or 240. That is why I love this hair dryer.
1229357
Sorry but no I have not. But years ago I had a dryer similar to this one and I did use it in France with an adapter.
1929978
It may if you have the converter. I'm assuming you're talking about using it in Europe. May want to contact the manufacturer to verify that. I've have good luck with some items using the converter plugs but my wife had a hair dryer go south on her using one in France.
1146372
No this is for overseas use only it will work in USA if you have 220v line in your home normally we have for AC & dryer in home in USA .
598359
I do know that some of the users where I work have used it in Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia but I do not know of anyone who has attempted to use it in Southern Africa. I hope this helps. Jason
384360
No. None of the universal adapters work in South Africa. You will need to buy a specific South African adapter. Some of the hotels where I have stayed did have a European style 2 prong plug in the rooms but it was not common especially outside of Johannesburg, Durban and Capetown.
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.
1592573
I don't honestly know if this adapter would work in other areas of Africa. My experience was in South Africa only, but it worked fine throughout South Africa.
1720136
It is an excellent and powerful hair dryer.I used it in Gubio, Italy. The hotel had to give me a three prong adapter for the dryer.
1269026
I have not used this in Africa but plan to use this in France in June. Dual voltage is important. I think it will work.
952727
YES! This is the hair dryer you want for Europe! I used it in France, no adapter required. It should work in all of Europe. However if you plan a stop in the UK you will need an adapter for there.
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.