Do we need a power converter/transformer to use with these? If so, what one would you recommend that will work with a hair dryer and straightener?
2050212
That all depends on the hair dryer or straightener, if they can be changed from 110V to 220V if so you will not need a converter. However some hair dryers do not recommend using them with a converter. My wife ruined a hair dryer with a converter.
2050213
Hair dryers, straighteners, and curling irons will burn up immediately unless they are factory made to work with both 110 and 220 current.
1203636
Yes. Just remember to change the settings if you can on the appliance. I could plug in and use my blowdryer and curling irons, but they ended up burning up after I got home because of the wattage difference and I had forgotten to switch them over to international settings.
850645
It plugs into a 110 outlet, so if their plugs are different, then you'll probably need one of those adapters for the outlet. You don't want to fry your hair!
931278
It has a 3-prong plug so you may need a plug adapter (I don't know what type of plugs are common in India). If your wife's hairdryer can handle 220V then it should work fine. If her hairdryer is only compatible with 110V then it will probably get fried. It seems that most of the newer ones are compatible with both 110 and 220.
1925262
You could, but remember it is only good for small devises i. e. electric razor, tooth brush. Do not try to plug in a curling iron or hair dryer. Hair dryers are 800 watts this transformer is capable of only 150 watts. When going to Europe you cannot use any heating device on their system from the USA.Cell phone and computer chargers will operate in Europe using just an adapter.
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.
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...
639631
The transformer is intended for low wattage uses. Some hair dryers may be within its range but I doubt that even a small toaster oven would in range.
1317644
I don't see why not. I haven't used mine for those reasons, however in days gone by I've used the converters to run my hair dryer (in the days when I had hair)!!!!! Perhaps someone else will have more recent experience. Good Luck
1535834
does it work to convert a USA hairdryer for use in an Indian outlet? What about a USA iPhone charger or laptop? Otherwise what else do I need?
810733
No, would not recommend it. Typically electric dryers use up 4,400 watts of power, so the transformer would have to be at least double or triple that wattage (I agree with the previous commentator).
1889012
It depends where you are going. You can get an adaptor kit that contains converters for different countries. It is lightweight, but it is a full-size hair dryer. Brookstone used to have a travel dryer.
1018019
Just use the correct "plug" for London outlet; the straightener will automatically use correct voltage
1210679
If the flat iron or hair dryer have tags or instruction manuals on them or for them with the information it will tell you what the voltage can be, if it states 110 (120) to 220 (240) then you can use them BUT if it does not state that or if there is no tags or instructions then do not plug them in-examples are laptops-mine is on the adapter clearly stating the input can be 110 to 240 and I have used them for my laptop, my phone charger has not information on it so I will not plug it into that socket adapter
1618087
This strip works perfect for 110V and 220V in Canada and SE Asia however...I only use it for cell phones and tablets, camera charges, etc. My understanding is that hair dryers have different power requirements so you should speak to a tech person or electrician. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
457221
This should be able to power a hair dryer however I would check the wattage output on the hair dryer if it is less thanow 1500 watts you are good to go just remember to only have the hair dryer plugged into the inverter
1908110
If you simply plug your 120V hair dryer or curling iron into the wall in Europe with this converter, you will fry them instantly. It will only convert your US-style prongs to EU-style prongs. It will NOT convert the voltage from 240 to 120. You will need a transforming converter for that.