What type adapter do use in Europe for electric curlers? I don't want them to burn up.
2052254
Have a look on the curlers to see what the "wattage" is. It will be next to the 110V small print and will be a number ending in a "W". As long as it does not exceed 330W you should be okay. You should allow a safety margin of 1.5 times for the wattage rating. I.e. 1.5 x 330 is just under 500. Hope it helps. The plugs themselves should be fine.
2052255
Buy yourself a curler in Europe. Best suggestion I could give you! Have a good trip!
2052256
You *must* use a voltage converter. If you use a plug adapter only, your curlers will work really well for about 5 seconds and never again. If you are just visiting Europe, then it will probably be easier to buy curlers there: Voltage adapters are *heavy* - far too heavy to take on vacation with you. If you still want a converter, look at the current rating (the number of amps) on the curlers, multiply that by 110 and look for a converter that is rated at least 50% higher than that (i.e. number of amps x 110 x 1.5). I promise that buying a set of curlers in Europe will be cheaper...
756688
I used this in Poland in 2013 for my curling iron. But know this: it is an ADAPTOR plug, meaning that it only let me plug my curling iron into my POWER CONVERTER. I needed both kinds of units. The power converter plug fit into the wall socket and converted the electric supply's voltage, but I still needed to adapt my appliance plug to fit into the converter box I had purchased. Converters are often available at Walmart and other stores for about $20-$30. If you are only going to take a hair dryer, keep in mind that most European hotels provide hair dryers in rooms, or upon request. That would save you from dragging your own appliance. If you need an adaptor for ONLY an Apple phone or iPad or laptop, then this is the plug for you (no power conversion needed on Apple products). I can not speak to other brands as I have no familiarity with PC's that run microsoft.
289282
Most curling new curling irons and charges for new cell phones have an adapter that has 100-240v printed on the back of it. This means a person only needs the 3 pin plug adapter for Ireland's 230v ac. If in doubt, call the manufacturer of the electrical product that you want to use in Ireland. I hope this information is helpful.
779564
I only bought the curling iron and it didn't work without an adapter - it is only good for the voltage change.
694325
The perfect one for travel is the BABNTTS 7 Nano Titanium Professional 5 Jumbo Roller Hairsetter. It is the best size and a dual voltage curler for traveling world wide.
2239014
DO NOT purchase this. I had two and they both blew up within minutes with little voltage plugged in. It was cheaper to just buy a curling iron that worked on 220 than to get the converters. Conair has better converters if you really want a converter but they are pricey.
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I wouldn't use any blowdryer in Europe that didn't have a switch to change current. Even if it does you must run it on a low speed and heat and use a plug adaptor also. I think I would purchase a dryer intended for use with foreign current- lots of travel dryers have this capability. This is such a nice blowdryer, I would hate for it to burn up and then you have NO blowdryer. Also My daughter just traveled to Italy and many people recommend to just buy a curling iron or straightener there, as those types of appliances can't be switched to European current. Also you need a plug adaptor for any American appliance anyway,even one that converts.
1899925
I think you need the adapter and the converter. One plugs into the other to form a unit. Otherwise you risk not only damaging your equipment but also either tripping the power in the apartment or even worse. And, yes, every place I stayed in Italy had hair dryers. Check into that because it seems to draw more current than anything else.
1288031
I am not exactly sure what you are asking. I live in the United States and I just plugged the curling iron into a regular wall outlet in the bathroom and it works great!
1597535
No. This converter is only for 100Watts. Your hairdryer needs probably 1000-1500 Watts. I have now clue about curling irons, but I assume it also needs more than 100 W. Look on the curling iton. It's power needs to be stated on it. You would need a stronger converter for your intended uses. Type in "converter" and the Watts you need and add 30-50% for safety in Amazon. The converter you would need will be too large for travelling!
2093113
I used mine in France and Italy for a curling iron where it worked perfectly. When I used it with my 1875 watt hair dryer, it turned off after about 5 minutes. I thought it was broken but it worked fine again in a few minutes. I'm guessing it got too hot and needed to cool down. Good product--Enjoy!
782307
My wife tried to use a hair straightener in Italy. It is 110v stepped up to 220v. Unit got very hot and began to smoke.
1698919
This curling wand is intended for household use.Use on Alternating Current(60 Hertz) ONLY. This unit is designed to be operated at 120V AC. P.s this is from the Operating Instructions from the product. I hope this helps.
1597537
No. This converter is only for 100Watts. Your hairdryer needs probably 1000-1500 Watts. I have now clue about curling irons, but I assume it also needs more than 100 W. Look on the curling iton. It's power needs to be stated on it.You would need a stronger converter for your intended uses. Type in "converter" and the Watts you need and add 30-50% for safety in Amazon. The converter you would need will be too large for travelling!
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The max used of any adapter is 5 amps in most countries. The adaper is loaded with a 5 amp fuse for europe use. If the hairdryer works with your own socket outlets its more than likely it would. I cannot veryfy the wattage as itis 1 1/2 kilowats which is slightly heavy for any adaptor. Suggest you check the adaptors website and follow what they recomend
2249444
It must be with the proper voltage converter as it is high watts and requires a different type than you would need with a curling iron.
1554008
No. If you are concerned about curling irons, then you should purchase a dual wattage one. In that case all you would need is an adaptor plug for the country you're in. Most things now are dual wattage(cell phones, cameras, laptops) but dual wattage curling irons are something that you have to make an effort to find.