For clarity. If plugged into a wall outlet in a hotel in India, can my wife plug her hair dryer into the strip and use it?
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You would need an adapter first for India's outlets, since they're Type C, D, or M (this item plugs into Type B). If you do have an adapter and get it plugged in, you would need to check if your wife's hair dryer works with India's 220/240 Volt power source; this item doesn't step-down voltage, it's merely a power strip with three adapters.
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I used it in London and Paris with an adapter in the wall outlet. I then plugged my curling iron into it which worked great. I don't know if a hair dryer would be any different than a hair dryer.
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.
931279
You may connect your hair dryer if the hair dryer supports 240V. If the hair dryer is only single voltage (120V) then it will instantly blow up.
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She can IF her hair dryer runs on 220V power. If you plug in a standard 110V U.S. model hair dryer, the higher voltage will fry it. This is assuming India uses 220V, which I believe it does. You can find hair dryers in the U.S. that are switchable between 110 and 220 power. The Ceptics strip does not convert voltage, it only provides more outlets. So, whatever power source you plug it into (110 or 220), that is what you will get through the strip.
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Turkey and Greece both work off of 220. You would use the 2 prong round with your U.S. Cords plugged into it. I would be very careful running your hair dryer, though. Use the low setting if you can. Normally the high setting will cause it to blow and you won't be able to use it any more. The curling iron should be fine. If you're only visiting those two countries you won't need to take any of the other adapters. Have a great trip!
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The manufacturers usually say that the converter cannot be used with hair dryer or iron type of appliance. I have never tried. If you're traveling where you'll be in a good hotel, most provide you with either hair dryer, OR have a converter to use with USA appliances. Some USA model hair dryers have switchable voltage (as do electric razors), and ARE able to be used with the converter- as long as the dryer is switched to the 220v setting.
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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.
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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
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Yes. We take it into the hotel and plug it into a regular electrical wall outlet, 110.Highly recommend this cooler! We love ours! Use it to make trips to Costco, load up on cold groceries, meat, etc. stay overnight in a hotel, then drive 5 hours home. Great investment
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I assume you have a dryer and curling iron are 120 volt. It depends on whether you plug this into a 120 volt or 220 volt power outlet. USA is 120 volt. The majority of the rest of the world is 220 volt. So determine what voltage you will be plugging into. If it is outside the USA you will most likely need an adapter plug to plug this strip into, if it isn't USA. And if you are plugging into 220 volt you will need a converter.
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Dear Customer,You can plug the cord directly to the outlet. The hair dryer however clicks and locks in to place on to the wall base. If you do not mount the base it will be difficult to remove and place back the hair dryer onto the base.Sincerely,EWO
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Yes - as long as the outlet is capable of it - there would be no problems. My wife has these all over the house including her hair dryer...
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Yes, it can be. Just hook up to the line and neutral wires. Not sure why you would want to. A new hair dryer complete with a GFCI attached would be less expensive than just this device by itself.
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I just got back from Israel! In used the adapter pictured here and it was perfect. Enjoy the trip - it is life-changing! Shalom! Oh, I wouldn't bring a hair dryer by the way. They always get fried. If there is not one in the room just ask at the front desk.
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If you live in the U.S. yes, this curling iron can be plugged in any outlet andit will work.
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My husband used a hairdryer in Europe, but you have to have special converters to accommodate the difference in current and outlet plug shapes.
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ashlee, i only used the outlet in mexico. the hotel had standard plugs no need d for converting. i would also buy a converter when you purchase the outlet. i loved it because i could plug in all my devices.... it served me well. i will be using it again next month on a cruise ship!!!!
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when you have your hair dryer you plug in on one side with the American plug (your hair dryer) then you put whatever outlet figuration that is in the wall. There is only ONE plug in and it becomes several different plugs as you need for Europe, middle east etc. it looks like from picture that there are 5 different plugs. Just an FYI, I would not recommend this now that I am back to the US, it is very inexpensive but when you are dealing with your applicances you should get a better quality plug. when I got back I realized it fried one of the electronic cord...
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uhhh... Gosh, I don't know. It just plugs into the normal outlet that you use for a lamp or a hair dryer. Does that help??
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Based on my experience it won't work anywhere. It failed the first time we plugged in a hair dryer in South Africa. It never worked, ever. I complained to the vendor and they asked me to send it back (at my own expense). They never replied or acknowledged receipt of the unit or offered to return my money. I would avoid this unit.