Can I use this in the Philippines? Do I need adapter and what kind? I'm looking for converter, transformer and/or adapters for my hair dryer, hair flat iron, electric toothbrush and other small USA appliances. I was advised that I don't need any...
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I've never been in the Philippines, but a Google search indicates that the most common receptacle is the same as fits the American two-prong plug; but the voltage is 220 rather than the American 110. The Monster MP OTG400 outlet unit should work with the 220 current but it requires a three-prong adapter to fit in the two-prong socket. You can put your iPhone/iPad/iPod chargers directly into a Philippine socket because they work with both 110 and 220 volt current, but if you wanted to use them simultaneously in the Monster MP OTG400, you would need an plug adapter for it. If your other items work only with 110 volt current, you will need a transformer to convert the 220 current to 110. Many hair dryers have a built-in switch to change the 110 to 220 - if you have one of this kind (usually labelled as a travel model), you can treat it the same as your iPhone chargers once you turn the switch unless it has a three-prong plug which requires a plug adapter.
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Depends on what you are connecting with them. My iphone in Italy worked, my curling iron worked because it was dual voltage, but my Oral B toothbrush required a converter for the voltage. You need to read the voltage requirements on your device.
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The power adapter is meant for the USA so the question is what type of adapter do you need to get power devices in the USA to work in whatever European country you are in or traveling to. This question is more generic in that you would face the same issue with a hair dryer or coffee pot that was made for use in the USA. I am unaware of the voltage in European power grid, but my guess would be you would need an adapter to get the plug to fit in a European outlet even if the voltages are the same.
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Dear Pauline,This appliance should be used within the United States as it is a USA manufactured and intended for use on US electrical grids as it is only 120v. We do have customers around the globe that purchase US made appliances and correctly get them to work the appropriate converter/adapter. Please make sure you are using the appropriate power converter/adapter to ensure safe and proper use of this appliance. We suggest taking the appliance to a local electronics store to ensure you are using the appropriate adapters/converters for safe use. All items sold throughout our company are brand new directly from the manufacturer and are never used, altered, or tampered with prior to final sale. Dear Pauline,This appliance should be used within the United States as it is a USA manufactured and intended for use on US electrical grids as it is only 120v. We do have customers around the globe that purchase US made appliances and correctly get them to work the appropriate converter/adapter. Please make sure you are using the appropriate power converter/adapter to ensure safe and proper use of this appliance. We suggest taking the appliance to a local electronics store to ensure you are using the appropriate adapters/converters for safe use. All items sold throughout our company... » Read More Dear Pauline,This appliance should be used within the United States as it is a USA manufactured and intended for use on US electrical grids as it is only 120v. We do have customers around the globe that purchase US made appliances and correctly get them to work the appropriate converter/adapter. Please make sure you are using the appropriate power converter/adapter to ensure safe and proper use of this appliance. We suggest taking the appliance to a local electronics store to ensure you are using the appropriate adapters/converters for safe use. All items sold throughout our company are brand new directly from the manufacturer and are never used, altered, or tampered with prior to final sale. « Show Less
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These are just plug converters. They do not change the voltage. Some appliances or devices can take either the 120V (American) or 220V (European). I used these for my iPad and iPhone because the chargers work with either. Your hairdryer might have a voltage switch on it, especially if it was designed for international travel. Otherwise, best not to chance it without a voltage converter as well.
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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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Just like the phone chargers they accept 110/220 but depending on where you live you may need an adapter, plugs in the Philippines are just like the US except they are 220, but most US products either accept 110/220 or have a slide switch in the back or underneath to change the voltage from 110 to 220 or reverse, always check your appliance to make sure
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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.
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it is for that voltage in ireland/scotland, but it will not work with 110 volt appliances from the USA. You either need to buy a converter that will change the voltage (I think they are pretty expensive) or you need to buy appliances that are dual voltage. I went to dublin in January, and I was able to get a dual voltage hair dryer from Walmart for like $20. My cell phone charger was fine, but just make sure it says both voltages or else it can melt your appliances!
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Hi...sorry to say you can't. You'd need an adapter for overseas unless a newer model has added it. For what its worth its been a great flat iron.
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Can work if u buy step down converter that can support the needed current draw.If buy shavers etc normally 110v-120v/220-240v mostly no need adaptor liao. See plug to be sure.If only support 110v/120v buy a cheapo adaptor if using things with low power consumption. But if high power consumption, need to get a very good power converter else ur converter blows or appliance dun work.
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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.
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Hi JOYCE. This a adapter is a little more expensive, but let me tell you it is well worth the price. I us it for my Sonic toothbrush, Sonic flosser and curling iron. Do not use it for a lap top or hair dryer. I bought a different adapter for those items. The last time I went to Ireland and London I bought a less expensive adapter and burnt out my toothbrush and curling iron. I am currently in London, and have been for the last three months, and have not had any mishaps with this adapter....GREAT ITEM
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It's just an adapter. I suggest buying a hair dryer (and checking your other electronic devices) that can handle a range of currents 120-240v. Otherwise, you risk buring out the device.
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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.
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You need to look at how many watts your blow dryer is and then buy one of these accordingly. If it is 850 watts then buy the transformer that's rated to 1000 watts. It's probably cheaper to buy a hair dryer in Europe.
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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.