Can i use this steamer in Italy with the three prong converter
454033
I bought adapters when I went to Israel and they didn't work, but I'm not sure about Italy. I used to take a small spray bottle with me, hang the clothes for the next day on a hanger and spray them with water. The wrinkles hang out over night.
454034
Probably if you have a converter but since it never worked for me, I wouldn't bother taking it to Italy.
454035
You wouldn't need a converter, but you would need an adapter from the US style 2 prong to the 3 prong style used in Italy. The steamer can work on dual-voltaes (120 or 240) so you would only need the adapter. The S-type European adapter would work, which is only 2 prongs because this steamer doesn't have a grounding prong.
666220
Don't count on it! While in major hotels you will be able to use this adapter, in most circumstances you need a three prong adapter like you use in the UK.
952464
I believe it is not you may need to use either a converter or a unit made for that region. Hope that helps
1276826
I used these in Italy with my Kindle, a small electric fan, and flat iron (all these were U.S. type plugs) with NO other converter or anything added - just one of these on the plug and then straight into the wall. Hope this helps.
2012722
You might need a plug adapter. The US has 110 Volt outlets, but other countries have 220 Volt outlets. I'm not sure about Italy.
696402
I used mine in Italy for 4 months and it worked perfectly. You will still need an adapter because it has a US plug but I didn't use a transformer or converter or anything
489920
I just returned from a month in Italy. Most locations we stayed at had the three hole recepticals but those would accept the two prong adapters. I think it's similar to the US where three holes are grounded two are not. We had no problem using small items like iPhones , iPads, razors, etc. using the two plug adapters. However, we do carry a grounded surge protector just to be safe.
1768192
No, the converter is only use for short time, and for up to 1800 watts. The steamer may be less than 1800 watts, but is not a short time load..A coffee maker for example is a good example of short time usage.
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.
1704950
You would most likely need a converter plug if the country has different plug in 'prongs'.
1983272
This is a plug adapter from just about any type of plug to a plug type common in Italy. This will not work in the US; you will need another plug adapter for that. However, you could plug in something that has a plug type from the US into this converter and be able to plug the converter into an outlet in Italy to use it. Also, be aware that the amount of power that a typical plug in the US outputs is different than in Italy, which means that you may need a voltage converter as well since this particular plug converter does not include a voltage converter.
1817401
I used it in Italy and France not in Spain not so sure about the wall outlets in Spain. If your Device/s charger is made for US then yes you would need it. it is a good hardy unit, it served me well. Using a regular power strip for US connected to this I charged three cell phones one GPS a tablet and a camera battery charger at the same time,this was done over night for next day usage, I did this for twelve days in a row; it worked very well. I do not think you can use it with anything with heating elements like an Iron made for US a curling iron or a hair dryer.
951240
It has the 2 prong 220V plug used in Italy and many parts of Europe. It can be used with an adapter for use in the US but will give you only half the heat.
2194857
Yes. I used only the plug adapter in Italy. Most electronics do the automatic converting nowadays.
631578
No, the steamer does not have the voltage switch so I assume it is for 110v only.
714696
Have not taken it to Italy but have taken it to the UK. The *voltage* (not wattage) in Europe is 220-240v at 50Hz which this dryer will function at; the US voltage is 115-120 at 60Hz. The switch on the dryer handle has a 115/230 choice. Set it to 230VAC. Remember to also obtain a converter plug like "Ceptics Grounded Universal Plug Adapter for Italy (Type L) - 3 Pack" available on Amazon. The US plug on the hair dryer will not fit any European outlet.
1242293
No! I suggest you take a look at the Alaska Air article at this web address: http://goitaly.about.com/od/travelpackingtips/l/bl_electricity_italy.htm. It would seem that even with a converter, you might get over there, plug in the appliance with a converter and still get smoke or fire. Last time I visited Ireland I invested in travel rollers and a package of adapters/converters. Amazon carries several travel rollers. Probably carries adapters/converters as well. If not try Magellans.com.