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Can you use an appliance designed for 120v in a country where the voltage used is 240v without damaging or breaking the appliance or is it necessary to use a voltage converter?
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∙ 14y ago
Some 120 Volt appliances, such as electric shavers, etc., have been designed to run safely on different supply voltages and frequencies. If that is so, it would be stated on their rating plates. In many cases, where the power needed is low, such as (say) less than 30 Watts, a cheap and simple "International Travel Socket Adapter" is all that is needed to make such a 120 Volt appliance plug-in and work. Many international airports have shops selling such adaptors. Otherwise, for any other electrical devices or appliances, it is not a good idea to use a 110 or 120 volt product in a country that runs on 220 or 240 as there is a high risk of overheating and permanently damaging the product. Head into any AAA/BCAA auto club and they will set you up with a converter for small electrical appliances or a transformer for certain electronic products. You may also need a polarized or grounded adapter depending on the country. For more information see the answers to the Related questions shown below.
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