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If you are trying to pack as light as possible for your next trip oversees, you might be wondering if you can leave your voltage converter at home. Although many travelers consider a voltage converter a necessity, you certainly can leave it at home if you plan ahead. Here are four tips that will help you lighten your load by a few extra ounces.
1. Leave It At Home
You can easily travel without a voltage converter if you leave certain items at home. Just leave any item that requires a voltage converter out of your suitcase. If you decide not to travel with a voltage converter, you will need to leave behind bulky, heavy items such as hair dryers and hair straighteners. This will lighten your luggage even more.
2. Some Electronics Do Not Need A Voltage Converter
Traveling without a voltage converter does not necessarily mean that you cannot travel with any electronics at all. Most major electronics, such as cell phones, mp3 players, and laptops only need an adapter converter to be able to use them in a different country. No voltage converter is needed. Of course, you can leave these electronics at home and lighten your pack considerable. For people who are traveling for business, however, this might not be an option.
3. Buy Necessary Items Abroad
If you do not think that you can live without your hair dryer or other favorite appliance, give it a shot anyway. Leave room in your bag for a hair dryer or other appliance. If you miss it too much on your travels, you can buy a new one abroad. Because it will have the right voltage for your locality, you will not need a voltage converter.
4. Buy An All-In-One Unit
You can bring all the items you would like, and still not have to bring a separate voltage converter if you bring an all-in-one device that is both a plug adapter and a voltage converter. These are usually a little bigger than just a plug adapter, but are usually suitable for longer trips because you will not need to carry different plug converters, as the all-in-one units can be used in several countries.
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where can I get a good voltage converter ?
If you are looking for a consumer travel voltage converter, typically any place that sells luggage will sell a converter. Brookstone also sells a good selection of these. If you are looking for a power-conditionings voltage converter for a large piece of equipment, voltageconverters.com has a good selection of converters that are suitable for supporting large equipment.
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Voltage Converter?
If you’re planning an overseas trip, you’ll most likely want to have all of your creature comforts with you—including your electronic appliances. You cannot always trust the hotels you’ll be staying in to have a hairdryer or electric razor, so you will want to be sure to pack your own! But you cannot just take your own hairdryer to Spain, plug it in and expect it to function. The voltage capacity in other countries is different from that in The United States, so if you do not have a voltage converter, your appliances will not work overseas. You will need to pack a voltage converter so you can access the appropriate electronic voltage and currents at your destination.The universal voltage for the United States is 120 volts—so you can plug in any appliance to any plug in the U.S. and it will be compatible and ready to use. The standard voltage for outlets in continental Europe is 230 volts. The voltage for the United Kingdom and Ireland is also 230 volts, but despite the same voltage, the plug configuration for the voltage in continental Europe and the U.K. is different. The 230 volt plugs in the U.K. have a three pronged plug, while the 230 volt plugs for continental Europe have only two prongs. So, despite the voltage being the same, you will need a voltage converter as well as plug converter to be able to access electricity in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.You can buy a voltage converter in almost any travel store, some drug stores, and usually in several retail shops at the airport. It is best to get one before you leave, but a voltage converter is a pretty standard item in travel circles, so if you forget to pack one before you leave, you can purchase one at your departure airport, or even at your destination airport.Voltage converters vary in price from about $6 USD to $25 USD. You can buy a voltage converter for one destination—for instance to specifically change the voltage for U.S. appliances to European appliances. The single destination voltage converter will be your cheapest option. But if you travel a lot, or intend to make a few international trips in the next year or two, you may want to invest in a world compatible voltage converter, which will also include a plug converter. This will be a complete set of voltage converters that will let you travel anywhere in the world and be able to use your appliances from home.
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