Can i use 220 volts electrical devices in Canada?

Question

I'm going to a college in Canada and i wanted to know if ican use my electronic devices such as a notebook, phone charger, digital camera charger, etc.

if I can't where to buy converter in Kelowna, BA?

thx so much

Answer 1

That's BC, not BA. Try Future Shop, Andre's Electronics, or Circuit City. There shouldn't be a problem converting 220 to 110, as long as your electronics are 60 Hz instead of 50 Hz. If its the UK you're coming from, your fine. We do actually have 220 volts coming into the houses, it's just single phased for lighting and outlets. There is no problem getting enough voltage, the amperage is the important thing.

Answer 2

If you HAVE the converter, then you should be good, except that the plugs may be different.  You might want more than one converter, though.  What if your phone and computer go down at the same time and need to be charged?  Some of your appliances MAY have the converters built in.  I believe they should say so clearly.  Or you can check online.

Answer 3

No. And I don't know if you can go from your 220 to our 110. Our system just doesn't supply enough voltage.

We use 220 for stoves and clothes dryers. try a local (uk) electrical outlet and ask them. You'll have better luck.

Answer 4

Most of the computing devices work with 100-240 V respectively. Your laptop, phone charger and digital camera charger are the same. As long as you have plug adapter (from european to north american) you can use it safely.

If you want to buy a 220-110 V converter, look into electronic shops like future shop, best buy etc. When buying a converter, be careful to how many Watts it can handle, and how much do you need for your devices. I would say, dont buy anything less than 300 watts to be on the safe side.