Is it safe to use a UK appliance in Mexico?

Question

I'm going on holiday to Mexico in 8 days and I really need to bring my straighteners. However, I discovered that Mexico plugs are the same as American ones. I know that you can buy plug adaptors, but a friend told me that even if you use an adaptor, you can blow up the house or the appliance because UK voltage is different to Mexican/American. Does anybody know if it is actually safe to use a UK appliance with a Mexican/American plug adaptor?

Many Thanks

Answer 1

The voltage is the same in US and Mexico: 110 (I am Mexican and live since 8 years in Europe).

I work in an hotel in Switzerland (we have in Europe 220), and the machines explodes, if you connect one of 110 (American) to the European 220 plug. To connect a 220 machine to a 110 wont damage your appliance, but it wont work.

Answer 2

Yes. Im from the united states and it works fine for me. Im not sure if it has anything to do with what hotel you stay at though.

Answer 3

No is not safe. Maybe you can buy a straightener in Mexico for a cheap price.

This plug adaptor maybe is secure for laptops but I don´t think for a straightener.

Answer 4

UK voltage is 240 volts and Mexican is 120 volts.

Search the internet for a voltage converter that will step up the 120v to 240v.

Stores the sell luggage will also have these power converters.

What is a straightener?

Answer 5

Sure it is very safe as it won't work at all. what could be safer?

Answer 6

If the straightner is the only appliance you are going to need here in México I´ll recomend you buy a cheap one at Wal Mart for like 20 bucks. Yes we have Wal Mart.