Voltage adapter blow dryers and flat irons...?

Question

I'm confused as to what type of blow dryers and flat irons i can take on an upcoming trip to Paris, France. Please help me if you have ever traveled there! Thanks.

Answer 1

You need both a converter to change the French 230V 50 Hz power into something that will not destroy your appliances and a plug adapter.

There are three different types of plugs commonly used in France. Make sure that whatever adapter kit you buy is prepared to deal with whatever eventually you confront.

You might also consider checking to see if your hotel provides a hair dryer. This problem is obviously very common and many hotels in France, as in the United States, have hair dryers built in or available from the desk.

Answer 2

Products  sold  in  the  US  are  120  VAC ,  

Many  foreign  countries  use  240 -

You  need  an  adapter  that  will  plug  into  the  240  and  reduce  it  to  120 .  .  .

And  don't  haul  too  much  junk ,   people  rarely  have  time   to  do  all   that   primping  on  foreign  trips .

They  are  too  busy  seeing  the  sights   instead  of  the  bathroom.

Answer 3

Go to a travel store where they have the converters. They are on 120 volt but it is the adapter prongs too that is important for the correct fitting in the wall.

Even Walmart sells this stuff, but buy from a travel store and they will advise you. These are cheap and usually come in a package with other country converters too, so you will always have what you need when traveling.

Answer 4

The reason that people have said that travel adaptors "suck and will fry out your appliances" is for the simple and obvious reason that adaptors do nothing to convert current or voltage; they only "adapt" an appliance's plug to an alternate outlet type (or shape). As stated by Rillifan, it is a travel voltage converter which protects appliances from "frying out". Some appliances such as men's razors have universal voltage, and will work at voltages between 110v-240v. I used my Philishave/Norelco in Europe & Australia. Asking the hotel (ahead of time) whether they have small appliances to lend is indeed a good idea.