If i bring a hair straightener to Europe will it work in the sockets (voltage wise)?

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treehead

no, you won't even be able to plug it in. Their outlets are completely different from ours.

No. First of all it won't fit into the sockets because in Europe they're round, not flat like in Canada/US. Secondly, even if you manage to push it in, it will explode in your hand, because the voltage there is double the Canadian one (240 europe, 120 canada/us). However, many hair products have little setting where you can switch it to 240, in which case all you'll need is an adapter to plug it into the round sockets (sold in most drug stores).

Stinky

Nope, they have different volts in Europe.

pumpkin

you will probably need to get a conversion kit to use small appliances in Europe - I know that applies to hair driers,
electric razors, curling irons - would think that would go for straightener, too. not sure where they sell the conversion kit! have fun in Europe!

space man

It will not work. European electrical sockets are not 120V as are American sockets. You will need a converter. They are very inexpensive and can probably be bought at a dollar store.

Serving Jesus

It won't even fit in their plugs! You need to buy a converter. Since the voltage is also different, you will want a converter that changes the voltage, as well. They are not very expensive, like ten to twenty dollars at Wal-Mart.

There are cheaper ones that do not convert the voltage. Some appliances have a switch that let you run it on 220 volts. I recommend the voltage converter, however. Usually they will have diffferent attachments for anywhere in the world, and then you can use ANY electrical device you bring with you.

baby-jaguar

Our power supply net is 220V, you should get an adapter.

<3 Wolves

u need to buy a converter
it accepts USA plugs on one side and plugs into european walls on the other
otherwise u cant use it
trust me i go to france every yr
it looks sorta like this:
http://altura.speedera.net/ccimg.catalogcity.com/220000/225100/225109/Products/11781229.jpg

Uh-May-Zing

No.

leasanders

Everything in Europe is 220. If your appliance is dual-voltage (110 and 220) you should be okay without a converter. You may need an adapter for the plug. If you have the two straight blades you will definitely need to get a plug adapter that will plug into two or three round holes. Bring several adapters because you don't know what you'll have to plug into until you get to your destination. Not all outlets are equal!

The Meister

Most places in Europe use 220 Volts, so you will need a transformer, unless your hair straightener has a switch on it that allows you to use either voltage. However, even in that case you will need an adapter plug to fit the sockets of the country you are visiting. You can find both of these things at travel and luggage stores.

By the way, devices that produce heat, like I presume the staightener does, require more current than other devices, so make sure the transformer you get is rated for the Wattage you need. Your device should have a label on it somewhere saying how many Watts it draws. Look for a number like "1200 W" or something similar if you're not sure.

the voltage is different , you can buy an adapter from most department or electrical departments (crappy tire)

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