FIVE REASONS WHY SMALL ADAPTERS ARE A MUST-HAVE FOR TRAVELING ABROAD

Because we’re all so reliant on our laptops, mobile phones, wearable tech, and other devices, being suddenly cut off from them comes as a huge shock. That’s why ensuring that you’re able to charge your devices no matter where you are is so important to travelers.

Many people who are traveling abroad, particularly first-time travelers, either forget or do not know that electrical outlets in many foreign countries are very different than U.S. outlets.  For starters, the outlets and plugs may be shaped differently, making U.S. electronics physically incompatible without an adapter. Voltages and frequencies may be different, too, also requiring a specialized adapter.

Fortunately, there are products that can accommodate U.S. electronic products. 110 to 220 converters and transformers can help U.S. residents visiting other countries safely and effectively charge the devices they need to learn more about where they’re visiting or to stay connected back home.

Consider these advantages of taking a converter with you when traveling overseas:

Damage to devices. When you plug a device designed just to handle 110 volts into a 220 volt outlet, the result is often a fried device. By using proper voltage adapters, you can ensure your devices safely charge while you’re visiting overseas. Modern electronics aren’t cheap, so take the steps necessary to protect yours.

Voltage converters keep you safe. Plugging American electronics designed for 110 volts into a 220 volt outlet can result in fire. Using voltage converters helps keep you safe from electronics-related fires.

Stay connected. There are few things as disconcerting as being cut off from your normal methods of communication and information access when you’re in a foreign country. Keeping your devices charged gives you a critical lifeline to your friends and loved ones back home.

Convenient and easy. Voltage adapters are small and fit in your pocket or purse. They can be easily used at hotels and restaurants, or on planes and trains with electrical outlets. Transformers are a little bigger and clunkier, but these will fit in your luggage and can be used in your hotel room for continuous electronics charging.

Inexpensive. Purchasing a converter is cheaper than purchasing temporary devices for use overseas or replacing items damaged by improper voltage.

When traveling abroad, be sure to find out what voltage and frequency electronics they use, and also be aware of how plugs and outlets are configured. The nations of the world have a wide variety of plugs and sockets, so don’t assume all foreign countries use the same standard.

Also, check your electronics to see with what voltages and frequencies they are compatible. Armed with this knowledge, you can get the right voltage converter or other adapter you need to accommodate your device while traveling abroad.

110220Volts sells adapters and transformers that help travelers stay connected by keeping their devices charged while overseas. 110220Volts offers a wide selection of electronics, including region-free DVD players, and much more. For help, or a consultation, call 1-800-827-9978.