GENERAL RULES FOR APPLIANCE VOLTAGE COMPATIBILITY

Whenever you travel to a foreign country or order an electrical or electronic product on the Internet, it is extremely important to understand your appliance’s voltage before use. Without all of the information you need ahead of time, even something as simple as plugging in a charging cable to a wall outlet can fry your device or start a fire. Follow these three general rules for voltage compatibility to ensure safety no matter where you are.

Buy an Adapter Plug – Especially if you are traveling from the United States to another country, you will likely need an adapter plug in order to use your appliance or electronic device. As we’ve covered in other blog posts, there are a variety of outlet plug types, depending on the country or region of the world, so you will need an adapter that works in your location.

Know the Required Voltage – The first step is to check the required voltage for your appliance before plugging in. Depending on where you purchased the item, it will be made for 110 volts (North America) or 220-240 volts (most of the rest of the world). The input voltage information can be found on the appliance itself or its power adapter.

Shop for Voltage Converters – Voltage converters help ensure that you can safely use products around the world. For example, you will need a converter if your appliance is made in America and you want to use it in England, and vice versa.

By knowing the type of adapter plug you need and the right converter to use for your product, you will be able to avoid risks and have appliances that are compatible with power sources around the world. Learn more about what you need when you travel or move to another country by calling Overseas Best Buy (110220volts.com) at 800-827-9978.