Many
manufacturers
design equipment with varying voltages in mind, and may list an ability
to handle input ranging from 110-240 volts, indicating that it will
work in Europe and the United States. In addition, the equipment is
usually rated at 50/60 hertz, and will function on either cycle.
However, some devices, especially hair dryers, are designed to function
at either 110/60 or 220/50. If this is the case, a
voltage converter is necessary.
If this is the case, look at the wattage requirement of the device, which should also be listed. When buying a
voltage
converter, be certain to get one with a wattage which has a higher
rating than the device you are plugging in, to prevent electrical
malfunction. Some electronics also require more energy at start up than
in a running or standby mode, and if this is the case the wattage
rating of the
voltage converter should account for 120% or more of the listed wattage need of the device....Setanta
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