Ask Gadling: International power and how to use appliances and gadgets abroad
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Just fifteen years ago, the worries of international power outlets would really only concern you if you needed to charge your shaver, or plug in a curling iron. Nowadays, power is what keeps our phones, laptops, MP3 players and portable gaming consoles working. When you travel within North America, things are simple – all the outlets are the same, and no matter where you are, you’ll get the same 120V AC from every outlet you run into.
Taking a foreign trip is trickier – not only will you encounter different power systems, you’ll find a variety of different outlets and plugs. Someone clearly put some effort into making this as complicated as they could. Even within bastions of conformity, like Europe, there are a variety of different power systems in use.
So – how do you power your gadgets, and make sure you won’t blow anything up, or plunge an entire floor of your hotel into the dark ages? We have the tips you need to stay powered, and more importantly – stay safe.
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