Download Guide to International Travel with Electrical Appliances

Voltage
220
230
240
110/220
230
230
220
127/220
110
220
230
220
110/220
115/230
220
220
220
240
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120/220
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Appliances
Electrical
Travel with
International
Guide to
North American electrical
appliances are designed to
operate using 110 – 125 volts
AC (Alternating Current),
while appliances in most
other countries operate
using 220 – 250 volts AC.
Additionally, the shape of
electrical outlets differs
throughout the world.
If you are traveling with an
electrical appliance, it is
likely you will need an adapter,
converter or transformer,
depending on the appliances
you take. This brochure has
been prepared as a general
guide to help explain
Available at:
Process which changes 110V current to 220V, so that 220V appliances
can be used in areas with 110V.
Step Up
Process which changes 220V current to 110V, so that 110V appliances
may be used in areas with 220V current.
Step Down
The pressure at which electricity is delivered to a circuit.
Voltage
The amount of energy a product consumes. All appliances have
wattage ratings. If there is no wattage specified, multiply Volts by
Amps. The resulting number is the appliance’s wattage.
Wattage
Country
Adapter Type
Somalia
B
Spain
B
Sudan
B, D
Surinam
A, B
Sweden
B
Switzerland
B
Syria
B
Tahiti
A, B
Taiwan
A
Tajikistan
B
Tanzania
D
Thailand
A, B
Tonga
A, C
Trinidad & Tobago
A, D
Tunisia
B
Turkey
B
Turkmenistan
B
Uganda
D
Ukraine
B
United Arab Emirates
D
United States
A
Uruguay
B
Uzbekistan
B
Venezuela
A
Vietnam
A, B
Virgin Islands
A
Wales
D
Western Samoa
C
Yemen
B, D
Yugoslavia
B
Zaire
B
Zambia
B, D
Zimbabwe
D
D (E105)
B (E106)
C (E107)
A (E108)
D (E105)
electrical requirements
WORLDWIDE
VOLTAGE
Hz
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50/60
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B (E106)
WORLDWIDE
VOLTAGE
around the world.
Voltage
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230
220
220
220
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240
220
240
220
220
230
120
220
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220
220
220
230
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230
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220
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230
120
240
220
110/220
110/220
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230
120
240
220
220
220
230
240
230
127/220
220
220
240
230
230
220
220
220
C (E107)
Hz
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D (E105)
B (E106)
C (E107)
A (E108)
D (E105)
A (E108)
Voltage
220
127/220
120/220
220
240
30
220
220
115
240
230
220
220
120
220
220
220
115
220
230
110
120
220
110/220
220
220
10/220
220
220
230
220
120/220
220
120
220
220
120
220
220
220
220
110
220
220
120
220
120
110/220
240
220
30
220
B (E106)
WORLDWIDE
VOLTAGE
Country
Adapter Type
Albania
B
Algeria
B
American Samoa
A, B, C
Angola
B
Anguilla
D
Antigua/Barbuda
A, D
Argentina
B, C
Armenia
B
Aruba
A, B
Australia
C
Austria
B
Azerbaijan
B
Azores
B
Bahamas
A
Bahrain
D
Bali
B
Bangladesh
B
Barbados
A
Belarus
B
Belgium
B
Belize
A
Bermuda
A
Bhutan
B, D
Bolivia
A, B
Bosnia-Herzegovina
B
Botswana
D
Brazil
A, B
Bulgaria
B
Burkina
B
Burma (Myanmar)
D
Burundi
B
Cambodia
A, B
Cameroon
B
Canada
A
Canary Islands
B
Cape Verde Islands
B
Cayman Islands
A
Central African Republic B
Chad
B
Chile
B
China
B, C
Colombia
A
Comoros
B
Congo
B
Costa Rica
A
Croatia
B
Cuba
A
Curacao
A, B
Cyprus
B, D
Czech Republic
B
Denmark
B
Djibouti
B
C (E107)
GEAR UP & GO®
Country
Adapter Type
Lithuania
B
Luxembourg
B
Macao
B
Macedonia
B
Madagascar
B
Malawi
D
Malaysia
D
Mali
B
Malta
D
Martinique
B
Mauritania
B
Mauritius
B, D
Mexico
A
Moldova
B
Monaco
B
Mongolia
B
Morocco
B
Mozambique
B
Myanmar (Burma)
D
Nepal
B
Netherlands
B
New Zealand
C
Nicaragua
A
Niger
B
Nigeria
D
Norway
B
Oman
D
Pakistan
B
Panama
A
Papua New Guinea
C
Paraguay
B
Peru
A, B
Philippines
A, B
Poland
B
Portugal
B
Puerto Rico
A
Qatar
D
Romania
B
Russian Federation
B
Rwanda
B
St. Kitts-Nevis
D
St. Lucia
D
St. Vincent
D
Saudi Arabia
A, B, D
Scotland
D
Senegal
B
Seychelles
D
Sierra Leone
D
Singapore
B, D
Slovakia
B
Slovenia
B
Solomon Islands
C, D
A (E108)
WORLDWIDE
VOLTAGE
Country
Adapter Type
Dominica
B, D
Dominican Republic
A
Ecuador
A
Egypt
B
El Salvador
A
England
D
Eritrea
B
Estonia
B
Ethiopia
B
Fiji
C
Finland
B
France
B
Gabon
B
Gambia
D
Georgia
B
Germany
B
Ghana
B, D
Greece
B
Greenland
B
Grenada
B, D
Grenadines
B, D
Guadeloupe
B
Guam
A
Guatemala
A
Guinea
B
Guyana
A
Haiti
A
Honduras
A
Hong Kong
D
Hungary
B
Iceland
B
India
B
Indonesia
B
Iran
B
Iraq
B, D
Ireland
D
Israel
B
Italy
B
Ivory Coast
B
Jamaica
A
Japan
A
Jordan
B, D
Kazakhstan
B
Kenya
B, D
Kirghizia
B
Korea
A, B
Kuwait
B, D
Laos
A, B
Latvia
B
Lebanon
B
Lesotho
B
Liberia
A, D
Libya
B
Voltage
230
110
120
220
115
240
220
220
220
240
230
230
220
220
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230
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120
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230
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220
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240
220
110/220
240
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240
120
230
Hz
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Electronic Appliances operate with electronic motors,
circuits or chips (computers, clocks, radios, battery chargers,
appliances equipped with timers or automatic shut-off
devices). These appliances should be used ONLY with a
transformer of the appropriate wattage range for short
periods of time, less than three hours.
Cycles (50Hz. Or 60Hz.)
Electric current alternates direction (AC) at 60Hz. (cycles per
second) in North America, but at a slower 50Hz. in many
other parts of the world. There are even some areas with a
direct current (DC), which does not alternate at all. However,
converters and transformers are designed to operate in AC
areas ONLY.
NOTE: Computers are typically dual-voltage and do not usually
require a transformer – always check the manufacturer’s
specifications first.
The difference in cycles may cause your North American
appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz. This
cycle difference can also cause analog clocks and timing
devices to keep incorrect time. Most modern electronic
equipment such as battery chargers, computers and CD
players will not be affected by the difference in cycles.
However, because converters and transformers will not
adjust cycles, it is very important to check each product’s
specifications and requirements before using them, or
contact the manufacturer if in doubt.
European Shaver Sockets
IMPORTANT: The 220-240VAC electrical outlets found in the
bathrooms of many foreign countries are designed for use
ONLY with low wattage appliances rated 5 – 10 watts maximum,
such as electric shavers, contact lens disinfectors, etc. Using
a hair dryer or other high wattage appliance on this outlet
can blow the circuit breaker and may damage both the
converter and appliance.
Voltage and Wattage
Converters
You must also determine the voltage and wattage ratings of
your appliances in order to select the appropriate converter,
transformer and/or adapter plug required. This information is
usually listed on the appliance manufacturer’s label located
on the back or bottom of the appliance, or in the product
specifications section of the instruction manual.
Converters are for use with single volt Electric appliances
ONLY, and should NEVER be used with Electronic or DualVoltage appliances. Converters should be used for short
periods of time, less than one hour. Lewis N. Clark offers
three types of converters for use in countries operating on
220V: (Note to Canadian Consumers: Product offerings may
be slightly different in your market. Please check with your
local retailer for details)
The label or manual will show the following items: voltage,
wattage, or amperage. If only the amperage rating is shown,
simply multiply the voltage by the amperage to find the
appliance’s wattage rating. Volts x Amps = Watts
(i.e. 120V x .5A = 60W)
• High Wattage (#E110): For use with 110V electric appliances
rated 50 – 2000 watts. Also sold as a kit including four
international adapter plugs (#EK120).
NOTE: If your appliance is dual-voltage (120/240V), it will NOT
require a converter or transformer for use overseas, though
you may need an adapter plug.
• Dual Wattage (#E111): Operates as a transformer on the
low setting for use with 110V electric or electronic appliances
rated 0 – 50 watts. Operates as a converter on the high
setting for use with 110V electric appliances ONLY rated
50 – 2000 watts. Also sold as a kit including four international
adapter plugs (#EK121).
Electric vs. Electronic
It is critical to know if the appliances you intend to use are
electric or electronic. This will determine if you need a
converter, transformer, or in some instances, both.
• Automatic Dual Wattage (#E115): For use with 110V electric
appliances ONLY rated 0 – 2000 watts. Automatically senses
and selects the correct wattage setting for your appliance.
Also sold as a kit including four international adapter plugs
(#EK125). NOTE: This converter should NOT be used with
computers.
Electric Appliances operate with simple heating elements
or motors (hot pots, travel irons, hair dryers, heating pads,
etc.). These appliances may be used with either a converter
or a transformer of the appropriate wattage range for short
periods of time, less than 1 hour.
Transformers
Transformers are for use with single volt Electric or
Electronic appliances, and should be used for short periods
of time, less than three hours. Lewis N. Clark offers two types
of transformers:
• Step Down (#E109): For use with 110V electric or electronic
appliances rated 0 – 50 watts in countries operating on 220V.
• Step Up (#FR22): For use with 220V electric or electronic
appliances rated 0 – 50 watts in countries operating on 110V.
A Note of Caution
Lewis N. Clark converters and transformers are designed to
operate with small personal appliances for short periods of
time. They should never be used continuously, and never
used with medical or industrial equipment.
Adapter Plugs
Adapter plugs do not convert electricity. They simply allow
a appliance plug to fit into an outlet with a different plug
configuration. Adapter plugs may be used with converters,
transformers or dual-voltage appliances. Please refer to the
Voltage Chart in this brochure for a detailed list of the most
commonly used adapter types throughout the world. Lewis N.
Clark offers three types of adapter plugs: (Note to Canadian
Consumers: Product offerings may be slightly different in
your market. Please check with your local retailer for details)
• Standard (#E105, E106, E107, E108, EK58): These adapters
are the most commonly used configurations throughout the
world, and can accept 2-pin round or flat blades.
• Universal (#EK129, VF6, VR8): These adapters feature a
universal receptacle that accepts any appliance’s plug
configuration. #EK129 is an all-in-one design with four plug
configurations for worldwide use.
• Grounded (#VG3, VG10, VG12): These adapters are countryspecific, feature a universal receptacle, and are also grounded for use with grounded appliances.
For more information call us toll-free 1.800.LEW.N.CLK
(539.6255), or visit us at www.lewisnclark.com
Converter/
Transformer Table
This table is a general guide to appliances commonly used during travel—it is only a guide.
110 VOLT ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
USE WITH CONVERTERS AND/OR TRANSFORMERS
Electric Shaver under 25 watts
1 - 50W
Transformer
50 - 2000W
Converter
l LOW
l
Hot Pots, Coffee Cup Heaters over 50 watts
Curling Irons & Brushes under 50 watts
l
l
Heating Pads over 50 watts
Dual
Converter
l
l
l
l
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
Clothes Steamers under 1000 watts
l
l
l
Electric Blankets under 1000 watts (not continuous use)
l
Portable hair dryers under 1875
l
l HIGH
l HIGH
50 - 2000W
Converter
Dual
Converter
Irons under 1000 watts
110 VOLT ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES
USE ONLY WITH TRANSFORMERS
1 - 50W
Transformer
HIGH
l HIGH
l LOW
l LOW
Contact Lens Sterilizer under 25 watts
l
Toothbrushes under 50 watts
Camcorder Battery Rechargers under 50 watts
l
l
l
l LOW
l LOW
Radios under 50 watts
l
l LOW
CD Players under 50 watts
It is possible that your
appliances and other items
listed below have different
wattage specifications.
Always check the wattage
of your appliance to ensure
it is within the wattage
range of the converter or
transformer you are using.
Electronic appliances
should be used with a
transformer ONLY.
Common wall outlets throughout the
world:
Standard Outlets
Great Britain
India/Hong Kong
Singapore/Asia
Australia/
New Zeland
Europe
North/South
America
Australia/
New Zeland
Denmark
Europe/ Not Italy
or Switzerland
Great Britain
Israel
Italy
North/South
America
South Africa
Switzerland
l Indicates converter/
transformer to be used.
Because of the difference
between North American and
foreign TV systems, the use of
transformers with a TV or
VCR will usually not make a
North American TV or VCR
usable overseas.
Grounded Outlets
Proper connection of adapters and transform-
Foreign Wall Outlet
Adapter
Transformer / Converter
Appliance