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Travel adapters for mexico
Poppie68
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Sorry for the title misspelling. *adaptors
I'm having a hard time trying to work out what I need to purchase si all help gratefully expected.
Going to Mexico, will be using hair gadgets, cheap Tesco iron and chargers for tablets, phones and rechargeable batteries..
Will the standard travel plugs for the US suffice for everything or am I correct in my understanding that the iron requires something else?
Also grateful for the best place to purchase what's needed.
I'm having a hard time trying to work out what I need to purchase si all help gratefully expected.
Going to Mexico, will be using hair gadgets, cheap Tesco iron and chargers for tablets, phones and rechargeable batteries..
Will the standard travel plugs for the US suffice for everything or am I correct in my understanding that the iron requires something else?
Also grateful for the best place to purchase what's needed.
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Modern phone chargers are usually multi voltage, but the Tesco iron is very unlikely to be suitable for 110v use. Check the Input voltage marked on each device.Evolution, not revolution0
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Thanks, would a UK-US converter work for any voltage differences?
In theory it would, but irons typically use over 1kW, which would require something like this to power it: http://www.amazon.com/Bright-VC1000W-Voltage-Transformer-converter/dp/B000MX564U
You'd be better off buying a travel iron that can run on 110V.Let's settle this like gentlemen: armed with heavy sticks
On a rotating plate, with spikes like Flash Gordon
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1 - check out google it will give you an answer
2 - get it from poundland or similar"If I know I'm going crazy, I must not be insane"0 -
It would clearly depend on where you're staying but many hotels offer the use of an iron and ironing board as well as hair dryers. I'd suggest that you check with wherever you're staying to see whether these facilities are available.0
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It would clearly depend on where you're staying but many hotels offer the use of an iron and ironing board as well as hair dryers. I'd suggest that you check with wherever you're staying to see whether these facilities are available.
They have hairdryers for sure, will email them with regards to the iron.....thankyou.0 -
..In theory it would, but irons typically use over 1kW, which would require something like this to power it: http://www.amazon.com/Bright-VC1000W-Voltage-Transformer-converter/dp/B000MX564U
You'd be better off buying a travel iron that can run on 110V.
Brilliant thanks, we have a travel iron but it's not very good......I suppose it I have to do though......thanks for the link it's much appreciated.0
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