Overseas Electricity
Keeping It 100 Before, Upon, And After Your Arrival.
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United States Vs. European Electricity
USA: 110-120 Volts 60 hertz
United Kingdom: 220-240 Volts 50 hertz Electrical plugs have three rectangular pins and take fuses of 3, 5 and 13 amps.
You will need a transformer for appliances that have been brought in from other countries, such as laptops, hairdryers, and phone chargers.
If a device is dual voltage / hertz it only requires a simple plug adapter. If your device is dual voltage / hertz, its power source will be labeled: “110-240V, 50-60Hz”.
These may only require an adaptor of plug shape: if it is dual voltage or the correct voltage but the plug is not three-prong.
You must be sure the voltage is correct or it could ruin the device, or start an electrical fire.
An adaptor changes the shape of the plug, but the voltage must be 240V / 50 Hz. A transformer changes the voltage so that a 110-120V / 60 Hz device can be plugged into the wall which conducts 240V / 50 Hz.
Plug Adapter
Allows dual voltage electronics to fit into electrical outlet of host nation without voltage conversion. Just be sure the plug can handle the item’s wattage.
Transformer
Used to adjust voltage [Not Hertz] for electronics with chips or circuit boards. It can be used continuously. Ensure the total wattage of items plugged in does not exceed the max wattage of the transformer. The base furniture management office will issue you 2 transformers (pending availability).
Upon Arrival Topics
