I would like to use my USA digital camera, phone charger, and laptop in Rio de Janeiro. What kind of plug type is used in Rio? I bought a few plug adapaters. The laptop AC adaptor is dual-voltage, so I guess I should have no need for a transformer. I bought a 50-watt transformer for the digital camera and the phone, will this be enough, or do I have to get a 85-watt transformer instead? Do I even need a transformer, since the voltage in US is 120V and in Brazil it is said to be 127V ?
Thanks!
2006-11-27 06:12:30 · 5 answers · asked by Alex 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Type I is becoming common as for 220 V outlets and appliances in 110 V areas. Dual-voltage wiring is rather common in Brazil - high-powered appliances, such as clothes dryers, tend to be 220 V even in 110 V areas. Note also that depending on the area, the exact voltage might be 110 V, 115 V, 127 V, 130 V, 220 V or 240 V. Also note that by 2009, Brazil will be converting to the IEC 60906-1 international plug
So basically to answer your question , there's no problem
You just need plug adapters. When I went to Brazil , I bought a plug , which had several different throngs.
Regarding the 127V it will not make a diference, and laptops etc have already a mini , transformer on the plugs.
Relax enjoy Brazil , but be careful, and don't show off too much your cameras in the streets.
2006-11-29 22:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by nonconformiststraightguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-22 23:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rio is a alluring city and definetely nicely worth traveling (nonetheless i could be a sprint biased, on the grounds that it somewhat is the place my relatives is from). Like particularly some the previous answerers pronounced, Rio is like many different super cities interior the international. listed under are some rules: you do not choose to be conspicuous. one way or yet another, any Brazilian can spot a vacationer from miles away, so which you may word of ways you gown. do not positioned on super watches, new Nike shoes, flashy outfits, your digital camera around your neck, or something that would have any value interior the black marketplace. additionally, avert questioning around aimlessly. in case you do not understand the place you're going, you're a primary aim. discover out formerly-hand how lots issues could fee on known (taxi cabs, a lager, etc.), so which you don't get ripped off. between the main obligatory issues (it somewhat is constrained to Rio) is that, quite often of thumb, avert going uphill. i understand this sounds humorous, however the hills are the place a brilliant style of the favelas (slums) are located. Have a community instruction manual you around whenever you could. That being pronounced, while you're attentive to your atmosphere and are careful, you'll be ok. Oh, and be arranged for sizzling wheather. yet deliver a pair of sweaters in basic terms in case. I heard the components has been a sprint loopy. you in addition to mght by no ability understand, you may finally end up going someplace chillier.
2016-10-13 05:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by dudik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we use 120 V equipaments here... here when you say 120V it means you are using the 127V line... don't worry your camera will not be burnt because of the 7V and why don't you try using a voltimeter in your house power supply? try it and you will see it's not 120 V all the time....in any case i can tell you i've never had any electric equipament burnt because of high voltage(i don't live in Rio so i can't tell you about their power supply network but in my state it's great).Plugs here are normal in most of the places... no weird plugs and in any case you can buy some addapter to plug your things on the local store...you don't need any kind of transformers and if youir equipament suffer any electrical damage i'll buy you a new one... don't worry
2006-11-28 09:33:33 · answer #4 · answered by Jean C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just want to add, take a surge protector for the laptop.
2006-12-01 03:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by Plimothy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋