I am moving to South Korea in a few weeks and I want to be able to use my laptop and hairdryer from the U.S.. What kind of voltage converter do I need? I know that I need a step down converter, but I'm not sure where to find the best deal, and I'm confused about how much wattage I will need for a laptop and/or hairdryer. Thanks for your help!
2007-07-06 04:19:14 · 3 answers · asked by Emily F 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Telovelace is right about the computer but left out that there should be a switch on the power supply, usually visible from outside next to the power switch for different voltages. It may say 155 and 230 however. Depends on manuf. If not visible open the computer case and look at the power supply, it should be there. If not you can get a new ATX power supply that is dual voltage for as little as $25. I would do so for the puter. I don't trust converters for electronics but they are fine for the dryer. Also My wifes hair dryer has a switch for 220 on it too.
2007-07-10 00:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by Charles C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laptop need about 100 watts, the hairdryer needs about 1600 watts. The standards 1600W travel adapters available at radio shack and on line (I like remmington best) work fine. They cost about $15.
Most new computers work at 120 or 240, 50-60 hz, Your laptop may need no adapter.
2007-07-08 17:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We run off 240V AC, you run off 112V AC (I believe), so you need a transformer. Many laptops have variable transformers that sort that out for you, but you need to check it first. The plugs are also different, especially designed to stop you stick things in the live and neutral contacts. We have three pinned plugs. P.S. Apparently americans are always surprised to find that it's illegal to have electrical sockets in the bathroom in the UK.
2016-05-19 22:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋