How am I supposed to know whether an electronic device would work when plugged in another country with a different voltage?

Or should I just assume since this electronic device is working here with this voltage, then I MUST use a voltage converter there? What will happen if I don;t, maybe the device would get ruined?!!

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BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F

Update after reading on the subject;

Most devices that are not expected to produce heat or cold, such as laptops and phones are made to adapt internationally to various voltage (I checked my apple macbook charger for example, and yes it caters for a wide range of voltage).

Other devices, such as a kettle or a hair dryer for example, they produce heat, they are usually manufactured to correspond to a specific voltage, so they will need a converter.

So.. I will probably need a converter for my potato hairdryer, yet to check the voltage on the hairdryer though.

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BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F

@SW-User Exactly it is set for lower voltage so i will use it without converter where it is low like in the US, however here the voltage is high which is why i said i will use the converter that steps it up.. this way i won't need to carry a converter with me overseas

SW-User

@BittersweetPotato Ok that’s what I thought.

Im sure an electrical shop will help you get the right one. Or they will convert it for you.

BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F

@SW-User i already have a converter for stepping it up so i will just use it .. i will also try to turn tge button. Thanks for getting back to me :)

SW-User

Read the label, usually in tiny writing. Many electronic device, e.g. laptop, work with different voltages, especially if it has a separate power adapter, Read the very fine print on the label, ifit says something like “input 110-240v” you’re in luck.

More likely you still need a plug adapter for different shape pins. But that won’t change voltage.

BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F

@SW-User Thank you.. I have bought the adapter with the different pins, but did not buy a converter

Elessar · 26-30, M

You'll burn everything if you aren't careful.

Source: Saw a computer PSU setted for 110v literally flash red and boom when plugged to a 230V outlet

The guy was like "duh, if this is supposed to work with only 110V, it should be no problem if my house gives it another 120V, it'll just take the ones it needs"

Science / physics wasn't his thing.

BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F

@Elessar But like Sirfury said, it probably just won't work, but won't burn if it were the other way round.. Meaning I have higher voltage in my country as compared to where I am traveling, then it won't burn, because the equipment was made to work for higher voltage.

Elessar · 26-30, M

@BittersweetPotato I've no idea but I'm not eager to explore that. There could still be a risk of damaging electronics.

TheSirfurryanimalWales · 61-69, M

It is what google is for!

I’m sure someone in Canada can answer your question about the voltage there.
Not a good idea to plug something in on a different voltage...especially if it is greater!

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BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F

@TheSirfurryanimalWales Idk, I remember buying a coffee maker from the US, and when I pugged it in here, it did a little boom then worked.. then it worked another time and stopped stopped working O.o I remember the pins were US like plug, so it was probably made to work in the US.. I will probably use the converter for every single thing, even if it is a US product

BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F

@TheSirfurryanimalWales Ah wait, the story i just mentioned proved your point, that it won't burn LOL I am so dumb and maybe also tired and hungry 🥔🥴😅

TheSirfurryanimalWales · 61-69, M

@BittersweetPotato yeah😀

Degbeme · 70-79, M

You`ll probably need an adapter here.

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

You have to use a voltage converter. Otherwise your electronic equipment will be fried.

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