For tBragg Guy Loc: Fort Bragg Ca

Hi Group
I am headed to Brazil to visit the Pantanal and the Amazon. I have never used the device chargers direct to higher voltages for the iPhone, pad, or camera chargers that say the take the 240 or so voltages just using a plug converter to 110 plug. Have any of you done this without problems charging or other issues?

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Most USB chargers are now dual voltage. I found a 4 port USB charger with international plugs that worked without issue in France and the UK.

therwol Loc: USA

No problem in Europe and 250 volts. Every item of electronics I've bought in memory can handle that voltage with a plug adapter. (Multiple camera battery chargers, phones, a tablet...)

nhastings Loc: Telluride, CO

I have used adapters all over the world, including South America. Just make sure you get the correct adapter. Different countries sometimes use different plugs. When you buy a good adapter make sure it says it will work for the country/countries you are going to. For example, in Europe you have Southern Europe and Northern Europe adapters. I am not sure about South America countries.

therwol Loc: USA

You can often find adapters in foreign airports. I bought a bunch for the UK in a supermarket over there. You can also try Amazon.

For tBragg Guy Loc: Fort Bragg Ca

Thanks for the replies. I will just buy the correct adaptor for the areas.

jdub82 Loc: Northern California

The iPhone charger can use the higher voltage with the correct adapter. For your camera battery charger, I would recommend taking a voltage converter along with the adapters just to be safe, unless it specifically states that it can handle 220 or higher voltages. Some can handle the higher voltage, but not all. Phone chargers tend to be made to handle the higher voltage, other electronics may need a converter. A converter can be purchased on amazon quite reasonably, and they usually come with several different adapters.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I have taken all of my cameras to Europe where 240 v current is prevalent and never had any issues. Even my electric shaver and phone were plugged in and I experienced no problems.
Usually the manufacturer in the instruction book discusses this. If you want to be 100% sure just give them a call.

Hsch39 Loc: Northbrook, Illinois

All camera battery chargers are rated 110-220/240 Volt. Read the fine print on all chargers. You don't need a voltage converter.All you need is the outlet adapter.

jdub82 Loc: Northern California

Not ALL camera battery chargers are rated 110-220/240volt. Simply not true. I have one that is not. Yes, read the fine print on your charger. Some people have fried their chargers by believing such a statement.

N97972 Loc: Chelan County, Washington

I was in Thailand last winter where all they have is 220V wall current. Plugged in all of my rechargeables (laptop, phone, Nikon charger) without any problems. No special adapter needed, as their interesting appearing outlet accepted our North American style configured plugs.

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

1. Check the fine print on the devices that you want to plug in. Everyone of mine can handle about 100-240 volts at 50-60 Hz.
2. Google for electrical outlet specs for where you're going. Example: http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htm .
3. To save money and time, buy the adapters and converters before you depart (e.g. locally, Amazon, EBay, etc.) They are probably most expensive in airport shops.
If your devices' voltages/Hz are compatible you need only a plug adapter, not a voltage converter.

ralfstinson Loc: SF Bay Area

Almost always, electronic and electric things that you can plug-in have some fine print about the V (voltage) A (amperage - current) that the device uses. Also the Hz (frequency). US Standard is 120V 60 Hz. Adapters (plug adapters) don't modify the Voltage, but just let you make a mechanical connection between your device and the wall plug. Check the country you are going to on the internet and see it's standard for voltage and frequency, and the types of plugs that are used. Then get the plug adapter (airport, REI, etc). Most electronic equipment are able to take 90-250V and the current will be low. Also the frequency usually does not matter (yes, some old clocks and record players uses the line frequency for their timing). For electric equipment like a hair dryer, the voltage will usually be set, not a big range. Here you need a voltage converter (and maybe also a plug adapter). The voltage converter often uses shortcuts to get the desired output voltage and they are rated for a certain current (Amperage) level. I would not use a voltage converted rated for 15 amperes (like for a hair dryer) to power a small low power device that uses only 0.5 amps! That is like using a massive tow truck rated to tow tractor-trailer units for your Smart car! If you travel a lot, get a 240 volt travel hair dryer for trips.

therwol Loc: USA

A 15 amp (240-120) voltage converter is much heavier than a plug adapter. We have used two of them with a US hair dryer overseas, and both of them barely delivered enough current. (Slower fan speed, less heat.) Dual voltage travel hair dryers are an option, but they will fry and send sparks across the room if you forget to change the voltage switch. We ended up buying a 240 volt hair dryer two trips ago.

Dossile

I have never had a problem with a USB converter throughout Europe, Asia, Africa or South America. The ones Apple supplies with its USA products work anywhere that I have plugged them in. I usually use a USB converter with dual outlets from Belkin or Anker, whichever I happen to grab. While I have never struggled with a USB converter, I have often struggled to find more than one outlet. The other thing I find helpful is to have a few plug adapters. It is a pain when I inevitably leave an adapter stuck into a socket at the last hotel and I have to go down and borrow a plug adapter from the front desk. They always have some because smucks like me leave them behind. Have fun.