swingin scot

Does anyone know what kind of converter to get so I can use small US appliances, eg, hairdryer, in the UK? Been looking around but a wee bit confused as to what I should get? Just want something cheap and simple.

Saw this on Amazon but not sure its the right thing? Heheh nice to see I have my priorities for my trip sorted out

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...&s=electronics

Thanks.

James Box

That looks fine. Just make sure your hairdryer is not more than 1600W !

Bob

There was a pretty decent thread on this about a month or so ago, can't be bothered looking for it, but I'm sure you could find it doing a quick search, not being narky or anything as people tend to think when suggesting the search, but it was a good thread with lots of info on what's good and where to's etc.

Big D

That will work - anything that is dual voltage - ie from 110v to 240 v (check labels) will work with a travel adaptor (which is that on the link) If its only 110 then you need a step down power transformer or it will melt - not really worth it if you are travelling! Hotels do tend to have hairdryers though - and you can buy them over there too!

Big D

you need to be careful with the watts too - some mobile phone chargers wont work unless they are travel chargers (most are to be fair but my father in law got stung in NY earlier this year)

ScousePete

On our first trip back to the UK my wife brought her hairdryer with her (and bought a convertor) but it never did work very well, constantly changing speeds, running from hot to cold, and a strange burning smell

In the end we bought a UK hairdryer for about a tenner that we take with us every time we go back. So much easier.

BritGuyTN

i don;t think that is a transformer and it should only be used for short periods of time with high power item like a hairdryer if the voltage does not need to be changed. my wife tried to use a similar thing and her hairdryer died a death

easier to go to argos and get something for 10 quid

these guys sell proper transformers

http://www.dvdoverseas.com

to be honest, most small appliances you may as well chuck

i got a transformer for my coffee machine and my stero becasue to replace the machine would have cost $1500 and a $50 transformer was worth the effort (works flawlessly for the last year)

imerkedve

They Sell Them At Walmart As Well For Us$20