• tiramichu@lemm.ee
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    7 hours ago

    Yes for electronic devices that expect low voltage DC and have a converter, like laptops, phone chargers, etc.

    But don’t try and take a 120V hairdryer on holiday and plug it in because it will certainly blow up.

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      21 minutes ago

      You definitely need to distinguish “electrical” devices from “electronic” devices but a safer approach is to read the plug.

      • A power supply (ex. Phone charger) will be stamped with a voltage range and power draw, which probably includes everywhere but you can match it against the electrical service where you are. You may need a plug adapter but a simple mechanical adapter is sufficient.
      • an electrical appliance (ex. Hair dryer) plug is probably not stamped with electrical requirements so the safe approach is to only use it in the intended country