• anachrohack@lemmy.world
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      8 hours ago

      No, voltage adapters are built into basically every electronic device now so it doesn’t matter which you plug into

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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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          23 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