Carry These Essentials With You Abroad - Electronics

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Carry These Essentials With You Abroad Travel adapters and converters are necessary while travelling internationally with electronic devices. However, voltage and outlet type vary from destination to destination and the differences between the various converters, transformers, and adapters can confuse even the most seasoned international travelers.

This guide to travel adapters will help you determine which types you need for your next trip abroad: What is a travel adapter? Countries across the world use different outlets and exact configurations of these outlets vary by country. If you are traveling abroad, chances are high that you'll need an adapter to plug in your electronic devices. However, these travel adapters often do not convert the power supply coming from the outlet; they simply allow you to plug your device into the configuration of that specific foreign electrical outlet.

What are Voltage Converters and Transformers? Just like outlets, different countries use different voltages and many of our electrical devices cannot withstand these different voltages. Eg: in the United States electricity runs on 110-120 volts, while in some countries it is 220-240 volts. If your device is not dual voltage or multi voltage, it either needs a travel converter or transformer.

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