So it pays to know what you’re up against. The result was a sharp bang, a waft of smoke, a dead computer and an expensive repair bill. The author’s cautionary tale: Out of curiosity, I once decided to find out what would happen when I toggled my computer’s power supply from 240V to 110V while I was in Australia (240V power). It is a lot easier to purchase any needed adapter plugs or converters at home as they can be surprisingly hard to find in your destination country. The power supply (voltage and frequency) and the types of power outlets differ between countries.There is no international standard. Knowing this before you go saves time, stress and money. This is a guest post from John Higgins, Market Sales and Product Expert with REI, Utah.Īre you preparing to travel outside of the USA or Canada and want to take items that require electricity? First, do a little homework to make sure you power up-instead of blow up-your devices.
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