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• tiramichu@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ 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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  • AA5B@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ 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

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