A 50-watt converter will do for small electrical appliances, like (non rechargeable) shavers or toothbrushes, and non-heating appliances. If you just absolutely need those c urling tongs then they can be bought cheaply at places like The Warehouse/K Mart.Ĭonverters are meant for electrical appliances, and should only be used for a short period (1 to 2 hours).
If the tag has a single voltage number (110 or 120 volts), you do if you see a combined low/high number (120/240 volts or 100/240 volts) or digits of 200 or higher, you don't. But not all your appliances need converters or transformers before you can use them.īut seriously folks bringing a converter or transformer is just not worth the hassle. Check the manufacturer's label (see image below).
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How to know whether you need a converter or transformer. Most motels/hotels will supply a hairdryer. Look for a plate or printing on the device, and it will probably say "110-220 volts" (refer to the below image) and therefore the devices need only a plug adaptor. Thankfully today most low-power devices like laptop and phone chargers power supplies will work on both 110 and 220 volts. Most accommodation providers provide a 110 volt ac sockets (rated at 20 watts) for electric razors only.īe warned: If you try to use 110-volt appliance like an iron, hairdryer or shaver in a 230/240volt plug the high voltage could overheat and destroy the appliance - a power converter is required to use these appliances, but such a device would be the size and weight of a brick and not practical unless. New Zealand's Electrical Current - Volts/HertzĮlectrical current is supplied domestically throughout New Zealand at 230/240volts, 50 hertz.
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