Is there some time when voltage adaptors DO work?
1773990
This product is "125/250V, 60Hz, 1875W". So in US, there isn't. In another countries, I don't know because I've never used outside US.
1773991
It is dual voltage (you can change the voltage with the button on the handle). You need the adapter so the plug will fit into the various outlets out of country. The adapter is used just for outlets. The voltage (dual voltage) keeps you from having to buy a converter. Your question seems to combine two different things. Adapter are to plug into the wall. Converters change the voltage going into the appliance. When out of country if you can't change the voltage 120 (US) to 250 (other countries) you will burn up your appliance. On this dryer when you change from 120's to the 250, like the other person mentioned, it will only work on high. It is dual voltage (you can change the voltage with the button on the handle). You need the adapter so the plug will fit into the various outlets out of country. The adapter is used just for outlets. The voltage (dual voltage) keeps you from having to buy a converter. Your question seems to combine two different things. Adapter are to plug into the wall. Converters change the voltage going into the appliance. When out of country if you can't change the voltage 120 (US) to 250 (other countries) you will burn up your appliance. On this dryer when you change from 120's to the 250, like the... » Read More It is dual voltage (you can change the voltage with the button on the handle). You need the adapter so the plug will fit into the various outlets out of country. The adapter is used just for outlets. The voltage (dual voltage) keeps you from having to buy a converter. Your question seems to combine two different things. Adapter are to plug into the wall. Converters change the voltage going into the appliance. When out of country if you can't change the voltage 120 (US) to 250 (other countries) you will burn up your appliance. On this dryer when you change from 120's to the 250, like the other person mentioned, it will only work on high. « Show Less
1773992
It is dual voltage (you can change the voltage with the button on the handle). You need the adapter so the plug will fit into the various outlets out of country. The adapter is used just for outlets. The voltage (dual voltage) keeps you from having to buy a converter. Your question seems to combine two different things. Adapter are to plug into the wall. Converters change the voltage going into the appliance. When out of country if you can't change the voltage 120 (US) to 250 (other countries) you will burn up your appliance. On this dryer when you change from 120's to the 250, like the other person mentioned, it will only work on high.
1773993
Even though you can change the voltage (required a screw driver to turn the dial so do before you travel), you will still need the small outlet adapter as the plug won't work in a European outlet. We have a voltage adaptor, never used it in any of our travels since they take up much more space than a tiny plug adapter and the majority of our electronics are dual current, requiring only the plug adapters. Hope this was of some help.
1773994
This is a dual voltage hairdryer. You can switch it from 125 to 250 and I tested the hairdryer at home in the US and it worked fine with two speeds. When I switched the voltage in Paris it worked fine and I didn't need an additional adapter other than the adapter for the wall outle . My only issue with this product was it only worked on the "high" setting in Paris. Hope this helps.
1773995
I am not sure what you mean.... Where will you be using it? Usually you will need a different plug because the shape of the prongs is different but adaptors are not needed...
1773996
There is a small screw on the hair dryer to turn when you go from US to Europe. Then once you get to Europe, you must use an adaptor on the dryer plug before you plug into electric outlets there. And yes, they do work! If you don't use them, you'll fry your electronics!
136200
It will work with the device you want. The device will only draw the necessary amps it needs therefore as long as the adapter has a greater amp rating you are fine. This is NOT true of voltage. Voltage must be exact to work under will not power the device (and perhaps ruin it) and over will defintely damage the device.
41554
Thanks. My father wants it so have gone ahead and ordered it and yes he will use an adapter/voltage converter. Appreciate everybody's responses.
885
I'd like that my answer be helpful, but I'll have to tell you that I bought this Adapter in error! The V's were OK, the mA's were OK, too; but I forgot everything about the plug tip, which was not the one needed! (Although it was my mistake, I've noticed that Adapter vendors don't pay too much attention to the tips! Hence, my [our] mistakes!) The vendor told me "no remorse", and I accepted it! - On the other hand, the Adapter looked all right to me, but I ignore its effectiveness! Henfry,
322997
These adapters only change the plugs... if the device is dual voltage (many, but not all, are) then all you need is the adapter. If your device is only 110-120 V, then you need a voltage converter....
341975
Yes, it works on different circuits, but please be aware, and this may of been an isolated issue with my units, but they fried everything I connected them to (a desktop PC, a network switch and a security camera DVR). I had my power checked and all is well with my power in my house.
1385804
No, whatever your system requires is the voltage you have to use. I tried swapping between my 3 different voltages and it doesn't work.
1472877
usually the adapters for each device have the amp info on it-very small writing. if not, check the devices user manuals.
1695981
I would advise against using a voltage adapter due to the difference in Hertz. And it's not called a voltage adapter, it's called a power transformer.
1555303
Sounds like the input voltage is wrong (ie, the adapter is putting out the wrong voltage).
927682
No. I purchased the adapter and nothing happened. It's a great deal for the price. Hoping that some wizard figures out how to make it happened!
406297
The input jack may be identical but the voltage may be different. Stick to the recommended adapter.
1475072
My adapter works fine, perhaps yours is damaged. Write to the seller, I guess you still have a warranty period.
1697457
At first mine did not work. Left it plugged in a little while and now they are fine. Maybe check the outbound voltage
853918
Thank You. But its impossible to buy the correct adapter without reviewing the voltage and Current specifications. But after I asked my question I found the right one on Amazon, and it was not this one, although they look the same.
547191
I believe you have to have the appropriate converter for the voltage, and then it should work fine
2190088
I didn't have much luck with these. Voltage changed when a load was connected.