Why can't my wife use her curling iron with this transformer?
1791988
I could not plug into the transformer at all. The USA plug side had equal sized openings vs. having one side bigger than the other (to accommodate grounded plugs). So it didn't work at all for me.
1791989
What is the wattage of the curling iron? If it exceeds the 300 watt rating on the transformer it will not work. Many curling irons have a switch for dual voltage use 120/240. If it can be switched to 240 you don't need the transformer.
902507
I think you have to use a transformer to switch from one to the other, unless you get the model made for your country.
657765
First of all most electronic devices does not need transformer of this type. I don't think there might be single piece of equipment requiring it in traditional home theatre setup. Secondly, if you find it absolutely must to use transformer, I would be little suspicious to do it. This device is not designed for long runs I guess. I am using it max one hour and by the end of the hour it already makes interesting smell of melting cable isolation. Just be careful.
947525
Never tried to use the curling iron as a flat iron. Do not think that it was designed for flat iron use.
1583434
I see that two other answers have been posted and their answers are correct. You may not need a transformer if you check your old one with a meter. The door buttons can be very expensive and there are none included. Good luck!
1461353
No.....and the Braun energy cell is way expensive. I love both of the curling irons, but the cells seem to be known to be volitile???
779563
There is no adapter kit included with the curling iron, it just operates on dual voltage. I purchased a separate adapter plug to use with it.
1757044
I had the same problem and used cord to turn it on and off. When I burnt it out traveling overseas I replaced it with same one anyway. It's a shame because it's a great straightener. Maybe company will help if you contact them. I never tried.
2097914
it's the power of the plug/voltage. first you need to check which power your country's plugs support. if it matches with the curling iron voltage, you can buy it.
2249444
It must be with the proper voltage converter as it is high watts and requires a different type than you would need with a curling iron.
1402055
Usually there are transformers to step up or down to the voltage you need, but these are recommended for big appliances like fridges and washing machines. Not sure if they are safe to use with small appliances like a curling wand.
237427
The hair dryer is hot enough but even the low setting still blows too hard. The adapter does not help contain the air, so it is very hard to concentrate on one curl.
355549
You need to have enough power (Watts) on the device. My wife uses these transformers for dryers (~1600W), and similar appliances, without issues.
1796663
i never tried to put the hot curling iron in. i think it would melt a little. you might wanna put a silicon pad on the bottom and put the iron.
1554008
No. If you are concerned about curling irons, then you should purchase a dual wattage one. In that case all you would need is an adaptor plug for the country you're in. Most things now are dual wattage(cell phones, cameras, laptops) but dual wattage curling irons are something that you have to make an effort to find.
1372010
I dont think u can. U would have to do as the other person suggested and superglue the tip back on or get another curling iron. I havent run into that problem yet. Sorry
252643
No. Curling iron contains electronic components so it cannot be used in HIGH setting. If its power is over 50W then it cannot be used in LOW setting either.