Travel Tips: Electricity guide for travelers

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  • @loridenae
    @loridenae 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I must say I've been researching this topic and even asking questions in tons of forums but after watching your video I FINALLY get it! Thank you so much for making it easy to understand. 2 more weeks before I test it out in Europe!

  • @mayralisbethcampos5520
    @mayralisbethcampos5520 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been so confused on this topic, thank you for simplifying the concept!!!

  • @richard135b7
    @richard135b7 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Sonia. You have simply and clearly explained the use of converters and adapters in foreign countries. Other videos by other people have left me confused. You're the best.

  • @Josephd405
    @Josephd405 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have all the right answers!

  • @c_the_world
    @c_the_world 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought an adapter/converter "all-in-one", and it was the best thing I have purchased for travel, aside from my luggage!!

  • @Etude888
    @Etude888 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Just a little correction, "it should convert the voltage from 120 to 240", etc. not current.

    • @AbelVazquezA
      @AbelVazquezA 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes thank you. Current is measured in amps.

  • @Legendofmudkip
    @Legendofmudkip 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm traveling soon and I didn't even think about the voltage! Thank goodness I watched this video.

  • @cveroblue
    @cveroblue 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Sonia - love your videos. Can you tell me which backpack you were using at the end of your how to pack ;your camera video? Not the cannon, but the leather one. Thankyou

  • @thatsalrighty
    @thatsalrighty 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make it seem so simple!

  • @Calida
    @Calida 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thaaaaaank you! This is exactly the subject I have been trying to get an answer to. I am going to S.Korea in the fall and missed to know this info (and the info in the next video too)!

  • @kincommunity
    @kincommunity 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so helpful! Thanks Sonia :)

  • @brittanymariewalsh
    @brittanymariewalsh 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    How I wish I would've had something like this in 2010. Totally fried my hairdryer (it started melting a bit!) a week into my travels through France because I didn't know how the voltage worked. This made the concept make so much sense and I won't have to make the same mistake again.

  • @MonsterMode2011
    @MonsterMode2011 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait for the outlets video!!!

  • @bluecupcakefish
    @bluecupcakefish 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh the map is really great !!!
    How come I have not thought about this before ! I travel so much I never took this into consideration !
    Thanks for the tips, and since I am also a globe troter, I always enjoy your videos :)
    A bientôt !

  • @peppermintmocha77
    @peppermintmocha77 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a bit about where to buy a converter? Thanks!

  • @Danybella
    @Danybella 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    VERY helpful! Thank you.

  • @zubyruby2278
    @zubyruby2278 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Sonia I love your videos can you please do a video on where you show us every thing u take with u

  • @preshuzpeach
    @preshuzpeach 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If i'm traveling to Ireland and Scotland and my phone charger and DSLR camera charger both go up to 240V all I would need is an adapter? If I bought a dual voltage hair straightener that went up to 240V then I would also not need a converter to run those products in those countries? I'm trying to pack as light as possible without needing a heavy converter. What about wanting to charge multiple items at the same time? For instance my phone and camera battery at the same time?

    • @zeffc6972
      @zeffc6972 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm having the same dilemma as well. Except going to Italy. I can't figure out if I need a converter for my 110-220v electronics :/

  • @villal0b0s_
    @villal0b0s_ 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gracias Sonia!!

  • @mousecrittercake
    @mousecrittercake 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    very informative. thanks

  • @jolyonwelsh9834
    @jolyonwelsh9834 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Conair makes a dual voltage hair dryer with a folding handle for easy packing. There is a voltage switch on the handle.

  • @TravisLevius
    @TravisLevius 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was great, thanks for sharing!

  • @GlammyBee
    @GlammyBee 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video!!

  • @atrociousprincess
    @atrociousprincess 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was really helpful! Thanks!

  • @vanhamgee
    @vanhamgee 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you show us the electric converter you refer to? Examples please.. I bought a Samsung phone that came with a US plug but I live in UK. Will I need a converter or an adapter?

  • @coplini
    @coplini 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it. Read everything. That is the safest bet. Oh I almost did not notice the lovely heart necklace. So very fine. Thank you. :)

  • @jeffgalrao3979
    @jeffgalrao3979 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful !! Thank you.

  • @andrealynn7985
    @andrealynn7985 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Hz (frequency) is still important to keep your stuff unfried. If you use an appliance that normally runs on a 60Hz frequency, using it on a 50Hz electrical socket could fry it anyway (depends on the insulation of the wiring).
    If you really want to make sure your stuff won't fry, get a converter that can switch between 50Hz and 60Hz, and know what the electrical frequency is in the country you're visiting.

  • @jogullekson1173
    @jogullekson1173 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m hoping you can help me. I’m not sure what I need to go to India as in a converter or adapter. I’m from the US and have no idea what’s needed. All I know when I went to China my hair curler didn’t work and I don’t want that to happen in India. My hair curler says it’s dual voltage so do I just buy an adapter? How do I know if I’m buying the right adapter? Please help. Thank you so much.

  • @danprobert1295
    @danprobert1295 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info! Keep it up!

  • @rifaanugrah
    @rifaanugrah 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    have you go to bali?? sonia??

  • @jillianschwartz5774
    @jillianschwartz5774 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i am from the USA traveling around europe. i am bringing a 5V input/output back up external battery which charges via USB. if i plug the USB in to an iPhone square plug in to an outlet adapter will my external battery be OK?
    it appears as though the square iPhone plug will work at both USA and european voltages but i wasn't sure about the backup battery at the other end only being 5V. am i in the clear since the iPhone plug converts it for me?
    thank you!!

  • @NormanVsNorman
    @NormanVsNorman 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely vid! can't wait for the next one! Keep on!

  • @iopavl1738
    @iopavl1738 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you!

  • @piersdunkley2011
    @piersdunkley2011 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well said

  • @zibakhan9867
    @zibakhan9867 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could someone help me out a little please as I'm now officially confused. I have an American product to use in the uk. Do I need a basic plug adaptor? Or am I to buy an electric converter?
    Any help would be appreciated
    Thanks

    • @Landrew0
      @Landrew0 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A US to UK plug adapter will work for most things. An electric converter is not likely needed, unless you are using older electronics. If it says: " 110 to 240" all you need is a plug adapter. If it says: "110 to 120V only" you need more than a plug adapter, you need to convert the voltage as well.

  • @miriammiriamxoxo
    @miriammiriamxoxo 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    ur videos are the best!! thanks! now I know what to bring :)

  • @XXSternhyazinthenXX
    @XXSternhyazinthenXX 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Video is perfectly timed for me. My Friend is going to Japan and I am going to Russia and my friend said she can't take her Laptop with her because of the electric and I didn't know if my Laptop would be ok in Russia and I didn't understand what she meant. Now I do. I'm from the UK, 240v and it'll be fine. Also when Beauty Gurus say that it'll damage your hair things to us them abroad. Not a problem for me. :) sucks a bit for the US and Japan though.

  • @vintagediva94
    @vintagediva94 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is an plug adapter usually a converter too?

    • @Fyrsiel
      @Fyrsiel 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope...there are plug adapters that don't convert power. Gotta make sure you're getting something that converts power and isn't just only a plug adapter if a converter is what you need.

  • @RandallReedJr
    @RandallReedJr 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you just saved my trip.

  • @Danybella
    @Danybella 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happened to the video on outlets??

  • @AsakuraClan
    @AsakuraClan 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    but will a hairdryer from france work in the USA? Like can you convert 120v to 240v??

  • @1865Sophie
    @1865Sophie 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    where are you from sonia?

  • @jcarangui9070
    @jcarangui9070 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank u!!

  • @rubasafieh705
    @rubasafieh705 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    But in some countries you have to pay attention to the Hz if it not 50~60 it wont work ..

  • @nataliechan72
    @nataliechan72 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't wait for the outlets video! But... I'm travelling next Thursday... :-(
    Whatever. We're bringing a laptop with us! Then on Friday I'll watch your new video! Oh and BTW I'm going to London!

  • @Grandizer8989
    @Grandizer8989 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could've used an explosion prevention video before I went to India last year.

  • @rebukey
    @rebukey 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are adapters and converters the same thing?

    • @thirtytwo4961
      @thirtytwo4961 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      rebukey no, adapters just make the plugs correct so you can plug in whatever cables you have, converters actually change the electrical current.

  • @jessicashowalter6475
    @jessicashowalter6475 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So while watching this video with my dad in the room, he then proceeded to lecture me on why your statement at 1:30 is incorrect. It's not that the canon charger isn't compatible (as long as you have an adapter) so much as your terminology used in explanation, is incorrect. I defended you Sonia, as much as I could! Lol. But - voltage and current are not synonymous, as you describe: "The current coming in can be anywhere between 100-240 volts" Voltage is not power, (or current) but rather the potential for power, or current to flow in the closed circuit. It's the force behind any possible current. Whereas the current is the actual flow of charge (or power, simply put ...I think!) through that circuit. There can be no current without voltage, but there can be voltage without current. But as I told my Dad - this video is very informative regardless of a sentence that may not be worded perfectly (he works with electricity), and you are still correct in describing what to look for etc. So I just felt I should put this here - but it's not anything personal! It's hard enough trying to understand all that terminology - so no harm done in my books anyway :P And I will be checking all of my chargers and such before I leave for Italy to make sure they won't blow up...!

    • @GlammyBee
      @GlammyBee 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol! My undergrad is engineering, so that caught my attention too. (but I didn't lecture anyone! :)

    • @GlammyBee
      @GlammyBee 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glammy Bee Think of it like trying to take a sip from a fire hose. First, your straw needs to fit properly (adapter), and second you need to step that potential huge surge of water down to something that won't make your head explode (converter). Very simplistic, but should give you the basic idea.

  • @michelletakker3616
    @michelletakker3616 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe a stupid question.. But if you are traveling to a country with a lower voltage, would there be a problem then?

    • @golkoorria0
      @golkoorria0 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michelle Täkker That's what i'm wondering too! maybe they just wont release as much power?

    • @fabioguedes4872
      @fabioguedes4872 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Michelle Täkker For multi-volt equipment no problems at all, but if you have a 220-240V appliance and stick it to a 110V outlet the results depends how the equipment was built, most things will not work or work poorly, in some cases can cause damage to the device.

    • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
      @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Fabio Guedes I try to plug my Oral B 220V charger with step up transformer in 110V countries.

    • @jolyonwelsh9834
      @jolyonwelsh9834 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fabio Guedes In the US 240 volt receptacles are available, but they are somewhat hard to come by

  • @filiphedman4392
    @filiphedman4392 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are awesome!

  • @popcornival
    @popcornival 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you:)

  • @PleasureSportsDOTcom
    @PleasureSportsDOTcom 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super videos!

  • @apricot.yoghurt5078
    @apricot.yoghurt5078 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    In my house we have a switch in the bathroom to change the voltage.

  • @SarahWheeleeTravels
    @SarahWheeleeTravels 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this one! I wish it existed before I came to China.... OMG so many explosions!!! lol

  • @68basim
    @68basim 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    المعلومات مهمه لكن ليس كثير بس أنا اعتقد انه انت عامله شغل جيد

  • @vCrazyi
    @vCrazyi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    my xbox is 100v but it says 50/60hz will it blow up plz

    • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
      @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adam Mouhtadi Japan or US XBOX 1st gen. console or 360?

    • @vCrazyi
      @vCrazyi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Us xbox 1st jen

    • @vCrazyi
      @vCrazyi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** us xbox 1st gen

    • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
      @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      100V to 127V only. If you want to change XBOX 1st gen power supply to 100V - 240V.

  • @stephanevenepoel7746
    @stephanevenepoel7746 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    220 - 240 volt rules 0:42 ;)

  • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
    @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    50Hz and 60Hz please?

    • @Landrew0
      @Landrew0 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most products work on either 50 Hz or 60 Hz. if they do not, it will probably say so on the device.

    • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
      @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got a problem of using US hairclippers on 50Hz countries like Jamaica (110V), Eastern Japan (100V), Barbados (110V), Europe (220V), etc.
      It says 120V 60Hz on US hair clippers. It makes loud noise on 50Hz.

    • @Landrew0
      @Landrew0 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** That sounds right. If it specifies the Hz, then it probably matters.
      Next question: why would you need to travel with hair clippers?

    • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
      @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      US hairclippers are the best in the world like Wahl and Andis.
      Larry the Barberman a.K.a. Larry Campbell, a founder of Frequency 60Hz from the UK that UK or 50Hz clippers are the worst part for cutting.
      US clippers ➡ step down converter ➡ 230V at 50Hz (Europe) = Horrible loud noise at 95dB.
      US clippers ➡ step down converter ➡ 220V at 60Hz (Philippines) = works fine at 55dB.
      US clippers ➡ 100V/110V at 50Hz = Horrible loud noise at 95dB like in the UK.
      They used US hair clippers in Japan 100V, it works fine in Western Japan at 60Hz like in Kyoto, Okinawa, Kansai, etc. just like the US. In Eastern Japan at 50Hz like in Tokyo, Hokkaido, etc., US clippers makes loud noise at 50Hz.
      If you want to convert from 100V/110V/127V/220V/230V/240V at 50Hz to 115V at 60Hz, you need to use AC to DC car plug adapter (100V - 240V to 12V 5 or 6A) and US 115V 75w inverter.
      If AC to DC car plug adapter from the US
      uses 120V, you can use it in Jamaica, Barbados, Eastern Japan (100V) and parts of Dutch Caribbean on 110V at 50Hz to plug your US inverter for your US hair clippers.

    • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
      @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      US hair clippers are the best performance for cutting and works only at 60Hz.

  • @gonens6056
    @gonens6056 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    At many hotels in the bathroom you will find a 110 power socket.

  • @brycelindhardt9890
    @brycelindhardt9890 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not like it really matters but, the word Adieu, isn't really used for goodbye unless you are never going to see them again.

  • @Parmesana
    @Parmesana 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, talking about plugs..electifying!

  • @roger8654
    @roger8654 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sonia always seems to be in France.

  • @L_Bocua
    @L_Bocua 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The other way around is less dangerous. A European hair dryer will just not heat up properly in the US, but at least it will not explode.

  • @09mpotato
    @09mpotato 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    General Tip:
    The charger, itself, on a Mac is rated for 110-250V BUT the detachable plug (US) is only rated for 125V.
    Also avoid knock-off adapters....those are fires and explosions waiting to happen

    • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
      @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      mashed potato The 125V plug can go up to 312.5W multiply from 125V × 2.5A = 312.5W
      for 250V, 312.5W ÷ 250V = 1.25A

    • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
      @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      mashed potato W
      How many wattage is your charger? less than 300W or 100W?
      Make sure it's very safe to plug in 240V outlets.

  • @mysciencenow
    @mysciencenow 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thats crazy you fly all over the world

  • @ay300000
    @ay300000 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you should take a basic course, so you will understand the difference between Voltage, Current and Power. Or just stick with packing the cosmetic bag.

  • @aly.sacredspaceholder
    @aly.sacredspaceholder 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned this the hard way when I moved from the u.s. to Switzerland and exploded my flat iron.

  • @r9m24
    @r9m24 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned this the hard way... lost a hair dryer in Prague!

  • @zibakhan9867
    @zibakhan9867 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. A converter it is then. 😃😱

  • @DanKreiger
    @DanKreiger 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have a step-up/step-down converter - otherwise germany would fry my american stuff - kinda nice that apple computers can go anywhere - whatever i just wanna say hi

  • @mysciencenow
    @mysciencenow 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    no i mean its crazy. i dont like to travel outside of my roots. vanity travel tourist 3rd world suffering not for me

  • @88cyrus88
    @88cyrus88 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    How old are u gorgeous?

  • @szymongorczynski7621
    @szymongorczynski7621 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    NO, NO, MO! DO NOT FORGET THE HERTZ. America uses 60 Hz AC, Europe uses 50 Hz AC. Your appliances mightn't work!

    • @jeanverte6214
      @jeanverte6214 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hair dryers.flatirons, etc. are easily bought in the country you're visiting... After struggling to use one in the UK ( hotel provided a 2 ft.corded low power hair dryer attached to the wall of a closet, no mirror in sight) I simply walked across the street to Boots and purchased an inexpensive one... So much easier than having your heavy voltage converter continually fall out of the wall socket... I've used these appliances more than I thought I would...even in France/ Spain /Italy with just a plug converter.

    • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
      @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Philippines, Japan, some states in Brazil, Saudi Arabia uses 220V at 60Hz, Eastern Japan (100V), Jamaica and Barbados uses 110V at 50Hz.

  • @mic9check
    @mic9check 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sonia doesn't like Asia.