If this frequency differs from the frequency used in your home country, please use caution when plugging in your devices.
Check the small print on the device to see if the device can handle the frequency. Small print on the device or power adapter indicates what voltages the device can work with. Please note that power plug adapters only convert plug types and do not convert voltages. Traveling around the continent? Check out all power plugs used in Europe. As mentioned in the previous replies, most hotels these days provide hair dryers, either hard wired in the room, in a drawer in the bathroom or less commonly available on request from the hotel staff.
I won't bother going into a lengthy discussion on the reasons for that. The manufacturers of some straighteners Chi? The Plug Adaptor kit mentioned in a previous reply should work fine. You could also add a couple of the small two-pin Euro plugs as it's always a good idea to have "spares". We charged our Iphones and other devices with their designated USB power cord, wall charger and adapter on the end at the hotel, on the train, in the airport, etc.
I used the hairdryer in the hotel which wasn't great, but worked and brought a v hairbrush straightener which only needed a 2 prong plug adapter on the end. I was skeptical, but it never overheated and was perfect. Hair Straightening Brush 3. So if I am just taking electronics such as a phone, watch, maybe a camera, and a tablet from the US to Italy, we'll only need an adapter?
What would one need a converter for? First off this is call hijacking and not consider good taste. You should start you own separate question rather than piggybacking on some one else. But to answer your question -- you need a converter when the device you are using ONLY accepts volts. The standard voltage in Europe You need to step down the voltage or your device will simply burn up. MOST modern electronics are capable of handling because they have a built in converter.
We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters. In Italy the standard voltage is V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Italy, if the standard voltage in your country is in between - V as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa. Manufacturers take these small deviations into account.
If the standard voltage in your country is in the range of V - V as is in the US, Canada and most South American countries , you need a voltage converter in Italy. If the frequency in Italy 50 Hz differs from the one in your country, it is not advised to use your appliances.
But if there is no voltage difference, you could at your own risk try to use the appliance for a short time. Converters and transformers perform a similar function, but their applications differ. Converters are typically used with appliances that operate for a short duration hours , whilst most transformers can be used alongside appliances that operate continuously.
These types of travel adaptors should only be used with double insulated equipment, which will be clearly marked with the symbol shown below. We recommend you check your appliances before embarking on your journey, to understand the requirements in Italy. Italy travel adaptors You will need to consider what to pack, to ensure you can use your personal electrical appliances safely whilst abroad.
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