The purpose of this page is to bring you up to full power on the biggestīuggy-boo facing international travelers, that "electric converter" you have been advised to buy. Household items to bring and to bring not when you are relocating to Holland, France, Germany, and Switzerland. It is big volume and dead weight.Īmerican appliances may work but probably not.
For example, you don't need to bring your hairblower. Most of what you need is in your bathroom right now. Personal Care Items for Europe: Pack Your Toothbrush and Toilet Paper Send an email if you need clarification on anything.Īdditional chapters discussing everything from hairblowers to televisions are at: This is a somewhat technical explanation with photo illustrations of just about everything you need to know. This Internet edition of chapter 11 is presented in three parts:Įlectric Converters for Europe: Should I use an electric converter in Europe? No.Įlectric power converters convert 220 volts to 110 volts but do not convert frequency.Ĭonverters can destroy your phones, ipads, cameras, computers, and chargers.Īmerican plugs do not fit in electric outlets in Europe.Įven if your gizmo is rated for 220 volts and 50Hz you can not plug it in.Īmerican plugs do not fit in any electric outlet in Europe.Įuropean Voltage Essentials: 220 Volts of Electric Power at 50Hz Frequency.
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