Compatable power

Good morning Guys
My daughter would like to bid on a curling Iron in the United Kingdom.
Im in Canada is there going to be a problem plugging it in,
Thanks Guys
Nikki

 

Yes, there will be a problem but there are adapters and converters
available.
Determine the current demanded at 220 volts and see if you can find a
converter.

That must be some special iron, perhaps they make an export model?

 

Thanks Ill pass that along to her that she will have an added cost (the
convertor)

 

It's not only the voltage that's different, it's the frequency too...
I'm assuming Canada is the same as the USA with 115V 60Hz mains?

(Of course, you could always buy the gas/battery powered ones) ;-)

 

The frequency difference won't much of a problem for a heating element.

 

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Don Kelly

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See if it is a dual voltage device. some are. In that case- fine. Otherwise,
don't bother as the added cost and inconvenience of lugging a 600 to 1200
watt 240/120V transformer around more than makes up for the savings. Curling
irons at Canadian Tire are cheap.