Voltage Converter Questions

I heard conflicting reports as to whether one traveling from the US needs a voltage converter in Australia . Is one needed? Any help appreciated.

Tom

I heard conflicting reports as to whether one traveling from the US needs a voltage converter in Australia . Is one needed? Any help appreciated.

 

Tom��

It really depends on:

a) what devices you want to power,

b) where you need to power them (just a ship, hotel, somewhere else...? )

Australia uses 240v compared to USA which is 110v.

Most device chargers nowadays can use either voltage, they have internal detection. This is written on the charger label. Usually as INPUT. my computer charger says INPUT 100-240v. It can work in either country as it will automatically detect the voltage and do electrical magic.

If the charger or device only specifies one voltage, then a converter would be needed.

We also use a different outlet configuration, so an adaptor will be needed.

TripAdvisor has details. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g255055-c120179/Australia:Power.And.Appliances.html

Phone and laptop chargers are universal wattage so can be used anywhere with just a cheap adapter plug you can buy at any travel shop.

Things like hair dryers or kettles etc would need a converter - not something most people would bother with, you'd be better off just going to a local store like KMart and buying a cheap hairdryer.