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kitcat1 · 10-02-2012, 12:40 PM

Hi all, a quick question......we are taking various electrical items such as phone chargers, ipad charger etc.....I am also wanting to take my hairdryer which is a professional one with difuser...my question is.....will it work ok in america? I have the dual powered straighteners so that's ok, just the hairdryer to think about.

Thanks in advance....

Cath

wayneg · 10-02-2012, 01:48 PM

All electrical items have a power input rating on them.
It needs to read 100v-240v that means it will work on the US power supply of 120v and the UK supply of 230v, we changed from 240v to 230v about 10 years ago apparently
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_e...ity_by_country

If it just says something like 240v input then it is designed to only work on a UK power supply.

In all the years I have been going I have only had 1 mobile phone that would not charge over there (a Motorola V220) I take a lot of electricals and never have a problem but check the input on each item.

wilma-bride · 10-02-2012, 02:55 PM

Are staying onsite? If so, they have hairdryers in all the rooms and they are OK. As Wayne said, if your hairdryer is 240v only then it probably won't work over there. I bought a travel hairdryer which I use - was only about £15, might be worth it.

2Tiggies · 10-02-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wilma-bride

Are staying onsite? If so, they have hairdryers in all the rooms and they are OK. As Wayne said, if your hairdryer is 240v only then it probably won't work over there. I bought a travel hairdryer which I use - was only about £15, might be worth it.

This is my approach too. I have straighteners and tongs which I bought in the US so they are the correct vaultage and it's 2 fewer things to have to use an adapter for and at least I know they work there.

Your electrical gadgets will be fine but I agree with Jo - your hairdryer probably won't work there.

joolz1910 · 10-02-2012, 03:14 PM

How strange - I was thinking about this earlier too! DD has GHD's and I'm assuming they won't work. We all have long hair and I was hoping the hairdryers supplied would be reasoanble - we are staying at OKW if anyone could advise

wayneg · 10-02-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by joolz1910

How strange - I was thinking about this earlier too! DD has GHD's and I'm assuming they won't work. We all have long hair and I was hoping the hairdryers supplied would be reasoanble - we are staying at OKW if anyone could advise

Have you looked on the plug\adapter? should tell you the input.
This is off GHD website if any use. We don't take or use hair equipment so don't know much about them

The ghd IV stylers and ghd Gold Series stylers have universal voltage so that you can use your styler in any country without an adaptor.

In countries where the two-pin Euro plug is standard, simply remove the securing screw between the three pins and slide the adaptor from the two-pin plug.

Model 3 and 3.1b stylers only work in countries where 220-240V power supply is available. We recommend you check the voltage available in your destination before you travel.

JTLX22 · 10-02-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by joolz1910

How strange - I was thinking about this earlier too! DD has GHD's and I'm assuming they won't work. We all have long hair and I was hoping the hairdryers supplied would be reasoanble - we are staying at OKW if anyone could advise

My DW's GHDs worked fine this September. My shaver worked and all our chargers. I took two converters and a cheap 13A four way block as it saves on converters.

2Tiggies · 10-02-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wayneg

Have you looked on the plug\adapter? should tell you the input.
This is off GHD website if any use. We don't take or use hair equipment so don't know much about them

The ghd IV stylers and ghd Gold Series stylers have universal voltage so that you can use your styler in any country without an adaptor.

In countries where the two-pin Euro plug is standard, simply remove the securing screw between the three pins and slide the adaptor from the two-pin plug.

Model 3 and 3.1b stylers only work in countries where 220-240V power supply is available. We recommend you check the voltage available in your destination before you travel.

Wow, Wayne! You really impress me. Not only are you the guru of all things Disney, but you are helping the girls with info on hair straighteners too

wayneg · 10-02-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Tiggies

Wow, Wayne! You really impress me. Not only are you the guru of all things Disney, but you are helping the girls with info on hair straighteners too

BethEJo · 10-02-2012, 05:50 PM

Just in case anyone is looking for the voltage on their GHDs, mine doesn't say on the plug - instead it says it on the little silver sticker on the inside of the handle: 110-230V.

And

at Wayne! I always wondered how you got your hair so straight in your photos in your TR's!!!

wayneg · 10-02-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BethEJo

And

at Wayne! I always wondered how you got your hair so straight in your photos in your TR's!!!

What hair? I have lost it all putting up with all the cheek on here for years.

kitcat1 · 10-03-2012, 02:45 AM

Thanks all, and Wayne wow, you impress me with your hair care knowledge....in touch with your feminine side? Well done you

My GHD's are ok it was just my hairdryer....you see I have naturally curly hair and get the best results if I us my diffuser otherwise its frizz city.....yikes......scary hairy

I don't think I'll bother taking it as its really heavy too. There is a walmart around the corner so will go buy something cheap if the hotel (offsite) doesn't have a decent one.

Thanks

Cath

joolz1910 · 10-03-2012, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by wayneg

What hair? I have lost it all putting up with all the cheek on here for years.

Thanks for the info on GHD's.
I think we should all start posting threads asking 'girly' questions, just to test Wayne out.

10-02-2012, 12:40 PM	#1
kitcat1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Uk Citizen but live in France Posts: 265	Taking electrical items?? Hi all, a quick question......we are taking various electrical items such as phone chargers, ipad charger etc.....I am also wanting to take my hairdryer which is a professional one with difuser...my question is.....will it work ok in america? I have the dual powered straighteners so that's ok, just the hairdryer to think about. Thanks in advance.... Cath __________________ April 2007 - WDW Private villa November 2012 - 25th anniversary at WDW

10-02-2012, 01:48 PM	#2
wayneg VMK AceCaptainWayne I can't get my mouth to say healthy things Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dewsbury, UK Posts: 21,213	All electrical items have a power input rating on them. It needs to read 100v-240v that means it will work on the US power supply of 120v and the UK supply of 230v, we changed from 240v to 230v about 10 years ago apparently http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_e...ity_by_country If it just says something like 240v input then it is designed to only work on a UK power supply. In all the years I have been going I have only had 1 mobile phone that would not charge over there (a Motorola V220) I take a lot of electricals and never have a problem but check the input on each item. __________________ 1993Travelodge Maingate East,1997Holiday Inn Nikki Bird,1999Sheraton 4 Points/Clearwater Hilton, 2000(Xmas) Disney’s ASMo 2001Travelodge Maingate East, 2002 NYC Crowne Plaza Times Sq./Orlando Sheraton World Resort 2003(Aug) La Quinta Lakeside 2003(Oct) Disney Wonder +Raddison Parkway2004(Oct) Disney Magic + Homewood Suites, 2004(Xmas) Hilton DTD 2005(Oct) Disney Magic + BW Lakeside, 2005 (Xmas) BW Lakeside, 2006(Aug) Courtyard By Marriott LBV + 1st RCCL cruise, 2006(Oct) Disneyland, Cailfornia Howard Johnson, 2006(Xmas)Comfort Inn LBV,2007(Easter)Fairfield Inn, Marriott Village 2007(Aug)Courtyard By Marriott LBV, 2007(Oct) Disneyland CA, HoJo/Vegas, Flamingo,2008(Easter) Windsor Hills, Disney Wonder, Fairfield Inn 2008(Aug)Country Inn, 2nd RCCL, AKL, 2008(Oct)& 2008(Xmas)Fairfield Inn, 2009(May)Country Inn 2009(Aug)OKW, Disney Magic, Regal Sun 2010(Easter) Hampton Inn LBV 2010(Aug) Royal Pacific & OKW 2011(Feb)H.I. Express LBV 2011(Aug)OKW, Disney Dream, HI DTD 2011(Oct) Fairfield Inn 2012(Aug) Fairfield Inn, OKW 2012(Nov) Fairfield Inn 2013(Apr) Fairfield Inn LBV

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wilma-bride Would love a diet on Cadbury Flakes Admits she's strange when it comes to eggs Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 18,610	Are staying onsite? If so, they have hairdryers in all the rooms and they are OK. As Wayne said, if your hairdryer is 240v only then it probably won't work over there. I bought a travel hairdryer which I use - was only about £15, might be worth it. __________________ Fred and Wilma Go On Honeymoon Fred and Wilma Second Time Around Fred and Wilma and the Girls Came Too Fred, Wilma and Friends February Fun & Frolics Fred and Wilma do DVC, DCL & DDP - The Food Fred, Wilma and Family do Disney Bad Mothers Handbook Fred and Wilma - They're Back and They're Child Free Bad Mothers and Others Fred and Wilma - The Keys to the World

10-02-2012, 03:14 PM	#5
joolz1910 I would have gone down to reception in my robe and slippers I can't decide if it's sweet or sinister Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,165	How strange - I was thinking about this earlier too! DD has GHD's and I'm assuming they won't work. We all have long hair and I was hoping the hairdryers supplied would be reasoanble - we are staying at OKW if anyone could advise __________________ Juliette x 1997 Disneyland, California (offsite) 2005 DLRP (Santa Fe) 2009 DLRP (DLH)'Just Like we Dreamed it...at the DLH' 2011 DLP (Cheyenne) 2012 OKW at WDW 'A Whole New World'

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BethEJo I left the house at 5.45am - that's unheard of for a student WDW CM 19/06/11 - 02/09/11 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cardiff, UNITED KINGDOM Posts: 2,066	Just in case anyone is looking for the voltage on their GHDs, mine doesn't say on the plug - instead it says it on the little silver sticker on the inside of the handle: 110-230V. And at Wayne! I always wondered how you got your hair so straight in your photos in your TR's!!! __________________ *Beth x* Friends Reunited TRIP REPORT - 9th MAY ADDED Click click click!! The pre-summerofalifetime report is HERE! - Updated 10/06/11: Single Digit Dancing!!Disney ICP blog: http://beth-john.blogspot.com/ (I have a lot of catching up to do...)

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10-03-2012, 02:45 AM	#12
kitcat1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Uk Citizen but live in France Posts: 265	Thanks all, and Wayne wow, you impress me with your hair care knowledge....in touch with your feminine side? Well done you My GHD's are ok it was just my hairdryer....you see I have naturally curly hair and get the best results if I us my diffuser otherwise its frizz city.....yikes......scary hairy I don't think I'll bother taking it as its really heavy too. There is a walmart around the corner so will go buy something cheap if the hotel (offsite) doesn't have a decent one. Thanks Cath __________________ April 2007 - WDW Private villa November 2012 - 25th anniversary at WDW

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