I'm finally going in November... after waiting and sacrificing for 29 years... and I've done loads of research. I still have a question, though. I have hair management issues and so I have to use a blowdryer and a flatiron on my hair. However, I know that the voltage is different (US uses 110 and Spain uses 220, I believe). Will my appliances work over there, or will I have to buy new ones over there?
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You can buy an electrical converter ( a plug like thing) at an appliance store before you go.
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there are converters that you can buy. go to your local hardware and electronics store and ask them about it. OR you can buy them when you get there.
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First, check to see if your appliances are dual voltage. It'll say something like 110v/220v on it. If they are dual voltage, all you'll need will be a plug adapter. (They may have a switch you have to turn to get the correct voltage.) However, if they aren't, you need a voltage converter. For heat-producing items you need one with higher wattage; for charging phones, laptops, etc. you need one with lower wattage. So your best bet is to get a combination converter. I use this one. Pricey, but oh so handy: http://www.magellans.com/store/Adaptor_Plugs___Converters___Voltage_ConvertersEA238?Args= Don't wait until you get there to buy one, as it will be horrendously expensive.
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