Transformer 110v To 220v Travel Plug Adapters & Voltage Converters

Use Your Appliances Abroad With 110V-to-220V Travel Plug Adapters and Voltage Converters

Using your personal appliances while traveling abroad offers convenience, familiarity, and comfort. Major differences in voltage around the world require you to pair your devices with a transformer, also called a converter, to prevent electrical shorts or damage to your appliances. Here are a few things to know before selecting a new 110V-to-220V travel plug adapter or voltage converter offered on eBay.

What size converter do you need for a microwave?

Household appliances require a converter with at least 1000 watts. As a general rule, the wattage of your prospective converter should correspond to the wattage range of the unit you intend to pair it with. Follow these steps to use your converter:

  1. Plug the converter into the wall outlet.
  2. Plug the microwave into the converter.
  3. Turn on the converter.
  4. Turn on the microwave and use it as normal.
What about voltage converters for small appliances?

Look for travel-size converters with fewer than 1,000 watts. These are roughly the size of your hand and fit snugly into your carry-on, purse, or tote. Some of these affordable travel plug adapters on eBay come with USB ports. Travel-size converters work like large converters, and you can use them the same way. They are compatible with handheld items, such as:

  • Hair dryers
  • Electric shavers
  • Curling irons
  • Mobile devices
  • Laptops
  • Cellphone chargers
When do you need to step voltage up or down?

It depends on where you live and where you're going. North America uses 110-120V. In places like Great Britain and Africa, nominal electric potential is 210-240V. As a result, if you live in Great Britain and travel to Africa, there is no change in nominal voltage. If you live in North America and travel to Great Britain or Africa, the system goes from 110 volts to 220 volts. In this case, you would require a step-up converter. eBay's vast inventory includes converters that can step voltage up or down.

How do you choose the correct plug adapters?

Many converters include built-in travel adapter plugs or come with separate adapters that you can plug in as needed. You can also purchase a separate set of adapter plugs corresponding to the different outlet and plug shapes around the world. On eBay you can find the global adapter plug you require in unused or gently used condition.