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Will my Dell laptop computer work with only an adapter in the UK? How about other small applicances?

On some small electronic applicances, it says “120/240V”, what does that mean and how is it different than th “120V” ones?

The ones that say 120/240V will work, the ones that just say 120V will not. The US runs on 120 volts, and Europe runs on 240. If you plug a 120V appliance into a 240V outlet, it will most likely destroy the device, and possibly start a fire, so be sure to check carefully before plugging anything in.

Most laptops are dual voltage. I know for sure my Apple laptop is; I can’t promise your Dell is, but it should say the voltages on that box on the cord between where it plugs into the wall and into the computer. In general, most things that have their own voltage converters (that’s what that box is) are going to be dual voltage, and things that don’t aren’t. Most laptops run on a lot less than 120V, so that box chances it to whatever the computer runs on. It can reduce it from 240 just as easily as from 120.

Most cell phones, computer add-ons (except printers and maybe scanners), battery chargers and travel hair-dryers tend to be dual voltage. TVs and radios tend not to be. Either way, check the appliance to make sure it can take 240V before you plug it into the wall in the UK.

You can buy voltage converters that will let you run your non-dual-voltage American appliances in Europe, but they tend to be somewhat expensive. Of course, you’ll need a plug adapter no matter what, but those don’t cost too much.

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