The only electrical thing I want to take with me to Ireland is my hair straightner which has 170W 120VAC 60Hz, do I just need the simple adaptor plug or do I need the whole convertor too? Im confused on what items need the adaptor plug or what needs the whole convertor/transformer?

Hi S,

No, it will not work.

Ireland operates on 220V, and your device will be destroyed.

Either buy one when you get to Ireland, or buy a dual voltage device here. You will also need a plug adaptor.

>Im confused on what items need the adaptor plug or what needs the whole convertor/transformer?<

If it says 110 - 220V, you need only the adaptor.

Like ira says, No. It will go pooof and might even blow the hotel fuse or circuit breaker.

Even though you want to take the device, you might enjoy your time more if you left it home. Can you live without it for a time and go natural?

It is just possible that the device will not go POOF. However if it should survive, it will absoposilutely FRY YOUR HAIR, as it will have twice the voltage running through it.

110-volt things that heat up = bad idea at 220-volt. Your battery charger, cell phone charger, laptop, camera (probably) won't care.

You will need a transformer to convert the 220V down to 110V.

A transformer <i>might</i> work - if it has enough wattage (power) capacity. But it might not. Read this to further your education:

http://www.franzus.com/Merchant2/mer...&amp;Screen=UE

The best thing to do might be to buy a 220V or universal voltage straightener when you get there.