Dual voltage travel flat iron
May 12th, 2016, 06:39 PM
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This seems to have good reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Tourmaline-Cer.../dp/B00GPKNK2Y
There are others on Amazon; google is your friend.
http://www.amazon.com/Tourmaline-Cer.../dp/B00GPKNK2Y
There are others on Amazon; google is your friend.
May 13th, 2016, 05:17 AM
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I decided buying a 220v appliance was the safest way to go, and didn't want to wait till I got to my destination, so bought this:
http://www.amazon.com/Braun-ST550-St...ilpage_o05_s00
It's worked well, and I bought an inexpensive adapter to use in Europe as well as the UK.
http://www.amazon.com/Braun-ST550-St...ilpage_o05_s00
It's worked well, and I bought an inexpensive adapter to use in Europe as well as the UK.
May 13th, 2016, 06:15 AM
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In Europe that would be called a hair straightener (they'd assume a 'flat iron' is an iron
I would also get a 240v single voltage model -- either on line here or after you arrive. Anecdotal stories that 'my dual voltage one works fine' are fine - but won't help when you blow the circuits in your entire B&B, or it melts . . .
90+% of the time a dual voltage one works great -- but the failures can be spectacular.
I would also get a 240v single voltage model -- either on line here or after you arrive. Anecdotal stories that 'my dual voltage one works fine' are fine - but won't help when you blow the circuits in your entire B&B, or it melts . . .
90+% of the time a dual voltage one works great -- but the failures can be spectacular.
. And the personal recommendations are much appreciated.
May 14th, 2016, 04:38 AM
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I am with those that recommend getting a 220 straightener. I bought on in Paris 9 years ago and it still works great and I have used it in France, Italy and Portugal. I had to buy it because the dual voltage appliance I bought with me was fried on the first try.
May 14th, 2016, 05:54 AM
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I have a non dual one that I have been using for years. I bought it on vacation in Florida when I forgot mine. I use it for all my European vacations with an adaptor and never had an issue so don't limit yourself to dual voltage.
May 14th, 2016, 11:27 AM
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The curling iron I bought at a Boots Pharmacy in Dublin remains one of my best travel purchases - never a worry when I plug it in and I have a UK to Europe adapter for other trips. (I know Ireland is not UK, but still.)
May 15th, 2016, 01:01 AM
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Not for 5 minutes, they won't - even in a seriously-underwired rental apartment. Anything longer than that would be a problem.
But then, 5 minutes doesn't seem like enough time to tame anything other than your bangs, and I wouldn't even worry about that.
Hairdryers are the main problem appliances, since they pull an enormous load right at the outset.
But then, 5 minutes doesn't seem like enough time to tame anything other than your bangs, and I wouldn't even worry about that.
Hairdryers are the main problem appliances, since they pull an enormous load right at the outset.
May 15th, 2016, 03:28 AM
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Since I'm the one who mentioned 5 minutes...
That doesn't include preheating to a pretty high temperature--probably hotter than a hairdryer. Others with longer hair probably use it for longer, too.
That doesn't include preheating to a pretty high temperature--probably hotter than a hairdryer. Others with longer hair probably use it for longer, too.
