electricity adaptors
 

Where can I get electricity convertors for use in Ireland? And do I need different ones for different things? Like one for curlingiron, one for laptop, one for digital cameras, etc. and can I get these in Ireland or would it be a better price to get them in the US? Thanks

The conventional wisdom is to never take anything that uses enough power to generate heat (hair dryer, curling iron) - - too much risk of the transformer ... or the wiring of the place you're staying... being inadequate. Buy any such appliances there (or perhaps there are butane options for curling irons).

For most modern electronic devices, the power "brick" that comes with it will likely support either US (115 volts) or European (220-240 volts) AC input. Then all you need is a plug adapter. Available all over the place for $4-10 (ot 2-5 times that, if you are careless in where you buy it). Radio Shack is a decent place to start (though, they too, may only have "kits" for many countries, and quite overpriced). I would get it there.

Best wishes,

Rex

The newer converters can easily handle curling irons and hair dryers. They have a high/low switch for 0-1800 watts. The old ones didn't and many curling irons wouldn't work. Some of the new ones also switch automatically from high to low watts and have built in plug adaptors for several countries instead of separate individual ones.
You can purchase the multi-prong, high/low converter at any discount store (Walmart, Kmart, etc.) for about $20.

I think butane was banned from US planes at the beginning of April when butane lighters were banned.

Before purchasing, check each of the appliances/chargers that you already have to see if they are dual voltage. Most newer ones are and then you would only need plug adapters.

>high/low switch for 0-1800 watts
If you kill somebody or start a fire, tell the police you didn't know it could cause a problem.

You can find dual-voltage hair dryers and curling irons; all you then need is an adapter for the outlets used in Ireland.

ok I don't know about my curling iron if its dual power and i wouldn't even know where to look on it, b/c i don't have the packaging, I've had it a few years. Also i was wondering if my laptop would need something special. It has a 'brick' thing attached to the plug so would i just need th plug adaptor and not a convertor for the laptop? this is my first time overseas and i don't want to ruin my laptop b/c it was expensive!
thanks

You don't need to look at the packaging. It should be on the plastic of the curling iron along with the UL approval. If it has 120-240 it is dual voltage. Check your computer and digital camera too. Most made recently will be 120/240. It will be listed on the part you are calling a brick.