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lash451 Feb 8th, 2007 05:58 AM

Electrical In Mexico
 
Does anyone know what type of electrical outlets are in Mexico? I am going to Mazatlan and was wondering if I need a converter?
Thanks

uconn1990 Feb 8th, 2007 06:21 AM

Mexico is the same as the U.S. No converter needed.

Joelle Feb 8th, 2007 06:56 AM

So does it means 110 volts current as well?

suze Feb 8th, 2007 07:21 AM

You don't need a convertor, it's the same. But if you have any 3-pronged plugs you might want to carry an adaptor to make it 2-proned only. Thath is the more commonn kind of outlet in Mexico.

mikemo Feb 8th, 2007 11:21 AM

Here in central Mexico the 110v is often about 137v which shortens the life of lightbulbs, etc.
Most new/updated houses have digital downstream supressors to normalize/regulate voltage within narrow ranges.
I would bring a surge protector for any valuable electronics.
M


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