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Electrical

Austin House
Guide to Electrical Converters & Adapters

[Special to the Travelite.FAQ]

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• Page 1: Introduction; What are Adapter Plugs? Is Your Appliance Dual-Voltage?
• Page 2: The Difference Between Converters & Adapters; What Should I Take?
• Page 3: Surge Protectors; Computer Needs; Cycle Difference Between North America & Foreign Countries
• Page 4: Modem Needs; Digital Phone Systems; No Phone Jacks?; Line Noise; Duplex Phone Jack Adapters; Modem Users Traveling to North America
• Page 5: Summary & Check Lists (this page)

Summary & Check Lists

What you need to take a 110v appliance overseas

• If it is electric and between 50 and 1875 watts, take the 50-1875 watt converter and the appropriate adapter for your destination. [This information updated as of March 13, 2000]
• If it is electric and between 1-50 watts, take the 1-50 watt mini-transformer and the appropriate adapter for your destination.
• If it is electronic and between 1-50 watts, take the 1-50 watt mini-transformer and the appropriate adapter for your destination.
• If it is electronic and OVER 50 watts, take the right wattage transformer and the appropriate adapter for your destination.

What you need to take a dual voltage appliance overseas

• The appropriate adapter (3-pin grounded or 2-pin) for your destination.

What you need to take a dual voltage computer and modem overseas

• Select appropriate grounded adapter for country of destination.
• Select appropriate telephone jack adapter for country of destination.
• Confirm presence of digital phone system. If yes, take a digital interface.
• Tax impulsing in Germany and Austria will require a line filter.
• You may also need a line tester to ensure that you have a good line for your modem.
• A 220v surge protector. May require a grounded adapter plug.

What you need to take a 110v computer and modem overseas

• Select appropriate transformer and grounded adapter for country of your destination. Allow a buffer of 10 watts before choosing transformer.
• Select appropriate telephone jack adapter for country of destination.
• Check presence of digital phone system. .
• Tax impulsing in Germany and Austria will require a line filter. .
• You may also need a line tester to ensure that you have a good line for your modem.
• A 110v surge protector (plugged into the transformer), or a 220v surge protector and an adapter plug, which are plugged directly into the wall.

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