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Find answers to your questions
- Introduction
- Step 1: Why do I need to convert?
- Step 2: Where is the Power Label?
- Step 3: Is my device single voltage or dual voltage?
- Step 4: What Kind of Plug Adapter / Travel Adapter Do I Need?
- Step 5: How Do I Choose a Voltage Converter?
- Step 6: Do I Need a Step Up or Step Down Converter? How to Get From 110 to 220 and From 220 to 110
- Step 7: Electric or Electronic?
- Step 8: Learn more about our PowerSpark voltage converters
- Step 9: Glossary of Helpful Voltage Terms
- Step 10: Voltage by Region
- Gadget Guide
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Voltage / Wattage / Plugs FAQs
- Will my electrical and electronic appliances work in a different country?
- What is voltage?
- What does voltage converter/ voltage transformer mean?
- What is the difference between AC/DC adapter?
- What is the difference between a voltage converter and a voltage regulator?
- Do voltage converters convert the cycle (Hz)?
- What does step-up / down voltage transformer mean?
- How do I choose the right voltage converter?
- What kind of voltage converter do I need for a TV or monitor?
- Can I connect several appliances to the same voltage transformer?
- Does the appliance plug shape make the difference?
- Can I connect my UK / AS / Indian plugged appliance to your Diamond Series voltage converter models?
- Do I need a voltage converter / transformer?
- I will be moving to the XXX next month
Do voltage converters convert the cycle (Hz)?
No, voltage converters do not convert the cycle - they do however convert the voltage. Most electronics will function properly with just the voltage conversion.
North American 110 - 120 volt electricity is generated at 60 Hz. cycles alternating current.
Most overseas 220 - 240 volts is generated at 50 Hz cycles alternating current. This difference in the cycles may cause the motor in your 60 Hz appliance to operate slightly slower than when used on a 50 Hz foreign electric cycle. However most modern electronic equipment including computers, TVs, monitors, game systems, printers, stereos, DVD player etc. will not be affected by the different in cycles.
Updated on 04 Jan 2025
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