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What kind of walt of electricity use in U.S.A?

I will go to American in next month and I need to get some pieces of equipment e.gcamera,digital vedio,so I need someone canlet me know how much walt use in u.s.a .Because we use 210 walt in Hong Kong.I need to bring the adaptor or not.Chelsia Leung

Answer:

You use 230 volts 50Hz in Singapore, not 210 watts U.S. uses 120 volts 60Hz. Many small appliances will operate on 110 to 240 volts, either 50hz or 60Hz. Check the plate on the back or check the manual. For these, you don't need any converter, just an adaptor for the actual plug. This probably includes your cameras. Those that do not, you will need a converter of some sort, which can get expensive, so check carefully.
110 for most plug in equipment, 220 for appliances like a refridgerator or stove.
120 volt / 60 Hz. Adapter kits should be readily available.
USA uses 120 volt, not 220 volt. You will need adaptors.
A lot of electrical equipment being sold now can be adjusted and used with either 110V or 210V. But you still might need to have an adaptor for the plug. The shape of the electrical receptacle may be different in USA from the one in Hong Kong.

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