Need advice on electrical product purchased in the U.S.

[tomx2]

Hi.

I brought over from the United State to Thailand a hair clipper.

It has 2 prongs.

It's a cheap one and I will only use it occasionally during my time in Thailand.

Today, I tried unsuccessfully to use it for the first time, and it sounded extremely loud. Also vibrated more than usual.

What I read online is the U.S. uses 110V and Thailand is 220V. But that many U.S. electrical products can adjust to 220V.

My Dell laptop (purchased in the U.S.). works fine in Pattaya.

(Q's)

Is it my Electric hair clipper just going bad(works well in the U.S.)?

Is there an adapter or transformer available in Pattaya to convert my 110V to 220V?

If so where exactly can I buy an Adapter. I am staying in a hotel near Central Department store on Soi13.

Thanks.

TC.

[Forkinhades]

I would say that your clipper will not self adjust from 110V to 220V.

You could buy a step up transformer.

IMO just as easy to buy a clipper from a store for about 700 baht

[lopburi3]

What does it say on the case? It will indicate the voltage and Hertz requirement somewhere (although you may need reading glasses to see it).

Most items sold in USA are not multi voltage unless laptops or shavers - it is cheaper to make only for USA then to provide multi voltage ability as it is such a large market, and so cost dependent.

[raro]

The laptop power supplies work on both 110 and 220 volts.

Your electric device doesn't.

[tomx2]

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What does it say on the case? It will indicate the voltage and Hertz requirement somewhere (although you may need reading glasses to see it).

Most items sold in USA are not multi voltage unless laptops or shavers - it is cheaper to make only for USA then to provide multi voltage ability as it is such a large market, and so cost dependent.

Unfortunately, I threw away the packaging box a few months ago. Just assume it is 110V.

Is there a transformer available here to step up the voltage to 220V or should I just buy a new hair clipper as someone mentioned in this thread.

TC.

[lopburi3]

It by law must be on the item itself - check for printing (maybe raised plastic the same color as item making it hard to see). I would just buy a new model here rather than a transformer (which will not change the Hertz).

[BKKdreaming]

as it has a motor in it , it will matter if it is USA 60 HZ or Thailand 50HZ , the speed in Thailand will be less

most transformers change the voltage and not the HZ.

[bradenroger]

Lucky that you haven't shorted out your clipper by plugging it into the 220 socket. I've done that so many times....I found some voltage converters (step-down/step-up) at Numchai electrical shop in Naklua. Not sure if they have them at Numchai on Sukhumvit. They are not easy to find, believe me. Good luck and best.

[ToddinChonburi]

An older model it will not work. I burned out a tooth brush charger and my dam phone charger even fried. Best to replace with something from thailand.

[ToddinChonburi]

Also wanted to ad that a lot of outlets are not installed properly, Grounded. So best of luck.

[mogandave]

If you have a more than just the clippers it may be worth getting a transformer, but as others have indicated it would be pretty cheap to just replace them.

Most 60hz motors will work on 50hz but (as others have said) they will run slower.

[Dannyboy666]

Did you put the oil on it...