Travel Transformer from US to Japan (100V -> 120V) Voltage?

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I'm from the US (120V), and am interested in taking my hot air brush on my study abroad trip to Japan.

I'm aware of the voltage difference and similar plugs to the US.

The problem is that the only travel transformer I can find is (https://www.amazon.com/VCT-VT-2000J-Voltage-Converter-Transformer/dp/B004O9WIK8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=japan+travel+transformer&qid=1556559714&s=gateway&sr=8-1) and that really seems like rolling the dice.

It has a 64% approval for 5 + 4 stars, and numerous complaints about not being well made.

Is there any reliable travel transformer that has decent ratings or a proven track record for 100V -> 120V?



Best Answer

You almost certainly don't need a transformer, since 100V instead of 120V is almost certainly within the tolerance of the device, particularly for a simple heating device like a hot air brush.

Fun fact: even in the US, that "120V" can actually be anything between 104V and 126V at the "utilization point" where you plug in your device.

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Is 120V compatible with 100V?

Plug Polarization On the other hand, 120V sockets in the U.S. require polarization, which means the live and neutral connectors of the outlet must connect to the counterpart poles in the appliance. This means that a North American 120V plug will not connect to Japanese 100V sockets without an adapter.

Do you need A voltage converter for us to Japan?

Dual voltage rated appliance This means that you will not need a converter or transformer but just a travel adaptor, because Japan operates on a 100V supply voltage, which is within the 100-240V range that the dual voltage appliance operates on.

Is 100V and 110V same?

110V is fine for 100V rated appliances.

Is Japan and US voltage the same?

The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt, which is different from North America (120V), Central Europe (230V) and most other regions of the world. Japanese electrical plugs and outlets resemble North American ones.



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Answer 2

If you don't mind something heavy, you can also find transformers for this purpose on amazon.jp. They all look like typical made-in-China adapters of dubious approvals status. Also very heavy but maybe acceptable for a long stay. The advantage is that you could order it in-country if your gadget does not work properly.

If your Japanese is good enough to deal with their site, try searching for "????? ???". Some of the reviews are bad because they are trying to use devices with high surge currents such as compressors or refrigerators, which your device should not be.

Answer 3

You are most likely not going to find a suitable consumer-targeted transformer to go from 100 to 120 V with their respective tolerances. Most devices that people are likely to take with them on a trip from Japan to North America or vice-versa are well-suited to handle both nominal 100 V and nominal 120 V. While there is a (small) market for 100/120 V to 230/240 V transformers to go to or from the European standard from the Japanese/North American one the average consumer will not need any transformation from 100 V to 120 V.

On the other hand, Japan has a very big market for consumer electronic devices so if you have any doubts about your hot air brush not being able to handle slightly lower Japanese voltage I would suggest just buying a new one in Japan.

Japan also has a well-developed second-hand market so you may well be able to sell it off for a good price when you leave, assuming it’s still in good condition.

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