Voltage
Requirements in SBH
When traveling to
SBH from the United States, you will need to account for both a different
electrical socket and a different voltage level. Electricity on SBH operates
at 220 volts. As such, to run U.S. appliances you will need a plug converter
and, in most cases, a transformer. If you are planning to operate a lap
top, you will need a heavy-duty (at least 100 watts) transformer.
If you intend to
connect your laptop to a phone line, you will also need to acquire a modular
telephone adapter (about $8).
The items you'll
need are listed below and are available at most travel stores and certain
hardware and electronic stores on the island. To purchase these items
online at Magellans - search by item number or name in the box below:
• Modular Telephone Adaptor - France (item #ET071D)
• Voltage Converter with Adapter Plug kit (item #EA260) - for
use with small appliances (such as hair dryers)
• Heavy-Duty Transformer 100 watt (item #EA261) - If you are
bringing a laptop to SBH, you'll need a heavy duty transformer and an
adapter plug.
• Grounding Adapter Plug D (item #EA23MDG)