You plan to take your hair blower to europe, where the electrical outlets put out 240 v instead of the 120 v seen in the united

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viktelen [127]

3 years ago

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You plan to take your hair blower to europe, where the electrical outlets put out 240 v instead of the 120 v seen in the united

states. the blower puts out 1600 w at 120 v .

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Dmitrij [34] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-10T03:28:23+03:00

Dmitrij [34]3 years ago

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P = U × I
I = P / U = 1600W / 120V = 13.4A
P = 240V × 13.4A = 3216W

If your hair blower isnt rated for 220- 230V(this is the voltage in EU) you are most likely going to burn it.