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I have an iPhone 8. Will be going to France and need to know the exact type of 220-110 converter is need -- what watts, etc. And will that also work on my i Pad? I have an old converter that has two settings, one for low watt and one for high watts.

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Elixir Cada
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Hi Holt,

You can buy a universal adapter/converter device since France is using 230v electricity and your devices is using 110v only. You can order this device via Amazon. Please click the link below. You can charge all your US gadgets on this device if you are in France. 

Travel Smart by Conair All-In-One Adapter Combo Unit

Let me know if you have further questions. 

 

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Customer

Go ahead -- all the info I have on charging the iPhone and iPad are confusing re watts, power etc.  I have checked Amozon and really no help

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Customer

Everything on Amazon seems to be contradictory on what is needed

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Elixir Cada
Apple Certified Tech

Here's the specs of the device that I recommeneded.

  • Adapter/converter Combination With Surge Protection
  • 2 Modes adapter Only Or Adapter/converter Combo
  • For Use With 110v-120v Us Appliances Overseas
  • Converts 220v-240v Foreign Electricity To 110v-120v

The important part there is that it converts 220v to 110-120v which will fit your your devices that uses 110v. 

 

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I am aware of all that, but some units say use on hair dryers, hair curlers but not on low wattage iPhones, etc. as will not work. Part of the diffuclty is those companies really do not know how to explaing their devices.  My converter is about 20 years old but am tempted must to  use it. Has a low and high setting.

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Elixir Cada
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OK. Will check back later.  At least I have someone who admits does not have all the answers!

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Charles Totherow
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Your converter will be fine for a ihpone or any ipad.  These devices low wattage devices so you should not hhave a problem.

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Customer

I assume then using the low setting, which I think is for 25w and below, would work ok. The higher setting is for 50-1875w

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Charles Totherow
Apple Certified Tech

When you charge your ipad on low setting, keep a eye out for how long it takes to charge.  If you notice that it is taking longer than usual, use the high setting.  Your Iphone should be ok on the low setting.

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Customer

Just one more-- I just checked my unit and low setting is for 25w and less, and I assume the iPhone and iPad draw less than 25w. It is so old that such devices are not even listed.

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Charles Totherow
Apple Certified Tech

Yes that setting will be fine

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