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Electricity Plug Questions...

Started December 1, 2003 · 7,425 views · 7 posts
Re:Electricity Plug Questions...
The plugs and outlets are the same as in Canada and the US. Everything should work just fine.
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Re:Electricity Plug Questions...
Thanks for the info.
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Da nada
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Also, if what ever you are taking down has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other), older outlets in Mexico will not work, as the wide prong will not go in. I take a couple of the three to two prong adapters that Deb mentioned, with the polarized side filed down. The extension cord is good advice too.
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As far as an extension cord.....your hair dryer is probably rated at 1500watts. This will require a heavy duty extension cord that will handle the 1500 watts or the cord will over heat and be a fire hazzard. Just a safety precaution.
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Thank you all for the information.
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Did more checking on Mexican Power. I looks like the AC is just a little higher in voltage than the states, 125 volts. (US 110-120v). The only thing that I have had problems with is batteries & battery chargers (both the AA and video) getting hot if not watched.