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anomi · Joined: 16 Oct 2003

simple q....

anyone got something that's been fried?

I'm from NZ

Grotto · Joined: 21 Mar 2004

220 volts
if you bring anything from North America you will need a transformer

gi66y · Joined: 15 Aug 2003

The good news is that buying a power converter for most everyday appliances (something that doesn't require a whole lot of power) only costs about 25,000 won. (25 bucks)

I've been running my digital clock and answering machine off of the same one for over 3 years without a problem.

Ekuboko · Joined: 22 Dec 2004 Location: ex-Gyeonggi

Australians and NZers don't have a problem with the voltage, so you don't need a transformer box.
You just need to buy an adapter plug as the pins in Korea are different (2 round pins).

This is what you need:
http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/421559a0068405902740c0a87f9906b5/Product/View/M7314

This one is "korjo' brand and is about $15.

Therefore my advice to you would be to buy one of these, and bring over a power board, and your NZ things (computer, hairdryer, electric toothbrush etc) so you can plug in all your things from NZ.

I wish I had checked out the voltage before I came, cos I could've not bought a shi.tty hairdryer here, when I left my own in NZ.

anomi · Joined: 16 Oct 2003

Great, thanks. I have already got 2 of those Korjo plugs. I was going to buy a hairdryer once i got over there. What brand did you have that you don't recommend?