Can I Take a Travel Voltage Converter on a Plane?

Yes! Since travel converters don't contain dangerous items like lithium - ion batteries, which are flammable and explosive, and they are pure electronic devices, airlines won't pay attention to them.

I believe that all the guys who see this article want to travel abroad. So, you might as well continue to read about the pitfalls I fell into due to my ignorance of foreign voltages and plugs. You can also make some preparations for your overseas trip.

Last year in Rome, I excitedly brought my newly - bought hair dryer, planning to shoot a Vlog of "lazy Italian - style curly hair". However, I found that the hotel socket had two round holes (the common Type C in Europe), and my American - standard plug couldn't fit in at all! What was even worse was that my converter was packed in the checked luggage, and due to a flight delay, the luggage disappeared for three days! In the end, I had to wander around the Colosseum with my air - dried "bird's - nest - like hair", and was even mistaken by passers - by for a street - art performance. (Forced smile).

Here are some common types of national plugs provided.

From then on, I swore that I would carry the voltage converter with me! But here's a question - will it be confiscated during the security check?

Based on my years of experience of "battling wits" with security personnel (and going through all the airline regulations), the answer is simple:

It can be taken on the plane, and it is recommended to carry it with you!

Whether it's the round - pin plug in the EU, the large square - pin British - style plug in Africa, or the universal converter of DOACE, as long as it doesn't contain a lithium - ion battery or have an extremely high power, it can be put into your carry - on bag. Airlines have almost no restrictions on such small electrical appliances. (After all, they are not power banks and don't involve battery risks.)

Theoretically, the travel converter can also be checked in, but my experience in Rome tells me - don't take that risk! Especially the checked - in luggage delay rate of low - cost airlines is extremely high, and the luggage - handling efficiency in some countries (such as Italy) is... well, you know.

Attention! These situations may cause you to be stopped!

Super - high - power transformers: For example, industrial - use 220V - to - 110V heavy - duty converters may be required to be inspected separately. (Don't ask me how I know. The pain of being questioned for 20 minutes at the airport in Kenya...)

Combined plug - strip and converter: If the plug - strip has USB fast - charging or a complex circuit, some security checks will require you to turn it on for testing. It is recommended to choose a model like DOACE with clear markings and a simple structure. Security personnel can understand it at a glance and let you through directly. Don't choose those fancy ones. Otherwise, the security check may think you're carrying some high - tech dangerous equipment.

In fact, the key is to have "one device for the world".

In Europe, Type C/E/F is used. In most parts of Africa, it's the British standard (such as in South Africa), and Morocco actually uses... a mix of European and German standards? Also, the voltage abroad is different from that in the US. American electrical appliances are 110V, while in Europe and Africa, it's mostly 220 - 240V. Although mobile - phone and computer chargers usually support a wide voltage range (marked 100 - 240V), high - power devices like hair dryers and curling irons may get burned out!

So when you travel abroad, you need to prepare two things first: the plug corresponding to the target country, and a voltage converter to convert their voltage to the US voltage. Isn't it troublesome? I thought so at first. There are already so many things to prepare for an overseas trip, and now we have to deal with all these miscellaneous things. Oh my god, it's terrible.

Later, after many searches and trials, I found that the travel converter of DOACE is really a great brand. Their travel converter, which is about the size of a palm, comes with plugs for European and German standards, and can basically be used all over the world. Their official website says it can be used in over 190 countries. Moreover, it has a voltage - conversion function, so there's no need to buy a separate transformer.

And regarding the safety issue that everyone cares most about, they handle it very well. It has a 10A fuse and surge protection, and has passed the safety test of the National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in the US, which can well solve problems such as short - circuits and over - power. To be honest, the travel voltage converter of DOACE is so suitable for "lazy but delicate people" like me.

In addition, there are secrets to passing the security check quickly. Put the converter in the security basket separately to avoid tangling it with power banks and data cables. Once at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, the security uncle held my DOACE converter and examined it for a long time. Finally, he said, "C'est chic!" (It's so stylish!) - You see, even the French recognize the design. What else is there to worry about?

Finally, don't forget...

• Check the socket type of your destination (search "country + socket" on Google);
• Put a DOACE converter in your carry - on bag;
• Use high - power electrical appliances with caution, or buy them locally (for example, a hair dryer in South Africa can be bought for $10).

I hope you'll never experience my "Roman - hair" tragedy! If you have any questions, see you in the comments section.

Note: Airline regulations may vary by country and airline. It is recommended to check the airline's official website or consult by email before departure. (Don't be as careless as I was back then!)