Voltage Converter

om Maui
By om Maui

Does anyone know where I may find a voltage converter, from 110 to 220? I am not knowledgeable on these things, i dont even know how it looks like :(

am grateful for any helpful reply.

thank you!

By marycatherine• 8 Dec 2009 11:40
marycatherine

Carrefour stocks them too - be sure to check the appliance wattage before you buy one - get a converter that can handle the load.

By jAMM• 8 Dec 2009 11:00
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jAMM

Electric appliances operates on voltages. Normally if you are in the US, the operating voltage for electric appliance is 110 volts. in UK its 240 volts while here in Doha its the same in UK which is 240 volts. Although newer electric appliances operates automatic voltage selection (meaning you can both plug the device either 110 volts or 240 volts without damaging the device), still there are electric appliances that operates only on a selected operating voltage.

Say you have an electric appliance coming from the US (or any other countries that uses 110 volts to operate their electric appliances) and you want to use it in Doha, then you need a transformer so you can operate the 110 volts appliance using the 240 volts electric outlet we have in our homes without damaging the appliances. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PLUG IT DIRECTLY otherwise the equipment will be damage and may sometimes cause fire too.

Before buying a voltage transformer/converter, it is necessary to know the power capacity of the appliances (noted in WATTS) and the voltage transformer power in watts should not be lower than the appliances that will be used. It is better to have an allowance of power to avoid overheating too.

You can buy the voltage transformer/converter from Al Anabi or Bashir Radio near the Arab Roundabout.

Goodluck.

By om Maui• 8 Dec 2009 10:58
om Maui

sofitel shops or al annabi. got it. thanks!

By jimmy786007• 8 Dec 2009 10:56
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jimmy786007

you can get near arab roundabot .from al annabi electronics shop. if its for small thing like fax. or phone.. it starts from 35QR or above... depends on how many amp.

By jimmy786007• 8 Dec 2009 10:56
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jimmy786007

you can get near arab roundabot or in alnaasr area .from al annabi elecrtonics shop. if its for small thing like fax. or phone.. it starts from 35QR or above... depends on how many amp.

By anonymous• 8 Dec 2009 10:28
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

In Sofitel shops (inside)

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