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<p>[quote="zisselmann, post: 1556941, member: 127625"]<font face="Times New Roman">In Canada, the mains voltage is 120 V at a frequency of 60 Hz. The grid voltage in Canada (120 V) is lower than in Germany (230 V). You need a voltage transformer. Some say you can carefully try using your devices without voltage converters in Canada. Most likely your devices will not be damaged, but they may not work optimally. If you do not want to take risks, use a voltage transformer.</font></p><p><font face="Times New Roman"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Times New Roman">Also, the frequency in Canada (60 Hz) differs from the frequency in Germany (50 Hz). You need a voltage transformer that also changes the frequency, but these are hard to find.</font></p><p><font face="Times New Roman"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Times New Roman">Be warned if your voltage converter can not change the frequency. Be especially careful with moving, rotating and timing devices such as clocks, shavers and electric heaters.</font></p><p><font face="Times New Roman"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Times New Roman">To be sure, check the label on the device. Some devices never need a voltage converter. Electrical devices with label 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz' are suitable for all countries in the world. This is often for chargers of tablets / laptops, photo cameras, mobile phones, toothbrushes etc.</font>[/quote]</p><p><br /></p>
[quote="zisselmann, post: 1556941, member: 127625"][FONT=Times New Roman]In Canada, the mains voltage is 120 V at a frequency of 60 Hz. The grid voltage in Canada (120 V) is lower than in Germany (230 V). You need a voltage transformer. Some say you can carefully try using your devices without voltage converters in Canada. Most likely your devices will not be damaged, but they may not work optimally. If you do not want to take risks, use a voltage transformer. Also, the frequency in Canada (60 Hz) differs from the frequency in Germany (50 Hz). You need a voltage transformer that also changes the frequency, but these are hard to find. Be warned if your voltage converter can not change the frequency. Be especially careful with moving, rotating and timing devices such as clocks, shavers and electric heaters. To be sure, check the label on the device. Some devices never need a voltage converter. Electrical devices with label 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz' are suitable for all countries in the world. This is often for chargers of tablets / laptops, photo cameras, mobile phones, toothbrushes etc.[/FONT][/quote]
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