Why the Philippines use 220v even though it's electric grid is developed by the US who uses 110v?
Actually, the Spaniards brought electricity to the Philippines, not the Americans. Spain is a 220V country, and naturally they'd bring the system they were familiar with to their overseas possessions, the Philippines included.By the time the Americans got here, at least in Manila there were already homes with electricity. In 1903, around the time the Spanish-era La Electricista was passed on to American hands and became the more-familiar Meralco, some 3,000 homes in Manila were already connected to the power grid.While sure, the U.S. developed areas where 110V was the standard voltage (downtown Baguio City and the former Clark Air Base come to mind), 110V electricity was largely found in areas directly controlled by the Americans. Areas that remained in Filipino hands, if you ask me, had 220V electricity.Of course, this wasn't always the case. Many homes were also mixed-voltage homes, where some areas (usually the kitchen) were fitted with 110V sockets alongside 220V outlets for the use of U.S. appliances. This is where it gets weird: I remember my relatives saying that back in the 1970s and 1980s, Meralco encouraged homeowners to install Type C sockets (European standard) for 110V electricity, while Type A/B sockets (American standard) were to be used for 220V. Of course now this has fallen out of fashion and people either mark their 110V outlets or buy transformers instead, but just so you know: in the Philippines, not all sockets that look like European sockets produce 220V electricity.
Here in the Philippines, our electrical appliances run on 220 volts. Can I use my gadgets in the US? If yes, how?
Offhand, 220 V is also available in USA, domestic use, with their dual voltage (single phase) systems, of course, on different circuits.Most airports and trade shops stock universal adapters and plug in voltage transformers; so it should not be a problem; except for paying for them !
Electricity network Philippines, 220 or 110?
Dude, you have to worry about the Hz as well as the volts. Th Philippines has 220V and 60Hz, meaning it is neither the same as the US nor Europe. (actually the electricity fluctuates from like 207 - 229V and 58.5 - 61Hz, the fluctuation in the Hz will make a digital clock run either faster or slower). Having said that, most Phone/Camera/Computer chargers have a transformer built into them and are rated for 100 - 240 V, and 50-60Hz. Just look on the charger, and somewhere should be a sticker where "input" is labeled. =========== Britart, the Hz is 60, which would account for your clock running 20% faster if the clock is set up for 50Hz.
What kind of electrical outlet do they have in the Philippines and will American appliances work there?
I hope that your laptop and cell phone charger were autovolt. Meaning it has a 110/220VAC capacity. Because Philippine Electrical System was using 220V. But, I have doubts about the straightening iron, Kindly check the voltage input. Wishing it was also a 220VAC appliance. Philippines is using this kind of Electrical outlet: http://electricaloutlet.org/type-a So I wouldommend for you to buy this: http://www.world-import.com/WSS410.htm A☠Ω
What type of electrical outlet is used in Wuhan, China?
The electrical outlet in Wuhan is same as the rest parts of China except HK, Macao and Taiwan.Wuhan is located in central China, in most public places the electrical outlets are 220V, 50Hz, just as shown in the pictures.Of course what has been shown above is kind of obsolete, many people buy iPads or iPhones in HongKong, so they got the different electrical outlet, so many families bought new-style blanket socket for their "foreign devices". just like this You can take a transverter with you when you travel to China. They are not very expensive in China.P.S. I am not a native English speaker, so maybe there are some grammatical mistakes. Hope my answer could help you.
Are the Philippine electrical outlets dangerous with no ground wire?
I suspect that it would be easy to reverse the active and neutral lines and if the case of any appliance was not insulated from earth there would be a 50% chance of a shock every time the appliance was plugged in!
Electric roach killer you plug into outlet?
With all due respect to you; and certainly to any others who answer; consider this. How often have you experienced Ads that HYPE miracles? I can think of hundreds of products touted to work wonders; but then I used to think I could fly if I flapped my arms fast enough, with those wing things I found on the back of a Super Heros Comic Book :) The cost will probably be more than the plug in is worth; and if you took it apart; you might find no more than the wiring going to a small; Red LED??? I can't imagine a technology that KILLS when plugged into a wall receptacle, in the form of frequencies or gasses toxic to Roaches. If you're bent on getting one; just think of it as something you purchased and can laugh or grumble about down the road. They were here before us; survive Everything we bombard them with; and will evolve long after we are no longer dominating the planet. Steven Wolf
Can I use my laptop from the U.S. in the Philippines?
The Philippines uses 220V, except for certain areas of Baguio City (if you're going there) which use 110V. Most current laptops have a 100-240 volt rating, so yes, you should be ok. You will most likely need an adapter - the Philippines uses 2 parallel, thin, flat prongs. You can purchase a decent travel adapter from Walmart, Staples or Office Depot etc.. for around $10-50. Or you can wait until you're in the Philippines and you can buy a more basic one for around PhP50 or $1 at the local supermarket or Ace Hardware store.
Philippines: are the plug outlets the same as in the United States?
USA voltage: 110 volts Philippines voltage 220 volts Warning: don't plug 110 volt appliance to 220 volt as it will burn, however if your concern is your celfon charger, check the electrical specs label at the back of the charger if it is wide range of volt i.e. 100v~240v. If it is, then it's ok to use in Philippines. By the way, your charger has 3 pins where the round one is for grounding system. In Philippines, some convenience outlets (plug) do not have hole for the ground. Just buy a plug adapter anywhere in hardware stores as shown in this photo.: http://image.ecplaza.net/offer/g/goodcho...