Power Converters & Outlets

When traveling in India, it is important to note that the electric current is 240 volts alternating at 50 Hertz (cycles per second). If you wish to travel with incompatible electric equipment, you will require a voltage converter. The following three converters will do the job:

1. Resistor-Network Converter
   Pros; lightweight, will support high-wattage devices like irons and blow dryers of approx. 50-1600 Watts
   Cons; should not be used for extended periods of time, not recommended for digital devices
   
   
2. Transformers
   Pros; recommended for low-wattage electronics such as battery chargers, cameras, laptops, mp3 players etc.
   Cons; heavier weight, only supports low-wattage devices of approx. 50-100 Watts
   
   
3. Combination Converters
   These are a combination of a Resistor-Network and a Transformer in one product. Combination converters are easy to switch between the two modes, and are highly recommended for anyone who plans to spend a lot of time traveling in foreign countries.

It is also important to know that India's standard electric socket configuration is the old British plug, "Type D". As shown in the illustration above, the Type D plug uses three pins configured in a triangle.