The 220 Volt Knowledge Base
Living between voltages is confusing. We make it simple. Real, expert answers on what works abroad, what to convert, and what to buy before you go, written by the team that has shipped voltage-correct electronics worldwide for 20+ years.
New to 220V? Start here
Four guides that answer the questions almost everyone moving abroad asks first.
Browse by category
Six hubs that mirror our store, plus relocation guides that tie them together. Every guide links to the products that solve the problem.
Voltage Converters & Transformers
Step-up, step-down, sizing by wattage, plug adapters, and country power guides.
- How to Use a Voltage Converter
- What Are the Best Voltage Converters
- Step-Up vs Step-Down Converters
- Foreign Plugs & Outlets
TVs & Audio
Dual-voltage and multisystem TVs, PAL vs NTSC, regions, and home theater.
- Everything About Multi-System TVs
- Multi-System vs Region-Free
- QLED vs OLED Explained
- 4K, UHD & Ultra HD Explained
DVD & Blu-ray Players
Region-free playback from any country. Region codes, players, and what to buy.
- Blu-ray & DVD Region Guide
- Region-Free 4K Players: Fact vs Fiction
- How to Play Discs From Other Countries
- Region-Free Players for Europe
Major Appliances
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, and air conditioners for 220V homes.
Kitchen Appliances
Mixers, blenders, coffee makers, and more in 220V for overseas kitchens.
Home Essentials
Heaters, irons, hair tools, and vacuums that handle 220V travel and living.
Latest from the Knowledge Base
Fresh, expert guides published every week. Newest first.
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Region Free LG BP220 Blu-ray Review
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Voltage Converters for Australia - Traveling with Electronics
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Traveling with Electronics - Voltage Converters for Europe
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This week's New Releases on Blu-Ray
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New Blu-ray Releases for this Week of Feb 19th, 2013
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Traveling to India with Electronics - What You Need to Know
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Where to buy Region B Blu-Ray Movies
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International Electronics - Worst Case Scenario
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Voltage Converters: Understanding Your Wattage Needs
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Attention: Blu-Ray Collectors and Movie Junkies
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Moving Overseas with Electronics
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110 / 220 Volt Champion Juicers
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Moving country by country. These guides tie every category together, from what to pack to what to leave behind, by destination.
- Moving Overseas with 220V Electronics
- Managing Electronics When Moving
- Traveling to India
- Electronics for Asia
- Electronics for Africa
- Electronics for Korea
- Electronics for New Zealand
- Where to Buy 220V Appliances