GENERAL
PREPARATIONS
LIFE IN GENOA
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The electrical current in Europe is 220-240 volts, in the US it is 110-120 volts. A US appliance that you bring over here and plug into a wall using only an ADAPTER may be ruined. You will need to have a TRANSFORMER to lower the voltage to an acceptable level for your appliance to function and to survive.
Laptop computer, phone and camera chargers typically have transformers that allow them to work in both the US and in Europe. Look on the charger at the “input” to be sure it says “100-240”. Then all you need is an adapter to allow you to plug the charger into an Italian outlet.
It is recommended that small domestic appliances be bought here in Italy. This is particularly true of appliances that use electrical resistance to generate heat, like hairdryers. You can get a cheap one for about 15 euros that will work fine. If you bring yours it may be ruined. To be sure, check the input voltage.