Sun City Allan & Sharo Posted November 6, 2009 #1 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I have a breathing machine for my asthma, and while I rarely have to use it, I'd like to be prepared in case I do. Does anyone know what the wall socket situation is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and in Santiago, Chile? We will be in hotels for a few nights in both of those cities. Will I need to visit Radio Shack for a converter or two? Thanks in advance for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wotan758 Posted November 6, 2009 #2 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I have a breathing machine for my asthma, and while I rarely have to use it, I'd like to be prepared in case I do. Does anyone know what the wall socket situation is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and in Santiago, Chile? We will be in hotels for a few nights in both of those cities. Will I need to visit Radio Shack for a converter or two? Thanks in advance for any help. Rio: 127v, most wall sockets in hotels are dual: 2 flats or 2 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatam Posted November 6, 2009 #3 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I have a breathing machine for my asthma, and while I rarely have to use it, I'd like to be prepared in case I do. Does anyone know what the wall socket situation is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and in Santiago, Chile? We will be in hotels for a few nights in both of those cities. Will I need to visit Radio Shack for a converter or two? Thanks in advance for any help. In Santiago, the voltage is 220V. Unless your breathing machine is dual voltage-110/220-not only will you need an assortment of plugs to accommodate all the different plugs in SA, but you will need a 220 to 110 inverter/transformer or you will ruin what ever you plug in that is US standard. US standard 110 hair dryers last less than 10 minutes until they are burned to a crisp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protirees Posted November 7, 2009 #4 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I have a breathing machine for my asthma, and while I rarely have to use it, I'd like to be prepared in case I do. Does anyone know what the wall socket situation is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and in Santiago, Chile? We will be in hotels for a few nights in both of those cities. Will I need to visit Radio Shack for a converter or two? Thanks in advance for any help. I haven't stayed in Rio, but in many other parts of Brazil where I have stayed (in 5 star hotels) you will need a converter. The good news is that if you forget yours, the hotel usually will have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted November 8, 2009 #5 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I would check with your hotel. Brazil does not have a standard voltage. Ours has 120V and apparently is plug-compatible. Here is a picture of some of the plugs in use: http://treehouse.ofb.net/go/en/voltage/Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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