Electricity Like Canada, the United States uses 110 120 volts AC (60 cycles), compared to 220 240 volts AC (50 cycles) in most of Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. If your small appliances use 220 240 volts, you ll need a 110volt transformer and a plug adapter with two flat parallel pins to operate them here. Downward converters that change 220 240 volts to 110 120 volts are difficult to find in the United States, so bring one with you.
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CHAPTER 2. PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO CALIFORNIA 44 information, including detailed maps. Also, many hotels and attractions throughout California offer discounts to AAA members always ask. Call & 800/922-8228 or visit www.aaa. com for membership information.
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