What do we mean by Dual Voltage Nebulisers?
More and more products such as mobile phones and lap top computers have a dual voltage capability. This means that they are designed to operate efficiently and safety with either 110/120Volts such as in America and the Caribbean or 220/240Volts, the system we have here in the U.K. and in Europe. All you may need is the plug adaptor to convert your device to the style of the country your visiting which can make life much simpler. However assuming this applies to all electrical devices could lead to disaster.
Many nebulisers still have only a single voltage capability and mistakes can easily be made. We get frequent calls from American or Canadian visitors who have “blown up” their nebuliser as the voltage here is the U.K. is higher and conversely many people begin their long awaited holiday with a desperate scramble to source a nebuliser as the one they took with them from home just won’t run at all. It can be an expensive and worrying mistake to make as nebulisers in some other countries are often more difficult to source and more expensive to buy.
So before purchasing any nebuliser, it pays to consider its suitability for your lifestyle as well as its compatibility with the medication you will be prescribed. You can clink on the red links below to view our range or click HERE to view all portable models.
Nebulisers which are dual voltage are:
For those of you who prefer to cruise, a dual voltage nebuliser will work on board ship though its always wise to check with the travel company, and some models come complete with a 12 volt D.C. lead so you can nebulise when necessary from the cigarette lighter in your car or caravan.
So if you are only going to purchase one unit consider those which are dual purpose as well as dual voltage. If you are lucky enough to travel frequently, stop a moment and think of just where in the world you hope to visit next and would a battery enhance your holiday? Or if being small and lightweight is essential maybe it will necessary to have a second nebuliser to take you there.
Can you use an adaptor so the porta neb nebuliser can be used in a car?
ReplyDeleteWe do hear from people who have bought or had access to an inverter which they have bought from electrical retailers in the high street and used a Porta Neb in their car, however this is not something that is recommended by us or the manufacturer, Philips Respironics and not an accessory that is available for this model. If you want to call Philips their number is 0800 1300 845 or feel free to call us on 01942 701210. If you check our web site prices for nebulisers with car leads now start for as little as £59
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Hope this is helpful Kinds Regards Gail
Is there any way to fix a nebuliser that has "burned up" because of too high voltage, or would I have to replace the unit all together. I will be abroad until December and was hoping to be able to repair it, but nobody can seem to tell me if only a replacement part is needed or if the machine is now useless.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I think the nebuliser is probably beyond repair and you will need to replace it with a new unit. You could possibly try getting in touch with who ever the manufacturer was but a repair would probably prove as expensive as a new unit. Sorry
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