How do I use my curling iron in San Marino?

What frequency is used in San Marino?

The frequency found in a Sammarinese power outlet is 50Hz. [10]

What is the mains voltage in San Marino?

The normal voltage used in San Marino is 230 volts.

Which plug adapter will you need to bring to use a curling iron in San Marino?

There are three different types of power outlets used in San Marino, types F, C and L with the primary power outlets being type F:

• Plug Type C - You can identify the power outlet by the 2 circular adjacent holes where the twin pins go.
• Plug Type F - You can identify the wall socket by the two large round holes 19 mm apart from each other where the twin pins go, plus two thin grounding clips above and below.
• Plug Type L - You can recognise this flattened hexagon shaped wall socket by three circular adjecent holes in a line. Note there are two different variations of Type L plug socket, one rated for 10 amps and one at 16 amps. A 10 amp power socket has 4mm round pins which are spaced 5.5mm apart, and the 16 amp version has slightly larger 5mm thick pins which are spaced 8mm apart.

A recommended plug adapter to bring for using a 230 volt curling iron in San Marino is a Type F plug adapter; read the step-by-step guide below for full details of using a curling iron in San Marino with a plug adapter. Please note that unless you that have a dual voltage curling iron you will need to see if you also need to use a power converter.  [6] [11] [AD]

Can curling irons go in carry on hand luggage?

According to the TSA guidelines for curling irons there is no restriction on bringing a mains powered curling iron in your carry on luggage through airport security in the US. The TSA also recommends that you should check that the airline that is taking you to San Marino will allow a curling iron onboard and that it will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the aircraft. Packing your curling irons in a dedicated heat resistant protective hot tools travel case leaves it easily accessible by airport security, it can be packed away quickly avoiding a tangle of power cords in your carry on luggage (the TSA suggests wrapping wires tightly around electronic items such as curling irons). If you do intend to bring fragile or expensive curling irons in your hand held luggage then it is recommended to use hard carry on luggage as this provides the most protection against bumps and knocks during transit.   [12] [13] [14] [AD]

Should I bring my domestic curling iron or dual voltage curling iron to San Marino?

Bringing a dual voltage travel curling iron is preferable to packing your existing curling iron as it ensures that it will operate correctly with the 230 volt power outlets used with a Sammarinese power outlet, as long as you use the correct plug adapter for San Marino. It is also worth bearing in mind that bringing your expensive domestic curling iron might place it at risk due to potential damage or loss in transit by airport baggage handlers. The inconvenience and costs involved in repairing or replacing an expensive specialised domestic curling iron in San Marino could overshadow the costs of buying a cheaper dual voltage travel curling iron ^[2] beforehand to bring along with you. If you intend to bring your own personal curling iron in your suitcase either slot it inside a boot or sneaker to protect from light knocks, alternatively use a heat resistant and shockproof hot tools travel case which will also allow the curling iron to be packed immediately after use without waiting to cool down.  [13] [AD]