Which travel adapter will you need to use a curling iron in Saint Martin?

What is the frequency used in a St Martins power outlet?

The frequency of the current used in a St Martins power outlet is 60 Hz. [8]

What voltage is used in Saint Martin?

The common residential voltage used in Saint Martin is 230 volts.

Which plug adapter do you need to bring when using a curling iron in Saint Martin?

There are two types of power outlets used in Saint Martin, types F and C with the primary power outlets being type F:

• Plug Type C - The plug socket, technically called a Europlug, is recognised by two holes next to each other for live and neutral.
• Plug Type F - You can recognise the plug outlet by two round adjacent holes where the live and neutral plug socket pins go and two thin metal grounding clips at the top and bottom.

A Type F power adapter is suitable for powering a 230 volt curling iron in Saint Martin; read the step by step guide below for full details of using a power adapter for Saint Martin. Note that unless you that have a dual voltage curling iron you will need to check if you also need to bring a voltage converter.  [6] [9] [AD]

Can curling irons go in your carry on luggage to Saint Martin?

According to the TSA guidelines for curling irons there is no restriction on carrying a mains powered curling iron in your carry on luggage through airport security in the United States. The TSA also suggests that you should check that your airline which is flying you to Saint Martin will allow a curling iron onboard and that it will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the aircraft.

Packing the curling irons in a dedicated heat resistant protective hot tools travel case leaves it easily accessible by airport security checks, it can be packed away quickly and will avoid a tangle of power wires in your carry on luggage (the TSA suggests wrapping cords tightly around electronic items such as curling irons). If you intend to bring fragile or expensive curling irons in your hand held luggage then it is advisable to use hard carry on luggage as this provides the most protection against bumps and knocks during transit.   [10] [11] [12] [AD]

Is it safer to bring domestic curling iron or dual voltage curling iron to Saint Martin?

Bringing a dual voltage travel curling iron is preferable to bringing your existing curling iron as it is safer to assume that it will operate correctly with the 230 volt power outlets used with a St Martins power outlet, as long as you use the correct power adapter for Saint Martin. It is also worth concidering that packing your expensive domestic curling iron could place it at risk because of potential loss or damage in transit by an airline baggage handler. The inconvenience and costs of repairing an expensive quality domestic curling iron in Saint Martin might be more than buying a much cheaper dual voltage travel curling iron ^[2] before setting off. If you intend to bring your own personal curling iron in your luggage it is recommended to either slot it inside a boot or sneaker to protect from light knocks, alternatively use a shockproof and heat resistant hot tools travel case which will also allow the curling iron to be packed whilst hot without waiting to cool down.  [11] [AD]