Voltage in MX

Guest678

17 July 2021 15:31:42

Guest678

17 July 2021 15:31:42

Is the voltage for plug in outlets for laptop recharge, hair dryers, rollers etc. the same as in Canada/US? (120V)?

travellight

VIP Member

Member since 07 July 2013

Campeche

travellight

18 July 2021 00:47:22

2460

travellight

18 July 2021 00:47:22

2460

Campeche

heather38 wrote:
Is the voltage for plug in outlets for laptop recharge, hair dryers, rollers etc. the same as in Canada/US? (120V)?

Yes, Heather, it's pretty much like the U.S. with one precaution . grounding/surge protecting plugs. I have them on every outlet I use, just to be safe, Electric storms can come up and be intense, The power is never out for long, but that's another issue. Older buildings don't always have grounded plugs.

In hotels, you are probably fine but I bring a grounding plug just in case.

guyannie

Member

Member since 13 March 2016

Puerto Angel, Oaxaca

guyannie

08 September 2021 14:00:36

guyannie

08 September 2021 14:00:36

Puerto Angel, Oaxaca

Voltage in Mexico is slightly different in the tolerances.
127V + or - 10% equal to 114V to 140V while Canada1US is 120V + or - 5% equal 114V to 126V
If you have sensitive equipment you should be using an AVR (Automatic voltage regulator).
Voltage regulators are available for motor driven devices or electronic devises.

Find more topics on the Mexico forum

Articles to help you in your expat project in Mexico