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Travel with Joule?

Kurt_Oehlberg_256931

Does anyone know if I can take my Joule on a plane? I'll be traveling internationally and would like to bring it. Can I put it in my carry-on or does it have to go in my checked luggage? Thanks!

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Katherine_Hannula_Bral_30514

I just returned from a domestic trip with Joule in my carry on. No problem. The TSA agent at a very small airport I frequent did note that my immersion circulator has been shrinking. She has seen my PS and Anova as well.

tshewman

Yes, Down under operates off 220-240 Volts. That would ruin your Joule. You could use a transformer, but that are not light (I have one for my EU Thermomix). See @Chris_Young_80640 s post here - https://www.chefsteps.com/forum/posts/transformer

fisher23

That is only a plug adapter not a power converter. You will need a power step down converter/transformer that is capable of handling 1800 watts and transforming 230 Volts, 50 Hz to 110 Volts. In the US we use 110 volts at 60 Hz, so I don't know what effect the different Hz will have on Joule. I lived in Thailand for a few years, most of my US appliances worked ok on a step down transformer, some didn't at all. The difference being the hertz (Hz), anything with a clock ran slow. US appliances are not designed to run on a hertz frequency of 50. If you just use a plug converter (your vp23) you will totally destroy your Joule, or worse. This is only a plug converter not a power step down transformer. @Chris_Young_80640 has told us that plugging a US market Joule into 220 volts would have disastrous consequences.

This is the type of step down transformer you will need. It is the size of a toaster and weights 15-25 pounds. These do not convert the hertz frequency only step the power down to 110 volts. So you may still be taking a risk. Without a step down transformer please don't even consider it. Joule's heater is so powerful you will immediately cause it to go into thermal overload/melt down.

Kurt_Oehlberg_256931

Thanks for the quick responses everyone!

If I don't want to destroy my Joule and I am visiting New Zealand do I need anything other than a vp23 converter (angled three pronged thingy)? Is there still a risk with the converter that I may damage my Joule?

fisher23

Not sure where your traveling to, but keep in mind the current version is U.S voltage only. Joule would take a commercial size power transformer to handle the 1800 watts or you could end up with catastrophic results. As far as TSA or foreign airport security Joule shouldn't be more of a problem than a hair dryer or curling iron, neither are prohibited carry-on items.

tshewman

HIiKurt, I've flown with mine a few times (beta version and new), no problem. Only international was canada though. :-) As Rob (@HammeredChef_DEFINITELY_does_NOT_work_at_22134 ) mentioned for overseas, the concern would be power (source and connections).

HammeredChef_DEFINITELY_does_NOT_work_at_22134

whoa....were are you going?.....its not a plane issue so much as the electrical connections/voltage and if it is not compatible I would not trust a converter....

Sean_Cornelius_292601

I brought an Anova (as a gift) in a carryon once without any incident

tshewman

Yes, during beta and just in time after recent receipt of my new one. :-) Touch wood, but after about 8 flights, no problems with tsa as yet.

FrankM_3301

No reason it can't go in a carry on, as far as I know. I plan on taking it with me for some travels in about a month. @Todd_Shewman_38102, did you fly with Joule during your beta testing?

jmarsh24

I think if you bring it on carry-on you should be prepared to get some looks on what exactly the device is... :P haha