The Liberian Pavilion had reportedly been dealing with electrical challenges since the opening of the conference due to a mismatch between the 220 volt wiring used in the pavilion and the 110 volt wiring standard across the broader facility, according to the source.According to the source, several devices brought in by the Liberian delegation had burned out earlier in the week after being plugged in, prompting them to purchase step-down equipment to manage the voltage difference.
(*) Upstairs was 110, downstairs 220, and the exact same style of outlet (American 2-prong) was used in both. When the manager's son innocently loaned the downstairs tenants a replacement microwave, the magic smoke came out and they had to come borrow the use of ours (upstairs).
I recall reading reddit advice on Brazil that "The voltage of the outlets depends upon the state you're in when you arrive" – and thinking to myself that I'm not often in a good state after an international flight.
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