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Voltage, Plugs & Appliances in Panama: What American Expats Need to Know – Part 1

May 16, 2026May 15, 2026

When we moved to Spain, we sold almost every appliance we owned — anything that couldn’t survive the jump from 110V to 220V. Panama is different. Almost entirely different. Here’s what the voltage match actually means for your move, and the one mistake that can still burn you even when you know better.

Wires, Pipes & the Jackhammer Problem: Running Systems Through Panama’s Concrete Walls

May 31, 2026May 8, 2026

Kent has rewired rooms and replumbed bathrooms. Almost none of it transfers directly to Panama. When your walls are solid concrete block, moving a light switch isn’t an afternoon project — it’s wall chasing, replastering, and three trades. Here’s what we’ve confirmed, what we’ve been told, and what the slab-break reality means for anyone planning to renovate.

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