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European power converter
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:52 pm
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:52 pm
Will I need to buy one to charge phones etc?
What’s the best brand?
Price?
Thanks
Oh I’ll be in Germany Italy and Greece
What’s the best brand?
Price?
Thanks
Oh I’ll be in Germany Italy and Greece
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Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:55 pm to kjntgr
https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plug-voltage-by-country/
ETA: I've got one just like this that I take everywhere, but I have no use for a real converter (no hair dryers, electric shavers, etc.).
Amazon - $12
ETA: I've got one just like this that I take everywhere, but I have no use for a real converter (no hair dryers, electric shavers, etc.).
Amazon - $12
This post was edited on 3/6/18 at 9:20 am
Posted on 3/5/18 at 9:29 pm to kjntgr
Toshi Station has plenty of them
Posted on 3/5/18 at 10:00 pm to kjntgr
Just need a plug adapter. Most electronics work on both voltages these days. Hair Dryers and curling irons are 2 exceptions I know of where you need a converter or just buy one over there if you need it.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 11:15 pm to kjntgr
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Will I need to buy one to charge phones etc?
Yes.
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Oh I’ll be in Germany Italy and Greece
Been to all those countries. You need Type C.
ETA
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Just need a plug adapter. Most electronics work on both voltages these days. Hair Dryers and curling irons are 2 exceptions I know of where you need a converter or just buy one over there if you need it.
Yeah, I meant plug adapter. I can't speak for hair dryers and all that, but if all you want to do is charge up your phone and whatnot the Type C plug adapter I linked above will work for your trip.
This post was edited on 3/6/18 at 6:56 am
Posted on 3/6/18 at 8:39 am to Globetrotter747
Thanks!!
Posted on 3/6/18 at 9:00 am to kjntgr
Most big box stores will sell a multi plug converter--it has the US receptacle on one end, and several different wall plug adapters to clip to the other end. Should be $20/less at Walmart, etc.
Posted on 3/6/18 at 9:14 am to kjntgr
Posted on 3/6/18 at 9:16 am to hungryone
There's two different things: different voltage and different plug styles.
Europe uses 240volts we use 120volts. Things like phones, laptops, etc. mostly run on both. So all you need is a plug adapter so your plug can go into the receptor.
Then as said there are other items, usually cheaper things like hair dryers, that only run on 120volts so you need a 240 converter.
So just understand the difference. Some things work better like phones charge faster on 240volt. Other things like a hair dryer can over heat if your converter doesn't work well.
Europe uses 240volts we use 120volts. Things like phones, laptops, etc. mostly run on both. So all you need is a plug adapter so your plug can go into the receptor.
Then as said there are other items, usually cheaper things like hair dryers, that only run on 120volts so you need a 240 converter.
So just understand the difference. Some things work better like phones charge faster on 240volt. Other things like a hair dryer can over heat if your converter doesn't work well.
Posted on 3/6/18 at 10:09 am to kjntgr
Everyone else has answered your question, but another tip I can give you is to buy one or two external battery chargers. You can get them anywhere from $15 on up, depending how big of one you get. I just got back from there and it saved me a few times from dying, which would have been bad because all of our tickets were on my phone and we were using the phone's maps to get around the cities. A lot of places over there only give you one key to the room that you have to insert near the door to power up the room. Once you leave the room, you have to take that key with you, so it does not allow you to charge anything when you are not in the room. We did not spend too much time in the room, so this was a huge problem. Another tip if you have to charge multiple devices (I had my phone, iPad and wife's phone) and run low on USB/power outlets, there is a USB outlet on your room TV, but it does charge much slower.
Posted on 3/6/18 at 10:59 am to harro
Agreed, having a good power bank or two makes any travel easier, but especially international travel.
Posted on 3/6/18 at 7:39 pm to harro
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A lot of places over there only give you one key to the room that you have to insert near the door to power up the room. Once you leave the room, you have to take that key with you, so it does not allow you to charge anything when you are not in the room. We did not spend too much time in the room, so this was a huge problem.
I figured out a way around this. I have an old company card that I take on European trips and stick in the power slot (or whatever it is called) when I leave the room. That way the power stays on in my room when I am away and I can charge my big charger. Then when I get back to my hotel for the night I can charge my phone and small charger (that I take with me when I am out) simultaneously on my big charger.
Posted on 3/6/18 at 8:12 pm to Globetrotter747
Yeah, I always use an extra card or pretty much anything I can get to fit in there. Hate coming back to a steaming hot hotel room.
Posted on 3/6/18 at 8:47 pm to Pettifogger
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Agreed, having a good power bank or two makes any travel easier, but especially international travel.
Why in the world would a person need all that?
I stopped toting a power bank 5 years ago when plugs became widespread on aircraft.
To the OP just go buy a 4 way adapter, you have no need for a convertor for your application.
Also a tip, lots and lots of Euro hotel bathrooms have a single 120V outlet, look next to the hair dryer usually.
Posted on 3/6/18 at 8:50 pm to cave canem
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Why in the world would a person need all that?
I stopped toting a power bank 5 years ago when plugs became widespread on aircraft.
I get what you’re saying and often don’t need mine, but I always pack one that weighs only a few ounces and can charge my phone 2-3x. It’s great when you’re out and about all day and not sitting next to a plug.
Posted on 3/6/18 at 10:31 pm to cave canem
I bring a power bank. It weighs almost nothing and doesn't take up much room.
But I'm obnoxious and take a lot of video going through markets and stuff, climbing Machu Picchu etc. So its mostly to keep that camera powered up.
And since my cell phone works pretty much in any country I go to, having back up power just in case the perfect storm arises is nice.
But I'm obnoxious and take a lot of video going through markets and stuff, climbing Machu Picchu etc. So its mostly to keep that camera powered up.
And since my cell phone works pretty much in any country I go to, having back up power just in case the perfect storm arises is nice.
This post was edited on 3/6/18 at 10:33 pm
Posted on 3/7/18 at 1:55 pm to cave canem
I carry one in my backpack at all times when I travel. Between constantly using my phone to use the maps to get around/finding our destinations and my wife taking pictures 24/7, our phone battery life goes down.
Posted on 3/7/18 at 4:12 pm to kjntgr
I believe all the converters have fuses. bring an extra in case you blow one. I did this, rendering my converter useless.
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