European electricity converter?

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:22 pm

Does anyone know a reliable site for a 220v 50hz adapter with a good price. I called Wal-Mart and they want 20$ a pop.

RaisinCain · Post by **RaisinCain** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:35 pm

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1& ... %20adapter

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:04 pm

RaisinCain wrote:http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1& ... %20adapter

thanks

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:13 pm

Lefty,

I'm not sure why you need it but if you're traveling overseas most of the better hotels have them for their paying customers to borrow while you're staying with them.

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:50 pm

Been 25 years since the last time I used one, but if what you're running is expensive or important than buy something a little more costly than the others.
Look at reviews.

IE, you don't want to cheap out.
Lost my favorite tape deck in Italy that way when I was 14.
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Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:54 pm

Easto wrote:Lefty,

I'm not sure why you need it but if you're traveling overseas most of the better hotels have them for their paying customers to borrow while you're staying with them.

As opposed to their free customers?

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:13 am

Humboldt wrote:As opposed to their free customers?

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:47 am

Easto wrote:

Right back at you

Post by **Philip** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:09 pm

I could argue that the free customers, and especially the customers that get paid to stay there are prettier... But that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.

Post by **Philip** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:35 pm

Lefty wrote:Does anyone know a reliable site for a 220v 50hz adapter with a good price. I called Wal-Mart and they want 20$ a pop.

Do you actually need an "electricity converter" that would change 220v to 110v, or, do you simply need a plug that would allow you to fit your laptop/phone/device power supply that already supports 110/220v, as most power supplies /chargers ?

Just an adapter that would fit the different type of plug can be bought cheaply from Amazon/eBay as already suggested. An actual electrical converter/transformer from 220v to 110v is a very different beast, and its price will heavily depend on what you intend to plug into it (i.e. amount of draw, whether it has electrical motor, etc.)

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 2:50 pm

I just need a plug. As luck have it I found a two pack of plug converters and 1, 4 port usb European plug to charge usb devices. Thanks guys

BaLa · Post by **BaLa** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 3:07 pm

My suggestion..if it's just for a laptop/phone chargers.
I did this last time I was in Germany didn't have any problems.
I guess if you draw to much juice it could be a problem? Not really an expert.

I had 1 Plug/Adapter plugged into the wall then hooked up a US Style Surge Protector.
As you know most plugs nowadays are auto sensing/switching (or whatever the proper name for it is)
This is for Laptops/Phone/Tablet Chargers.

Post by **Philip** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:57 pm

Yeah, he just needs the plug/adapter, not an actual transformer

Just as a side note, I have noticed that my US phone/lappy chargers get much warmer when I keep them plugged into 220v outlets in Europe vs. the US 110v, even though they do work just fine, and are labeled for both.

SamirD · Post by **SamirD** » Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:21 pm

I've noticed this too, but it must just be the way the transformer has to work.

I've also successfully used non-switched US outlet splitters on 220v circuits. Just remember to make sure it's a good grade of wire and you're not doing anything crazy. Normal 'transformer' type electronics are fine. I had a laptop, phone charger, and a router connected on one without issue.

Post by **Philip** » Fri May 15, 2015 1:16 am

Found the Romanian version for ya !

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Dan · Post by **Dan** » Fri May 15, 2015 2:16 am