London

[Tracey P]

I have a question about plugging in electronics in London.

I know that I need a 3-pronged adaptor to plug anything in, but I heard that there is higher voltage used over there and some of my electronics like my flat iron and curling iron will overheat and fry. So I know to buy those things over there if I want to use them.

But how about a laptop, iphone charger, and digital camera charger? Is it safe to plug these in without damaging anything?

And do I need some type of electricity converter?

Thanks!

[Chica Chaser]

Major difference. 220V vs, 110V here. This site lays it out pretty well
http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap11/electric.htm

You need adapters to use your American appliances there
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...joyeuropewi-20
http://www.amazon.com/UNIVERSAL-USA-.../ref=pd_cp_e_4

Just be sure the adapter actually converts the voltage to 110V and is not just a plug configuration change.

[guest100913]

Originally Posted by Tracey P

But how about a laptop, iphone charger, and digital camera charger? Is it safe to plug these in without damaging anything?

And do I need some type of electricity converter?

Originally Posted by Chica Chaser

Just be sure the adapter actually converts the voltage to 110V and is not just a plug configuration change.

Chica, that is true for anything that does not have a converter/regulator built into the electrical line, however if you are charging an item that already has such a converter/regulator in-line (like a laptop and other typical electronic device chargers), the only thing you need is the tip adapter.

At the airport or any number of places, you can purchase a kit which includes tip adapters and a converter. When in doubt, use the converter.

[Tracey P]

Ok, thanks!

CC, I appreciate the link. I tried searching for this info online but found it to be so confusing and technical, my eyes glazed over. It looks like everything should be ok to plug in there except the flat iron/curling iron.

[Chica Chaser]

Originally Posted by ufriend2912

Chica, that is true for anything that does not have a converter/regulator built into the electrical line, however if you are charging an item that already has such a converter/regulator in-line (like a laptop and other typical electronic device chargers), the only thing you need is the tip adapter.

At the airport or any number of places, you can purchase a kit which includes tip adapters and a converter. When in doubt, use the converter.

Yes exactly, good point UF. Most of the charging cords that have that big box in the line are fine to use with just a tip adapter. Those boxes are typically 110V-220V compatible as is. You can always look at the tag on them and it will say.