I'm going to Europe this summer, I need electricity converters for my laptop, phone, etc., where can I find them?
Josh;)
2007-01-22 05:17:19 · 8 answers · asked by Yehoshua 2 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
If you're coming from the west (US, Canada, etc):
You'll need a converter and adaptors for many things. Your laptop should be multi-voltage (check the power supply - if it says "AC100-240V... 56-60Hz" then you don't need a converter just an adaptor.) Also, your phone most likely won't work here in Europe anyway, unless you have a mega plan in America and you'll pay out the wazoo for calls. Anything else, be sure you have a CONVERTER (changes the electricity) and adaptors (change the shape of the plug). Don't buy the cheapest thing you can find, either... the quality will be bad and could fry your stuff. I've had it happen.
If you're coming from UK, OZ, etc... you should just need adaptors, which can often be bought here in Europe for less.
2007-01-23 00:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need a transformer to down grade the voltage to 115v from European mains of 230v.
Watch out, apart from the UK type, there are two types of socket on the continent.
They are similar, but one type has an earth pin. If you have the wrong plug it won't fit, as there's no hole for this pin, (that happened to me last time in France).
Best to ask at a decent electrical shop.
2007-01-22 05:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by efes_haze 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got mine at Radio Shack and they were perfect. I used the French and the English versions. My kit had 5 converters in it, total. I just used those 2.
2007-01-22 05:22:16 · answer #3 · answered by kerridwen09 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Radio Shack!
2007-01-24 07:24:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My eu technologies works high quality right here in united statesa. with my converters. Hasn't fried yet. on no account tried it any incorrect way around. merely double verify the converter, and insure that it has an coverage plans on it.
2016-11-26 19:12:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
electronic stores in the USA and Europe
2007-01-22 05:25:08 · answer #6 · answered by xo_cuddly_kitten_xo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ebay!! Or Walmart!!! Where else.
2007-01-22 06:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by msmelmel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
radio shack or burlington
2007-01-22 05:25:07 · answer #8 · answered by acmilan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋