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Question about using extension cord with electrical converter / adapter
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I'm traveling to Spain / Morocco tomorrow and I was wondering if this idea would work with my 120v American electrical devices? - Plug a converter with appropriate European adapter into the wall. - Plug an extension cord into the converter. - Plug our 120v electrical devices into the extension cord. Thanks! Mark |
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Question about using extension cord with electrical converter / adapter
"Me" wrote in message om... Hi, I'm traveling to Spain / Morocco tomorrow and I was wondering if this idea would work with my 120v American electrical devices? - Plug a converter with appropriate European adapter into the wall. - Plug an extension cord into the converter. - Plug our 120v electrical devices into the extension cord. It should work, provided your (unspecified) US device is rated less than the permitted load for your converter and extension. It's usually a bad idea to plug in devices that generate heat, like hair dryer, kettle etc as you can easily overload the system. Also make sure you plug into the local power supply at the wall socket, not the one in a bathroom etc. which has a transformer to limit the wattage. Alec |
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Question about using extension cord with electrical converter / adapter
"Me" wrote in message ... In article , (Me) wrote: Hi, I'm traveling to Spain / Morocco tomorrow and I was wondering if this idea would work with my 120v American electrical devices? - Plug a converter with appropriate European adapter into the wall. - Plug an extension cord into the converter. - Plug our 120v electrical devices into the extension cord. Why not? The only issue is that your power converter has enough wattage to handle the items you want to use it with. There is one other concern. Don't leave the transformer plugged in. Not only will it continue to pull power as long as it is plugged in, but if it is a small one suitable for traveling it will be boiling hot. The only ones that don't get too hot weigh many pounds and are very big. |
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Question about using extension cord with electrical converter / adapter
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I'm traveling to Spain / Morocco tomorrow and I was wondering if this idea would work with my 120v American electrical devices? - Plug a converter with appropriate European adapter into the wall. - Plug an extension cord into the converter. - Plug our 120v electrical devices into the extension cord. You've left already (nothing like waiting 'til the last minute) but make sure your converter is actually suitable for the electrical devices you'll plug in. Some 'converters' are really just resistors to drop voltage, suitable only for things like irons. You really need a transformer or switching (electronic) supply, especially for powering electronic equipment. You will probably run up against the power/current limit of your converter when you try and plug several devices into it at once. Generally, forget the transformer types since ones that handle enough power will take all your luggage weight allowance. Many modern electronic devices will operate on a wide supply of input voltage (about 90 to 250 volts). They effectively have their own adaptable supply built in. Check the specifications for your device (e.g. camcorder, laptop, camera or cell phone charger) to see whether you can just plug it in directly with the appropriate 'mechanical' converter. -- Ken Tough |
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