German to U.S. electric power plug converters

[eurobabs 644]

I need to be able to charge my mobile and camera while on holiday in the states. These are the only 2 things I will need it for. What is this called in German (so I can do a bit of online searching on German sites like Conrad) and/or where are the best places to find this here in Munich.

 

Or even better yet, maybe someone might have one they would loan me for 3 weeks

 

Thanks

[HEM 11,164]

I once forgot my cumbersome adaptor for my shaver on a trip to US (realised whilst chexcking in in Hamburg)

and picked up a simple adapter at a shop inside Frankfurt airport for 5 Euros.

 

Since most devices work on 220v/110v its just a physical connection so works for

anything not requiring masses of power - fine for shaver, "handy" (yeuck), camera...

[eurobabs 644]

How do I make absolutely sure that my mobile (Nokia 6131) and my camera (canon ixus 40) work on 220/110? I dont want to buy just an adapter, plug them in to charge and blow them.

[Panama 26]

Look on the power adapter of each device. There should be a label which states what input voltage the adapter supports, if it says 110/220 or something similar then you just need a plug adapter. I can lend you one if you need. If it says that it only supports 110, then you need a power converter. Those I guess you could get at Conrad.

[92057 0]

If you take euro-powered devices to the states, you don't risk blowing them up.

 

ssuming your bricks/adapters/chargers can handle 230 and 110V, you only need a two-pronged plug adapter.

 

Stores like Karstadt, Kaufhof and various online stores carry them.

Look for "Reisestecker", "Travel-Adapter" etc.

 

Taking U.S. electronics over here to Germany, you will most likely need a transformer ("spannungswandler")

[Panama 26]

European devices won't blow up, that's true, but some may not work properly becuase they don't get enough power. Try using a hair dryer that only works at 220 while using a 110 socket. It will just not work, you need a converter anyways.

[Fairfax71 5]

 

Taking U.S. electronics over here to Germany, you will most likely need a transformer ("spannungswandler")

You should also be sure that the transformer (also often just called a "Trafo") has sufficient amperage for whatever it is you want to use. While the little travel ones are OK for, say, a razor, for bigger more power-hungry electronics, you will need a more heavy-duty one.

 

If you go to Conrad, though, they can help you figure out what you need.

 

Cheers,

 

Fairfax71

[perdido 6,083]

 

If you take euro-powered devices to the states, you don't risk blowing them up.

 

ssuming your bricks/adapters/chargers can handle 230 and 110V, you only need a two-pronged plug adapter.

 

Stores like Karstadt, Kaufhof and various online stores carry them.

Look for "Reisestecker", "Travel-Adapter" etc.

 

Taking U.S. electronics over here to Germany, you will most likely need a transformer ("spannungswandler")

Correct. If she is just using her handy then an adapter is all she will need. It will take all night to charge up but it will.

[eurovol 126]

All you need is a plug adapter. That is it. Want to borrow one, then PM me. I have several. Just so long as you are not travelling at the same time that I am. The real cost then are a few euros versus a trip out to Freimann or some mutual meetup in between.

[HEM 11,164]

 

European devices won't blow up, that's true, but some may not work properly becuase they don't get enough power. Try using a hair dryer that only works at 220 while using a 110 socket. It will just not work, you need a converter anyways.

She didnt write HAIR DRYER. She wrote "MOBILE (phone) & CAMERA".

 

No issue - with straight connector I ran shaver & charged camera/Camcorder no trouble.

 

below: Exhibit "A"