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When traveling to Europe from North America, do I need to purchase a different power strip?
Should one bring a power strip when travelling from the U.S. to Europe so that one won't have to get more than one power adapter?Should one bring a power strip when travelling from the U.S. to Europe so that one won't have to get more than one power adapter?Can I plug an adapter into a power strip when going from UK to Europe (Spain)?Cheap one-way flight from Europe to South America?What power adapter do I need to use when traveling to the US?Are there any transatlantic car ferries from Europe to North/South America?I'm from Israel, do I need power adapters for Nepal?Adapter voltage different to both mains power and appliance expectationsPowering devices in Iceland from USA?Bring coca leaves from South America to EuropeCan I carry a power bank traveling from Dubai to Goa on Oman Air?
I'm a Canadian citizen travelling to Europe for the first time and was worried about the difference in voltage between the two regions. Currently, I plan to bring a travel adapter (not a voltage converter) and a power strip which I bought recently. The power strip is marketed as something without surge protection, but at the same time it has overcharge protection and overvoltage protection. As well, I am confused by the power rating which states 125V, when I'm planning to use it with 220V, is this a potential hazard? Would this power strip + adapter combination be alright for Europe? Sorry for my bad physics knowledge and thank you so much in advance.
Specifications of the Power Strip: Power rating: 1250W (125V 10A), USB power rating: 15W (5V 3A), USB port input: AC 100-240V 50/60HZ.
The power strip in question can be found here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B073ZCG3JR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
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I'm a Canadian citizen travelling to Europe for the first time and was worried about the difference in voltage between the two regions. Currently, I plan to bring a travel adapter (not a voltage converter) and a power strip which I bought recently. The power strip is marketed as something without surge protection, but at the same time it has overcharge protection and overvoltage protection. As well, I am confused by the power rating which states 125V, when I'm planning to use it with 220V, is this a potential hazard? Would this power strip + adapter combination be alright for Europe? Sorry for my bad physics knowledge and thank you so much in advance.
Specifications of the Power Strip: Power rating: 1250W (125V 10A), USB power rating: 15W (5V 3A), USB port input: AC 100-240V 50/60HZ.
The power strip in question can be found here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B073ZCG3JR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
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Note that won't plug into a UK mains power socket.
– Weather Vane
yesterday
What are you going to be plugging in? Is it all chargers for mobile devices/computers, or is there something else you are planning on plugging in?
– DJClayworth
yesterday
@DJClayworth just chargers, mobile devices and laptops rated for 100-240V
– user264985
yesterday
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@WeatherVane Which is why they're bringing an adapter along. Plug the adapter into the mains, and then plug the strip into the adapter.
– StrangerToKindness
9 hours ago
If all you are using it for is charging devices with usb adapters, you would be better off with taking something like this: amazon.ca/dp/B00Q7WWUNA It will plug in anywhere in the world (with a physical socket adapter) and charge 6 devices. It's also generally smaller and lighter than the alternatives.
– xorsyst
7 hours ago
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I'm a Canadian citizen travelling to Europe for the first time and was worried about the difference in voltage between the two regions. Currently, I plan to bring a travel adapter (not a voltage converter) and a power strip which I bought recently. The power strip is marketed as something without surge protection, but at the same time it has overcharge protection and overvoltage protection. As well, I am confused by the power rating which states 125V, when I'm planning to use it with 220V, is this a potential hazard? Would this power strip + adapter combination be alright for Europe? Sorry for my bad physics knowledge and thank you so much in advance.
Specifications of the Power Strip: Power rating: 1250W (125V 10A), USB power rating: 15W (5V 3A), USB port input: AC 100-240V 50/60HZ.
The power strip in question can be found here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B073ZCG3JR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
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I'm a Canadian citizen travelling to Europe for the first time and was worried about the difference in voltage between the two regions. Currently, I plan to bring a travel adapter (not a voltage converter) and a power strip which I bought recently. The power strip is marketed as something without surge protection, but at the same time it has overcharge protection and overvoltage protection. As well, I am confused by the power rating which states 125V, when I'm planning to use it with 220V, is this a potential hazard? Would this power strip + adapter combination be alright for Europe? Sorry for my bad physics knowledge and thank you so much in advance.
Specifications of the Power Strip: Power rating: 1250W (125V 10A), USB power rating: 15W (5V 3A), USB port input: AC 100-240V 50/60HZ.
The power strip in question can be found here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B073ZCG3JR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
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Note that won't plug into a UK mains power socket.
– Weather Vane
yesterday
What are you going to be plugging in? Is it all chargers for mobile devices/computers, or is there something else you are planning on plugging in?
– DJClayworth
yesterday
@DJClayworth just chargers, mobile devices and laptops rated for 100-240V
– user264985
yesterday
2
@WeatherVane Which is why they're bringing an adapter along. Plug the adapter into the mains, and then plug the strip into the adapter.
– StrangerToKindness
9 hours ago
If all you are using it for is charging devices with usb adapters, you would be better off with taking something like this: amazon.ca/dp/B00Q7WWUNA It will plug in anywhere in the world (with a physical socket adapter) and charge 6 devices. It's also generally smaller and lighter than the alternatives.
– xorsyst
7 hours ago
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Note that won't plug into a UK mains power socket.
– Weather Vane
yesterday
What are you going to be plugging in? Is it all chargers for mobile devices/computers, or is there something else you are planning on plugging in?
– DJClayworth
yesterday
@DJClayworth just chargers, mobile devices and laptops rated for 100-240V
– user264985
yesterday
2
@WeatherVane Which is why they're bringing an adapter along. Plug the adapter into the mains, and then plug the strip into the adapter.
– StrangerToKindness
9 hours ago
If all you are using it for is charging devices with usb adapters, you would be better off with taking something like this: amazon.ca/dp/B00Q7WWUNA It will plug in anywhere in the world (with a physical socket adapter) and charge 6 devices. It's also generally smaller and lighter than the alternatives.
– xorsyst
7 hours ago
1
1
Note that won't plug into a UK mains power socket.
– Weather Vane
yesterday
Note that won't plug into a UK mains power socket.
– Weather Vane
yesterday
What are you going to be plugging in? Is it all chargers for mobile devices/computers, or is there something else you are planning on plugging in?
– DJClayworth
yesterday
What are you going to be plugging in? Is it all chargers for mobile devices/computers, or is there something else you are planning on plugging in?
– DJClayworth
yesterday
@DJClayworth just chargers, mobile devices and laptops rated for 100-240V
– user264985
yesterday
@DJClayworth just chargers, mobile devices and laptops rated for 100-240V
– user264985
yesterday
2
2
@WeatherVane Which is why they're bringing an adapter along. Plug the adapter into the mains, and then plug the strip into the adapter.
– StrangerToKindness
9 hours ago
@WeatherVane Which is why they're bringing an adapter along. Plug the adapter into the mains, and then plug the strip into the adapter.
– StrangerToKindness
9 hours ago
If all you are using it for is charging devices with usb adapters, you would be better off with taking something like this: amazon.ca/dp/B00Q7WWUNA It will plug in anywhere in the world (with a physical socket adapter) and charge 6 devices. It's also generally smaller and lighter than the alternatives.
– xorsyst
7 hours ago
If all you are using it for is charging devices with usb adapters, you would be better off with taking something like this: amazon.ca/dp/B00Q7WWUNA It will plug in anywhere in the world (with a physical socket adapter) and charge 6 devices. It's also generally smaller and lighter than the alternatives.
– xorsyst
7 hours ago
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It's worth treating this as 2 separate devices - a USB charger, and a power board.
The USB charger is simple - it'll work fine in Europe. It specifically states that it'll handle 100-240 volts, which means that it's designed to work in all European countries (plus all other countries around the world!)
The power board itself is a different story. It states that it's rated for "1250W (125V 10A)". Power in European countries is ~220 volts, not 125 volts, so the question becomes can I use a power board designed for 125 volts in a country that uses 220 volts, and the answer is 'maybe'.
Without getting too deep into electrical theory, the difference between a piece of wire (which is basically what this is) that is designed to handle 125 volts and one that is designed to handle 240 volts is the thickness of the insulation around the wired. Google will tell you why this is the case, but simply put the higher the voltage passing through a piece of wire, the thicker the insulation around the wire needs to be.
Given the types of loads you will likely be using with this board, odds are that the insulation it includes is "good enough", although it may or may not actually meet the European legal requirements for 240 volt insulation.
Presuming you only intend to use low-power devices like mobile chargers and laptops then I would not expect you to have any issues with this device, but technically it may not meet the legal requirements to use it in Europe, and could potentially be a safely risk as a result.
The question of why would it states that the USB charger in the device supports working on 240 volts when the board itself is only rated at 125 volts is something you would need to ask the manufacturer...
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The problem is that the fuses, PTCs and varistors may not be rated for 240VAC. It could mean, for example, that the fuse cannot properly stop an over-current @240VAC, which is quite dangerous.
– gstorto
yesterday
1
Agree with @gstorto. A typical 240VAC group will be fused at 16A, so it's entirely capable of melting a powerstrip that's rated for 10A.
– MSalters
8 hours ago
@MSalters which is exactly why I said "presuming you only intend to use low-power devices...". Also, what would trigger such a "melting"? Lack of insulation...
– Doc
7 hours ago
2
"it works until it catches fire" is not really useful advice.
– Borgh
7 hours ago
1
It's not just the insulation that matters, the thickness of the actual wire matters too. Thinner wire heats up faster. Higher voltages heat wire up faster. Thinner wire + higher voltages = more heat, fast.
– djsmiley2k
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Since the power strip voltage rating is too low for European voltages, leave it at home. It might be fine, might not, and peace of mind is worth at least $50.
There are purpose-built travel power strips that are rated for Europe. Google 'travel power strip' (without the quote marks).
Here's an example:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5R1LNO/
Note: This adaptor isn't for high-power use. If you want to plug in a high-power thing e.g. hairdryer, you should use a hairdryer rated for 240 VAC, and a simple plug adaptor, and plug directly into the European wall.
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indeed, just buy one on arrival that has some USB connectors on it and plug your charging cables into that. Saves a lot of hassle and is likely cheaper too.
– jwenting
17 hours ago
1
That will work, if the OP doesn't need North American style electrical plugs on the power strip. But if those are needed, it can be tricky finding them in Europe.
– Jason
15 hours ago
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For a product like this with conversion to USB, switches and protection I would not use it outside its rated input. Much simpler to buy a product rated for 240V.
If all your chargers are 240V input rated then the easiest way is to buy enough plug adapters for the number of devices you need to charge simultaneously. One charger with multiple USB outputs and a travel adapter for it, and a second for a laptop charger (assuming that charger is 240V rated).
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It is basically a complete unknown whether that would work with 240V AC or not, for example it has a switch, who knows what's that rated for. There are any number of power strips on Amazon (example there's a table for related devices, look at those too) rated for 240V, go with those.
However, if you don't need a ground (which very often you don't) then the MOGICS Bagel / Donut and its spiritual successor (and licensee), the upcoming Maru (& Masa) Kickstarter is vastly superior to these devices because of their size and international adapter.
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You don't need that much hardware for regular electronic gadgets.
I (canadian) only bring a couple of plug adapters and a couple of cables (usb and apple).
All my gadgets (phone, watch, kindle, laptop, camera chargers) are all rated 110-220v.
I've been (recently) to France, Italy and Spain and did not have any problems.
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Your power strip is rated at 125V and has overvoltage protection. 230V is clearly an overvoltage for a 125V device, so your strip should not work.
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The seller of that specific item has since answered a question stating that "The Voltage Range of this power strip is 100-240V". Assuming you trust the seller / manufacturer claims the voltage shouldn't be a problem for the power strip itself, though of course you'll need to ensure that all devices you plug in to it are rated for 240V.
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Not only that, also the overvoltage protection seems to be gone now.
– Dmitry Grigoryev
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It's worth treating this as 2 separate devices - a USB charger, and a power board.
The USB charger is simple - it'll work fine in Europe. It specifically states that it'll handle 100-240 volts, which means that it's designed to work in all European countries (plus all other countries around the world!)
The power board itself is a different story. It states that it's rated for "1250W (125V 10A)". Power in European countries is ~220 volts, not 125 volts, so the question becomes can I use a power board designed for 125 volts in a country that uses 220 volts, and the answer is 'maybe'.
Without getting too deep into electrical theory, the difference between a piece of wire (which is basically what this is) that is designed to handle 125 volts and one that is designed to handle 240 volts is the thickness of the insulation around the wired. Google will tell you why this is the case, but simply put the higher the voltage passing through a piece of wire, the thicker the insulation around the wire needs to be.
Given the types of loads you will likely be using with this board, odds are that the insulation it includes is "good enough", although it may or may not actually meet the European legal requirements for 240 volt insulation.
Presuming you only intend to use low-power devices like mobile chargers and laptops then I would not expect you to have any issues with this device, but technically it may not meet the legal requirements to use it in Europe, and could potentially be a safely risk as a result.
The question of why would it states that the USB charger in the device supports working on 240 volts when the board itself is only rated at 125 volts is something you would need to ask the manufacturer...
17
The problem is that the fuses, PTCs and varistors may not be rated for 240VAC. It could mean, for example, that the fuse cannot properly stop an over-current @240VAC, which is quite dangerous.
– gstorto
yesterday
1
Agree with @gstorto. A typical 240VAC group will be fused at 16A, so it's entirely capable of melting a powerstrip that's rated for 10A.
– MSalters
8 hours ago
@MSalters which is exactly why I said "presuming you only intend to use low-power devices...". Also, what would trigger such a "melting"? Lack of insulation...
– Doc
7 hours ago
2
"it works until it catches fire" is not really useful advice.
– Borgh
7 hours ago
1
It's not just the insulation that matters, the thickness of the actual wire matters too. Thinner wire heats up faster. Higher voltages heat wire up faster. Thinner wire + higher voltages = more heat, fast.
– djsmiley2k
5 hours ago
|
show 3 more comments
It's worth treating this as 2 separate devices - a USB charger, and a power board.
The USB charger is simple - it'll work fine in Europe. It specifically states that it'll handle 100-240 volts, which means that it's designed to work in all European countries (plus all other countries around the world!)
The power board itself is a different story. It states that it's rated for "1250W (125V 10A)". Power in European countries is ~220 volts, not 125 volts, so the question becomes can I use a power board designed for 125 volts in a country that uses 220 volts, and the answer is 'maybe'.
Without getting too deep into electrical theory, the difference between a piece of wire (which is basically what this is) that is designed to handle 125 volts and one that is designed to handle 240 volts is the thickness of the insulation around the wired. Google will tell you why this is the case, but simply put the higher the voltage passing through a piece of wire, the thicker the insulation around the wire needs to be.
Given the types of loads you will likely be using with this board, odds are that the insulation it includes is "good enough", although it may or may not actually meet the European legal requirements for 240 volt insulation.
Presuming you only intend to use low-power devices like mobile chargers and laptops then I would not expect you to have any issues with this device, but technically it may not meet the legal requirements to use it in Europe, and could potentially be a safely risk as a result.
The question of why would it states that the USB charger in the device supports working on 240 volts when the board itself is only rated at 125 volts is something you would need to ask the manufacturer...
17
The problem is that the fuses, PTCs and varistors may not be rated for 240VAC. It could mean, for example, that the fuse cannot properly stop an over-current @240VAC, which is quite dangerous.
– gstorto
yesterday
1
Agree with @gstorto. A typical 240VAC group will be fused at 16A, so it's entirely capable of melting a powerstrip that's rated for 10A.
– MSalters
8 hours ago
@MSalters which is exactly why I said "presuming you only intend to use low-power devices...". Also, what would trigger such a "melting"? Lack of insulation...
– Doc
7 hours ago
2
"it works until it catches fire" is not really useful advice.
– Borgh
7 hours ago
1
It's not just the insulation that matters, the thickness of the actual wire matters too. Thinner wire heats up faster. Higher voltages heat wire up faster. Thinner wire + higher voltages = more heat, fast.
– djsmiley2k
5 hours ago
|
show 3 more comments
It's worth treating this as 2 separate devices - a USB charger, and a power board.
The USB charger is simple - it'll work fine in Europe. It specifically states that it'll handle 100-240 volts, which means that it's designed to work in all European countries (plus all other countries around the world!)
The power board itself is a different story. It states that it's rated for "1250W (125V 10A)". Power in European countries is ~220 volts, not 125 volts, so the question becomes can I use a power board designed for 125 volts in a country that uses 220 volts, and the answer is 'maybe'.
Without getting too deep into electrical theory, the difference between a piece of wire (which is basically what this is) that is designed to handle 125 volts and one that is designed to handle 240 volts is the thickness of the insulation around the wired. Google will tell you why this is the case, but simply put the higher the voltage passing through a piece of wire, the thicker the insulation around the wire needs to be.
Given the types of loads you will likely be using with this board, odds are that the insulation it includes is "good enough", although it may or may not actually meet the European legal requirements for 240 volt insulation.
Presuming you only intend to use low-power devices like mobile chargers and laptops then I would not expect you to have any issues with this device, but technically it may not meet the legal requirements to use it in Europe, and could potentially be a safely risk as a result.
The question of why would it states that the USB charger in the device supports working on 240 volts when the board itself is only rated at 125 volts is something you would need to ask the manufacturer...
It's worth treating this as 2 separate devices - a USB charger, and a power board.
The USB charger is simple - it'll work fine in Europe. It specifically states that it'll handle 100-240 volts, which means that it's designed to work in all European countries (plus all other countries around the world!)
The power board itself is a different story. It states that it's rated for "1250W (125V 10A)". Power in European countries is ~220 volts, not 125 volts, so the question becomes can I use a power board designed for 125 volts in a country that uses 220 volts, and the answer is 'maybe'.
Without getting too deep into electrical theory, the difference between a piece of wire (which is basically what this is) that is designed to handle 125 volts and one that is designed to handle 240 volts is the thickness of the insulation around the wired. Google will tell you why this is the case, but simply put the higher the voltage passing through a piece of wire, the thicker the insulation around the wire needs to be.
Given the types of loads you will likely be using with this board, odds are that the insulation it includes is "good enough", although it may or may not actually meet the European legal requirements for 240 volt insulation.
Presuming you only intend to use low-power devices like mobile chargers and laptops then I would not expect you to have any issues with this device, but technically it may not meet the legal requirements to use it in Europe, and could potentially be a safely risk as a result.
The question of why would it states that the USB charger in the device supports working on 240 volts when the board itself is only rated at 125 volts is something you would need to ask the manufacturer...
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The problem is that the fuses, PTCs and varistors may not be rated for 240VAC. It could mean, for example, that the fuse cannot properly stop an over-current @240VAC, which is quite dangerous.
– gstorto
yesterday
1
Agree with @gstorto. A typical 240VAC group will be fused at 16A, so it's entirely capable of melting a powerstrip that's rated for 10A.
– MSalters
8 hours ago
@MSalters which is exactly why I said "presuming you only intend to use low-power devices...". Also, what would trigger such a "melting"? Lack of insulation...
– Doc
7 hours ago
2
"it works until it catches fire" is not really useful advice.
– Borgh
7 hours ago
1
It's not just the insulation that matters, the thickness of the actual wire matters too. Thinner wire heats up faster. Higher voltages heat wire up faster. Thinner wire + higher voltages = more heat, fast.
– djsmiley2k
5 hours ago
|
show 3 more comments
17
The problem is that the fuses, PTCs and varistors may not be rated for 240VAC. It could mean, for example, that the fuse cannot properly stop an over-current @240VAC, which is quite dangerous.
– gstorto
yesterday
1
Agree with @gstorto. A typical 240VAC group will be fused at 16A, so it's entirely capable of melting a powerstrip that's rated for 10A.
– MSalters
8 hours ago
@MSalters which is exactly why I said "presuming you only intend to use low-power devices...". Also, what would trigger such a "melting"? Lack of insulation...
– Doc
7 hours ago
2
"it works until it catches fire" is not really useful advice.
– Borgh
7 hours ago
1
It's not just the insulation that matters, the thickness of the actual wire matters too. Thinner wire heats up faster. Higher voltages heat wire up faster. Thinner wire + higher voltages = more heat, fast.
– djsmiley2k
5 hours ago
17
17
The problem is that the fuses, PTCs and varistors may not be rated for 240VAC. It could mean, for example, that the fuse cannot properly stop an over-current @240VAC, which is quite dangerous.
– gstorto
yesterday
The problem is that the fuses, PTCs and varistors may not be rated for 240VAC. It could mean, for example, that the fuse cannot properly stop an over-current @240VAC, which is quite dangerous.
– gstorto
yesterday
1
1
Agree with @gstorto. A typical 240VAC group will be fused at 16A, so it's entirely capable of melting a powerstrip that's rated for 10A.
– MSalters
8 hours ago
Agree with @gstorto. A typical 240VAC group will be fused at 16A, so it's entirely capable of melting a powerstrip that's rated for 10A.
– MSalters
8 hours ago
@MSalters which is exactly why I said "presuming you only intend to use low-power devices...". Also, what would trigger such a "melting"? Lack of insulation...
– Doc
7 hours ago
@MSalters which is exactly why I said "presuming you only intend to use low-power devices...". Also, what would trigger such a "melting"? Lack of insulation...
– Doc
7 hours ago
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"it works until it catches fire" is not really useful advice.
– Borgh
7 hours ago
"it works until it catches fire" is not really useful advice.
– Borgh
7 hours ago
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It's not just the insulation that matters, the thickness of the actual wire matters too. Thinner wire heats up faster. Higher voltages heat wire up faster. Thinner wire + higher voltages = more heat, fast.
– djsmiley2k
5 hours ago
It's not just the insulation that matters, the thickness of the actual wire matters too. Thinner wire heats up faster. Higher voltages heat wire up faster. Thinner wire + higher voltages = more heat, fast.
– djsmiley2k
5 hours ago
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Since the power strip voltage rating is too low for European voltages, leave it at home. It might be fine, might not, and peace of mind is worth at least $50.
There are purpose-built travel power strips that are rated for Europe. Google 'travel power strip' (without the quote marks).
Here's an example:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5R1LNO/
Note: This adaptor isn't for high-power use. If you want to plug in a high-power thing e.g. hairdryer, you should use a hairdryer rated for 240 VAC, and a simple plug adaptor, and plug directly into the European wall.
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indeed, just buy one on arrival that has some USB connectors on it and plug your charging cables into that. Saves a lot of hassle and is likely cheaper too.
– jwenting
17 hours ago
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That will work, if the OP doesn't need North American style electrical plugs on the power strip. But if those are needed, it can be tricky finding them in Europe.
– Jason
15 hours ago
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Since the power strip voltage rating is too low for European voltages, leave it at home. It might be fine, might not, and peace of mind is worth at least $50.
There are purpose-built travel power strips that are rated for Europe. Google 'travel power strip' (without the quote marks).
Here's an example:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5R1LNO/
Note: This adaptor isn't for high-power use. If you want to plug in a high-power thing e.g. hairdryer, you should use a hairdryer rated for 240 VAC, and a simple plug adaptor, and plug directly into the European wall.
New contributor
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indeed, just buy one on arrival that has some USB connectors on it and plug your charging cables into that. Saves a lot of hassle and is likely cheaper too.
– jwenting
17 hours ago
1
That will work, if the OP doesn't need North American style electrical plugs on the power strip. But if those are needed, it can be tricky finding them in Europe.
– Jason
15 hours ago
add a comment |
Since the power strip voltage rating is too low for European voltages, leave it at home. It might be fine, might not, and peace of mind is worth at least $50.
There are purpose-built travel power strips that are rated for Europe. Google 'travel power strip' (without the quote marks).
Here's an example:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5R1LNO/
Note: This adaptor isn't for high-power use. If you want to plug in a high-power thing e.g. hairdryer, you should use a hairdryer rated for 240 VAC, and a simple plug adaptor, and plug directly into the European wall.
New contributor
Since the power strip voltage rating is too low for European voltages, leave it at home. It might be fine, might not, and peace of mind is worth at least $50.
There are purpose-built travel power strips that are rated for Europe. Google 'travel power strip' (without the quote marks).
Here's an example:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5R1LNO/
Note: This adaptor isn't for high-power use. If you want to plug in a high-power thing e.g. hairdryer, you should use a hairdryer rated for 240 VAC, and a simple plug adaptor, and plug directly into the European wall.
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answered 20 hours ago
JasonJason
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indeed, just buy one on arrival that has some USB connectors on it and plug your charging cables into that. Saves a lot of hassle and is likely cheaper too.
– jwenting
17 hours ago
1
That will work, if the OP doesn't need North American style electrical plugs on the power strip. But if those are needed, it can be tricky finding them in Europe.
– Jason
15 hours ago
add a comment |
1
indeed, just buy one on arrival that has some USB connectors on it and plug your charging cables into that. Saves a lot of hassle and is likely cheaper too.
– jwenting
17 hours ago
1
That will work, if the OP doesn't need North American style electrical plugs on the power strip. But if those are needed, it can be tricky finding them in Europe.
– Jason
15 hours ago
1
1
indeed, just buy one on arrival that has some USB connectors on it and plug your charging cables into that. Saves a lot of hassle and is likely cheaper too.
– jwenting
17 hours ago
indeed, just buy one on arrival that has some USB connectors on it and plug your charging cables into that. Saves a lot of hassle and is likely cheaper too.
– jwenting
17 hours ago
1
1
That will work, if the OP doesn't need North American style electrical plugs on the power strip. But if those are needed, it can be tricky finding them in Europe.
– Jason
15 hours ago
That will work, if the OP doesn't need North American style electrical plugs on the power strip. But if those are needed, it can be tricky finding them in Europe.
– Jason
15 hours ago
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For a product like this with conversion to USB, switches and protection I would not use it outside its rated input. Much simpler to buy a product rated for 240V.
If all your chargers are 240V input rated then the easiest way is to buy enough plug adapters for the number of devices you need to charge simultaneously. One charger with multiple USB outputs and a travel adapter for it, and a second for a laptop charger (assuming that charger is 240V rated).
add a comment |
For a product like this with conversion to USB, switches and protection I would not use it outside its rated input. Much simpler to buy a product rated for 240V.
If all your chargers are 240V input rated then the easiest way is to buy enough plug adapters for the number of devices you need to charge simultaneously. One charger with multiple USB outputs and a travel adapter for it, and a second for a laptop charger (assuming that charger is 240V rated).
add a comment |
For a product like this with conversion to USB, switches and protection I would not use it outside its rated input. Much simpler to buy a product rated for 240V.
If all your chargers are 240V input rated then the easiest way is to buy enough plug adapters for the number of devices you need to charge simultaneously. One charger with multiple USB outputs and a travel adapter for it, and a second for a laptop charger (assuming that charger is 240V rated).
For a product like this with conversion to USB, switches and protection I would not use it outside its rated input. Much simpler to buy a product rated for 240V.
If all your chargers are 240V input rated then the easiest way is to buy enough plug adapters for the number of devices you need to charge simultaneously. One charger with multiple USB outputs and a travel adapter for it, and a second for a laptop charger (assuming that charger is 240V rated).
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It is basically a complete unknown whether that would work with 240V AC or not, for example it has a switch, who knows what's that rated for. There are any number of power strips on Amazon (example there's a table for related devices, look at those too) rated for 240V, go with those.
However, if you don't need a ground (which very often you don't) then the MOGICS Bagel / Donut and its spiritual successor (and licensee), the upcoming Maru (& Masa) Kickstarter is vastly superior to these devices because of their size and international adapter.
add a comment |
It is basically a complete unknown whether that would work with 240V AC or not, for example it has a switch, who knows what's that rated for. There are any number of power strips on Amazon (example there's a table for related devices, look at those too) rated for 240V, go with those.
However, if you don't need a ground (which very often you don't) then the MOGICS Bagel / Donut and its spiritual successor (and licensee), the upcoming Maru (& Masa) Kickstarter is vastly superior to these devices because of their size and international adapter.
add a comment |
It is basically a complete unknown whether that would work with 240V AC or not, for example it has a switch, who knows what's that rated for. There are any number of power strips on Amazon (example there's a table for related devices, look at those too) rated for 240V, go with those.
However, if you don't need a ground (which very often you don't) then the MOGICS Bagel / Donut and its spiritual successor (and licensee), the upcoming Maru (& Masa) Kickstarter is vastly superior to these devices because of their size and international adapter.
It is basically a complete unknown whether that would work with 240V AC or not, for example it has a switch, who knows what's that rated for. There are any number of power strips on Amazon (example there's a table for related devices, look at those too) rated for 240V, go with those.
However, if you don't need a ground (which very often you don't) then the MOGICS Bagel / Donut and its spiritual successor (and licensee), the upcoming Maru (& Masa) Kickstarter is vastly superior to these devices because of their size and international adapter.
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You don't need that much hardware for regular electronic gadgets.
I (canadian) only bring a couple of plug adapters and a couple of cables (usb and apple).
All my gadgets (phone, watch, kindle, laptop, camera chargers) are all rated 110-220v.
I've been (recently) to France, Italy and Spain and did not have any problems.
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You don't need that much hardware for regular electronic gadgets.
I (canadian) only bring a couple of plug adapters and a couple of cables (usb and apple).
All my gadgets (phone, watch, kindle, laptop, camera chargers) are all rated 110-220v.
I've been (recently) to France, Italy and Spain and did not have any problems.
add a comment |
You don't need that much hardware for regular electronic gadgets.
I (canadian) only bring a couple of plug adapters and a couple of cables (usb and apple).
All my gadgets (phone, watch, kindle, laptop, camera chargers) are all rated 110-220v.
I've been (recently) to France, Italy and Spain and did not have any problems.
You don't need that much hardware for regular electronic gadgets.
I (canadian) only bring a couple of plug adapters and a couple of cables (usb and apple).
All my gadgets (phone, watch, kindle, laptop, camera chargers) are all rated 110-220v.
I've been (recently) to France, Italy and Spain and did not have any problems.
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Your power strip is rated at 125V and has overvoltage protection. 230V is clearly an overvoltage for a 125V device, so your strip should not work.
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Your power strip is rated at 125V and has overvoltage protection. 230V is clearly an overvoltage for a 125V device, so your strip should not work.
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Your power strip is rated at 125V and has overvoltage protection. 230V is clearly an overvoltage for a 125V device, so your strip should not work.
Your power strip is rated at 125V and has overvoltage protection. 230V is clearly an overvoltage for a 125V device, so your strip should not work.
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Dmitry GrigoryevDmitry Grigoryev
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The seller of that specific item has since answered a question stating that "The Voltage Range of this power strip is 100-240V". Assuming you trust the seller / manufacturer claims the voltage shouldn't be a problem for the power strip itself, though of course you'll need to ensure that all devices you plug in to it are rated for 240V.
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Not only that, also the overvoltage protection seems to be gone now.
– Dmitry Grigoryev
9 hours ago
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The seller of that specific item has since answered a question stating that "The Voltage Range of this power strip is 100-240V". Assuming you trust the seller / manufacturer claims the voltage shouldn't be a problem for the power strip itself, though of course you'll need to ensure that all devices you plug in to it are rated for 240V.
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Not only that, also the overvoltage protection seems to be gone now.
– Dmitry Grigoryev
9 hours ago
add a comment |
The seller of that specific item has since answered a question stating that "The Voltage Range of this power strip is 100-240V". Assuming you trust the seller / manufacturer claims the voltage shouldn't be a problem for the power strip itself, though of course you'll need to ensure that all devices you plug in to it are rated for 240V.
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The seller of that specific item has since answered a question stating that "The Voltage Range of this power strip is 100-240V". Assuming you trust the seller / manufacturer claims the voltage shouldn't be a problem for the power strip itself, though of course you'll need to ensure that all devices you plug in to it are rated for 240V.
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answered 12 hours ago
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Not only that, also the overvoltage protection seems to be gone now.
– Dmitry Grigoryev
9 hours ago
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Not only that, also the overvoltage protection seems to be gone now.
– Dmitry Grigoryev
9 hours ago
Not only that, also the overvoltage protection seems to be gone now.
– Dmitry Grigoryev
9 hours ago
Not only that, also the overvoltage protection seems to be gone now.
– Dmitry Grigoryev
9 hours ago
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Note that won't plug into a UK mains power socket.
– Weather Vane
yesterday
What are you going to be plugging in? Is it all chargers for mobile devices/computers, or is there something else you are planning on plugging in?
– DJClayworth
yesterday
@DJClayworth just chargers, mobile devices and laptops rated for 100-240V
– user264985
yesterday
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@WeatherVane Which is why they're bringing an adapter along. Plug the adapter into the mains, and then plug the strip into the adapter.
– StrangerToKindness
9 hours ago
If all you are using it for is charging devices with usb adapters, you would be better off with taking something like this: amazon.ca/dp/B00Q7WWUNA It will plug in anywhere in the world (with a physical socket adapter) and charge 6 devices. It's also generally smaller and lighter than the alternatives.
– xorsyst
7 hours ago