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ADAPTER & CONVERTER FINDERAdapter List by Country The Adapter List by Country lists all countries alphabetically along with the corresponding Adapters you need for that country. This Adapter Plug chart also contains voltage information for each country - which will help you to determine whether or not you need a converter or a transformer to change the voltage for your American appliance. Note that Voltage Converters and Transformers are only needed if the country you are visiting is 220 volts, 230 volts, or 240 volts or if you are from a 220-240 volt country and are visiting the United States. Adapters Electrical plug adapters are usually required when you travel abroad. Adapters enable your appliances to be plugged in to any type of electrical outlet around the world by changing the pin configuration of your voltage power plug. Remember - Travel Adapter Plugs do not change the voltage or the current that comes out of the outlet. If you have a question about changing electrical voltage, please go to the “Details: About Adapters” from the link below and scroll down to the section on “About Voltage Converters” or “About Voltage Transformers.” Adapter & Converter Kits Adapters and Converters packaged together make an easy solution for the traveler who is visiting multiple countries with different electrical outlets.Generally, only non-grounded adapters are included in the adapter/converter kits so be sure to buy grounded adapters as well if you are planning to use grounded (3 prong) appliances. Note that we do offer a Grounded Adapter Plug Kit for Europe – but this does not come with any converters – just the plugs. Always double-check the wattage of your appliances to ensure that you choose the right converter or transformer. Voltage Converters Converters change the voltage of the electricity coming out of the wall outlet to be compatible with your appliances. Going In Style has both converters for both Americans traveling to Europe and Europeans traveling to America. It is important to remember that converters are only designed for short-term use (20 – 25 minutes) - prolonged use will cause the converter to automatically shut down after time – but without damage to either your converter or your appliance. Voltage Transformers Transformers (sometimes deceptively called converters) perform the same function as a converter; namely, to modify the electrical wall voltage to be compatible with your appliances. The key difference here is that transformers are designed to operate continuously, whereas converters are meant only for short-term use. The trade-off is that voltage transformers are heavier in weight than voltage converters. Phone & Modem Accessories Need accessories for connecting your computer up to the internet? Going In Style offers a wide selection of telephone and modem accessories for your laptop or notebook computer. DETAILS: ABOUT ADAPTERS & CONVERTERS & TRANSFORMERS All your Appliances are Dual Voltage ? If all your appliances are dual voltage and are labeled 100-240V ( look for the 240V), then you do not need a Converter nor do you need a Transformer. Please go to the “See Adapter List by Country Chart” from the link below, review the list of countries you are traveling to and choose your adapter plugs. Adapter plugs are all you will need. ABOUT ADAPTERS Electrical plug adapters are usually required when you travel abroad. Adapters enable your appliances to be plugged into any type of electrical outlet around the world by changing the pin configuration of your voltage power plug. You may find that the electrical outlets in other countries require rounded pins, are recessed into the wall, or have 3 angled input slots, etcetera. The power cords of our American appliances will not fit into most of these kinds of outlets, and so you will need an adapter to change the pin configuration to fit these foreign electrical outlets. Travel Adapter Plugs do not change the voltage or the current that comes out of the outlet. If you have a question about changing electrical voltage, please scroll down to the section on “About Voltage Converters” or “About Voltage Transformers” below. Do I need an Adapter Plug? You will need to jot down answers to the following 3 questions. Where are you going? _______________ What appliances are you taking with you? _______________ Are my appliances grounded or non-grounded? _______________ All your appliances are dual voltage? If yes, please go to the “See Adapter List by Country Chart” from the link below and choose your adapters. If no, then read on. ABOUT ADAPTER & CONVERTER KITS Adapters and Converters packaged together make an easy solution for the traveler who is visiting multiple countries with different electrical outlets. Generally, only non-grounded adapters are included in the adapter/converter kits so be sure to buy grounded adapters as well if you are planning to use grounded (3 prong) appliances. Note that we do offer a Grounded Adapter Plug Kit for Europe – but this does not come with any converters – just the plugs. Always double-check the wattage of your appliances to ensure that you choose the right converter or transformer ( see About Voltage Converters below). ABOUT VOLTAGE CONVERTERS Do I need a Voltage Converter? How do I tell if my appliance is dual voltage? OK, so I need a converter. Which one do I use? I have a 220 – 240 volt appliance that is not dual voltage, and I want to use it in a 110 – 130 volt country. What do I need? Do I need a surge protector? ABOUT VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS Transformers (sometimes deceptively called converters) perform the same function as a converter; namely, to modify the electrical wall voltage to be compatible with your appliances. The key difference here is that transformers are designed to operate continuously, whereas converters are meant only for short-term use. The trade-off is that voltage transformers are heavier in weight than voltage converters. Do I need a voltage transformer? Any other appliance which you plan to use continuously and which is not dual voltage will require a transformer. Note: Our most common transformer is rated up to 85W. It is labeled as a “converter,” but is really a transformer because it is designed to operate continuously. ABOUT PHONE & MODEM ACCESSORIES Do I need a phone or modem accessory? Note: Cell phone users. If you are planning to take your cell phone abroad, first check with your service provider to see what service is available for your specific cell phone and calling plan. Rick Steves recommends that you consider buying a European phone and using it when you travel to Europe. You can then purchase SIM cards for $25-$50 with a phone number and starter credit. If you have an America tri-band phone that is unlocked for other SIM cards, you can take your American phone to Europe and buy an European SIM card there when you arrive. IN SUMMARY – ADAPTER & CONVERTER FINDER
ADAPTER LIST BY COUNTRY All countries are listed in alphabetical order with the associated adapter plug models listed next to them. A,B,C,D and E are non grounded adapters. G stands for grounded. Note the countries you are traveling to and mark down the adapters needed and then proceed to the Category: Adapters & Converters to See Products. Any countries with a 220V, 230V or 240V voltage designator will require either dual voltage appliances or a voltage converter or a voltage transformer. |
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