Dinggus Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I just moved to Europe, haven't got my house items yet. I'm just wondering do I need a power converter for each appliance or will the US to EU adapters work just fine? I'm going to assume I should use a power converter for when I want to hook up a power strip, other than that if my US plug says it can handle 240v then I should be fine using just the adapter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Adapters should be fine AC mains power is usually 220-240 Watt 50htz UK/EU And yes, you'll need a power converter for any power bricks that don't have a switchable setting. As you've mentioned the possibility that you have one that does, so that one, set correctly, should be fine. Dinggus 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinggus Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thank you, saved me money! $35 for a power converter vs $2.50 for an adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinggus Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Due to already destroying my battery tender for my motorcycle, I'm extremely nervous about plugging my TV / Xbox One / Sound bar. Is this enough wattage to connect the electronics above? I will plug in a power strip into the converter and then plug the electronics into the power strip. http://www.amazon.com/Rockstone-Power-Voltage-Transformer-Converter/dp/B00CLYFNU0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1430107768&sr=1-2 Might be more than needed but I just want to be safe as possible so I don't waste $1500, $500 and my future soundbar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetor Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 depending on the EU country, normaly the power is the double of the US (220v~240v vs 110v); with a power converter i would start to plug the non expensive stuff in it before the expensive ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unksi Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Usually electronics I have bought have a reading on either in the charger or next to the plug where the power cord goes which states "INPUT: 100-240 V~1.5 A 50-60 Hz" or something similar. I think this is information that they are required to print on the product in EU, not sure if that is the case in US. If it has a range like this (that covers both 110 V and 220-240 V), you are fine with only an adapter. Otherwise you will need a conventer unless there is a switch for input voltage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinggus Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 depending on the EU country, normaly the power is the double of the US (220v~240v vs 110v); with a power converter i would start to plug the non expensive stuff in it before the expensive ones. I was under the impression this will convert 220-240v to 110v. But of course, I'd test the waters. Usually electronics I have bought have a reading on either in the charger or next to the plug where the power cord goes which states "INPUT: 100-240 V~1.5 A 50-60 Hz" or something similar. I think this is information that they are required to print on the product in EU, not sure if that is the case in US. If it has a range like this (that covers both 110 V and 220-240 V), you are fine with only an adapter. Otherwise you will need a conventer unless there is a switch for input voltage. My battery tender said it could handle I believe 220v and I plugged it in with just an adapter, it worked and like 10 seconds it fried. I just want to make sure what I'm looking at is correct. I do have a 100w power converter but the fuse already blew on it. Edit: According to this site: http://www.adaptelec.com/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&products_id=299 What I linked above in my previous post is what I need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetor Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I was under the impression this will convert 220-240v to 110v. But of course, I'd test the waters. yes it will, but like any converter procced with caution. btw: where did you go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinggus Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 yes it will, but like any converter procced with caution. btw: where did you go? Thanks, I moved to Belgium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torolol Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity_by_country just in case you want to travel to another country Dinggus 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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