Just Jack Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Going to Australia in less than 3 weeks, now from my understanding, since they use 240V/50HZ, if my electronic gear (laptop, portable DVD player, chargers for camera/camcorder) adapters show that as an input, I can just buy a plug converter, and not a full blown power adapter, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I beleive you need an adapter too. I always travel with an adaptor so my electronics dont fry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Check with the hotel. In many places you do not need to bring anything along, there is a converter right in the hotel room. Worth a phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Going to Australia in less than 3 weeks, now from my understanding, since they use 240V/50HZ, if my electronic gear (laptop, portable DVD player, chargers for camera/camcorder) adapters show that as an input, I can just buy a plug converter, and not a full blown power adapter, correct? I was just there this fall, get the adapter and use it, a girl I travelled with didnt use it and blew out her curling iron. I had a universal one I got at a souvenir store near where the ships come in to Sydney harbor, 12 bucks Australian (10 US) and it will allow for 2 items at a time, another solution is to use an adapter and a conventional power strip. You can use tha adapter to connect the power strip, then plug cell phones and laptops into the power strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 240, 241, whatever it takes  Going to Australia in less than 3 weeks, now from my understanding, since they use 240V/50HZ, if my electronic gear (laptop, portable DVD player, chargers for camera/camcorder) adapters show that as an input, I can just buy a plug converter, and not a full blown power adapter, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 My experience is that items such as laptops that have their own AC adapter (not just a cord, but a brick-like adapter that sits between the cable from the outlet and the device - you know what I mean) and these adapters will do just fine in in accepting different voltages/currents from overseas (provided you get the correct physical adapter plugs to be able to plug it in). Â Where you get problems is with devices that plug directly into the wall, particularly those items that have a high wattage - hair dryers, curling irons, shavers, etc. - those can and do fry easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 They would probably let you bring in your mini fridge but the Capri Sun is a fruit product and would not get through customs. Forget the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 I was just there this fall, get the adapter and use it, a girl I travelled with didnt use it and blew out her curling iron. I had a universal one I got at a souvenir store near where the ships come in to Sydney harbor, 12 bucks Australian (10 US) and it will allow for 2 items at a time, another solution is to use an adapter and a conventional power strip. You can use tha adapter to connect the power strip, then plug cell phones and laptops into the power strip. I may just try that power strip and adapter idea. Â 240, 241, whatever it takes Hey Poojer, run down to the warehouse and tell me if this item will take a standard three prong plug, or just two prongs. Â My experience is that items such as laptops that have their own AC adapter (not just a cord, but a brick-like adapter that sits between the cable from the outlet and the device - you know what I mean) and these adapters will do just fine in in accepting different voltages/currents from overseas (provided you get the correct physical adapter plugs to be able to plug it in). That's pretty much everything I'm bringing, has it's own power adapter. I still have to check, but I do know for sure my laptop adapter says it'll do 240/50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede316 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Here is an adaptor that will work.....Just remember that everything here is 240V vice 110V. Most hotels have outlets for shavers and such. Â http://www.mittoni.com.au/north-america-us...lug-p-1233.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I was just there this fall, get the adapter and use it, a girl I travelled with didnt use it and blew out her curling iron. I had a universal one I got at a souvenir store near where the ships come in to Sydney harbor, 12 bucks Australian (10 US) and it will allow for 2 items at a time, another solution is to use an adapter and a conventional power strip. You can use tha adapter to connect the power strip, then plug cell phones and laptops into the power strip. Â Best advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Do they sell adapters that will make the water flow the right way when I flush the toliet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 I may just try that power strip and adapter idea. Note to self and others, check power strip to make sure it can handle 240/50 before plugging in and tripping the breaker for your entire room at the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Plugging into foreign electrical outlets can be dangerous. Just look what happened to that Gnome on TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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