A travel adapter (sometimes called a travel plug converter) enables you to plug your electronics into walls with different sockets than the one used by your country.
Not all countries use the same type of plug
so I recommend you buy an international adapter.
What is the difference between a travel converter and adapter?
An adapter changes the plug configuration so your US power plugs fit into the wall socket in the foreign country you are visiting. A converter changes the electricity so you can use your NON DUAL VOLTAGE appliances when visiting a foreign country.
What is a universal travel adapter?
What are Travel Adapters? When you want to plug in one of your devices during a trip abroad, you’ll need an adapter. Universal travel adapters
enable a dual-voltage appliance – a transformer or a converter from one country to be plugged into the wall outlet of another country
.
How much do adapters cost?
Typical costs: Plug adapters usually cost
$3-$12
. Kits can contain plugs for a variety of countries. Compact multi-plug adapters can run $30-$40.
How do I choose a travel adapter?
To check the voltage, look on your device’s charger, power brick or plug; get out your glasses – the type you’re looking for is usually tiny. If you see a range printed (e.g., 110-240V) or two voltages listed (120V/240V), then your device can accept power all over the world.
Do I need a travel adapter or converter?
When to use a converter
The majority of modern-made electronics are dual- or multi-voltage, meaning that they are able to withstand more than one type of electricity and therefore,
only require an adapter
.
Do I need power converter Iceland?
This means that
you will not need a converter or transformer but just a travel adaptor
, because Iceland operates on a 230V supply voltage, which is within the 110-240V range that the dual voltage appliance operates on.
Do plug adapters change voltage?
Adapters will allow you to interchange the plugs, depending upon the outlets in various countries; however,
they do NOT change the electrical voltage
. We highly suggest taking a variety of adapters when traveling because of how many different shaped plugs there are!
What do outlet adapters do?
An outlet adapter
changes the shape of your plug, not the electrical voltage
, allowing you to plug appliances into wall outlets in countries with different-shaped plugs than your own.
What plug adapters are needed for Ghana?
For Ghana there are two associated plug types, D and G.
Plug type D is the plug which has three round pins in a triangular pattern and type G is the plug which has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern
. Ghana operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
How do travel adapters work?
Travel adapters simply
allow a device from one country to be plugged into the wall outlet of another country
. However, they do not convert electricity. The plug of a Continental European appliance will not fit into an outlet in a foreign country without a plug adapter.
Are universal adapters Safe?
However,
they do not provide any type of safety
. Devices have a third prong to help protect against surges, malfunctions, and even fire. Using an adapter removes that functionality, making them vulnerable to potential damage. A ground plug adapter does not function the same as a grounded circuit.
How many types of adapters are there?
There are currently
15 types
of plug adapters in the world today so you can see, a little research into your needs will save a headache, time and even cost later on. Finally, when deciding on grounded or ungrounded, don’t be surprised to find more than one plug listed for almost all countries.
Are travel adapters Safe?
Plug adapters are convenient devices that allow travelers to fit their chargers in various outlets. However,
they are not always safe to use
and should never be considered a permanent solution.
How do you use a universal travel adapter?
What is a Type C plug adapter?
Information on the Type C European 2-pin Electrical Adapter Plug and Electrical Outlet. Popularly known as the Europlug, the Type C electrical plug is
a two-pin unearthed plug used throughout continental Europe, parts of the Middle East, and much of Africa, South America, central Asia, and the former Soviet republics
.
What is the iPhone adapter called?
The
Lightning connector
is used to connect Apple mobile devices like iPhones, iPads, and iPods to host computers, external monitors, cameras, USB battery chargers, and other peripherals.
What should I look for in a universal adapter?
Look for
Plugs with Three Pins
The best types of travel adapters are those with three pins, as they will work in the majority of countries. Some adapters are only compatible with two-pin plugs, but larger devices like MacBook have three pin plugs.
What does a Type B plug adapter look like?
The Type B electrical socket (American standard NEMA 5-15) has
two flat parallel pins and a round earth pin
. The earth pin is longer than the flat pins so that the appliance is grounded before the power is applied.
What travel adapter do I need for USA?
What adapter do I need for America? You’ll need to bring a
Type B plug adapter
to America if the plug you intend on using won’t fit into an American power outlet.
What plug sockets are used in America?
For USA there are two associated plug types,
types A and B
. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. USA operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz.
Does my laptop need a voltage converter?
If the voltage your smartphone charger or laptop (or any electrical appliance) uses is the same as the voltage at your destination, all you need is an travel adapter
. Even if the shape of the outlet plug is very different, your electronics will be fine as long as the voltage is the same.
What adapter does Iceland use?
Iceland uses the standard Europlug socket with two round prongs. For these plugs, you can use
adapter types “C” or “F”
. These are often labelled as a Northern Europe adapter.
What happens if you don’t use a voltage converter?
If it is some kind of heating device, (toaster, incandescent light, lamp, bulb, space heater)
it will develop close to four times the designed heat, and probably burn out in minutes, or seconds
. If it is some AC drive, it most likely will burn out very quickly.
Are plugs in Iceland the same as France?
Sorry,
none of the plugs used in both countries are common
.
