Heading to Europe in a few weeks. Trying to decide whether to buy a converter or an adapter. Seems like a converter is better, but is it worth the money/weight just to charge my phone and iPad, possibly a curling iron. Thoughts?
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Vortex - Apr 24, 2018 6:33:10 am PDT #25190 of 25496
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Tom Scola - Apr 24, 2018 6:36:25 am PDT #25191 of 25496
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
If you try to use your curling iron with an adapter, not a converter, it could get explody and/or possibly kill you.
Your phone and ipad will be perfectly fine with an adapter, though.
Dana - Apr 24, 2018 6:48:47 am PDT #25192 of 25496
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I've gotten so used to electronics that can handle 110-220, I accidentally shorted out a heating pad on my last trip to Europe. I was ready to get snappy with the hotel room for not having outlets that worked, until I smelled the burning.
Sue - Apr 24, 2018 11:36:34 am PDT #25193 of 25496
hip deep in pie
Use the money to buy a cheap curling iron in Europe. As others have said, iPad and phone chargers are dual voltage, so they only need the adapter.
Vortex - Apr 24, 2018 11:47:34 am PDT #25194 of 25496
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Vortex - Apr 24, 2018 11:47:35 am PDT #25195 of 25496
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
The cup might get a dual voltage one, which would solve the issue I suppose
meara - Apr 24, 2018 12:51:53 pm PDT #25196 of 25496
Yep, Vortex, I would recommend buying a USB charger from amazon that comes with different outlet plug things, it's worked great for me--I have one with four USB ports (two that are strong enough for the iPad, two that aren't) and a bunch of changeable plugs.
that's the one I got that seems to no longer be available, so one like this?
Tom Scola - Apr 25, 2018 2:45:03 pm PDT #25197 of 25496
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Huh. Ford will stop selling sedans and hatchbacks in the US: [link]
-t - Apr 25, 2018 2:59:07 pm PDT #25198 of 25496
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Dang. Betting heavy on that MPG requirement not ever happening, huh?
DXMachina - Apr 25, 2018 3:44:11 pm PDT #25199 of 25496
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
At least they're keeping the Mustang.