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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

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?


Tom Scola - Apr 24, 2018 6:36:25 am PDT #25191 of 25496
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

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 useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

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.

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that's the one I got that seems to no longer be available, so one like this?

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Tom Scola - Apr 25, 2018 2:45:03 pm PDT #25197 of 25496
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

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.