Electric Adaptors

[NigelM]

Hi (again!)

Can someone let me know what the voltage rating is in Florida. This must seem a daft question but I have a camcorder which came with 2 powercords one with a three pin plug and one with two round pins which I have used on the continent.

Now I have also found a two straight pin nadaptor which fits over the two round pins but I ma not sure if this adaptor came with the camcorder (It was where I kept all the camcorder stuff). There is a warning on the flat pin adaptor which syas use for volt 125v and 250v. Can I use it in the States, I have forgotten what I did last time!!?

Thanks

(My questions get dafter, I know!)

[ShirleyD]

the voltage in the US is 110-120 and they have 2 pin flat plugs

[florida4sun]

The voltage is 110v. 2 pin euro plugs (rounded pins) will not it. The usa has 2 or 3 flat pins. You will need to buy adaptor plugs, ebay usually has some good deals on them.

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by NigelM
Hi (again!)

Can someone let me know what the voltage rating is in Florida. This must seem a daft question but I have a camcorder which came with 2 powercords one with a three pin plug and one with two round pins which I have used on the continent.

Now I have also found a two straight pin nadaptor which fits over the two round pins but I ma not sure if this adaptor came with the camcorder (It was where I kept all the camcorder stuff). There is a warning on the flat pin adaptor which syas use for volt 125v and 250v. Can I use it in the States, I have forgotten what I did last time!!?

Thanks

(My questions get dafter, I know!)
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[Magical Dreams]

You are better buying the 2 flat pin adapter to fit the UK moulded plug. They are more sturdy.

You can buy these in most Supermarkets these days and only cost a couple of pounds.

Ebay's probably more expensive by the time you add Postage to the item
They are also widely available in the Airports too!

[njstringer]

Make sure your camcorder charger is suitable for 110 volts. They normally say on them - input voltage 90-260, or simular.
If your charger covers the 110 volt range (they mostly do)then just buy an adaptor from UK 3 pin to US flat pin. These are readly available in shops before you go, at the airport or over there.
Nigel

[maisie]

we also find that the camcorder does discharge some of the battery charge whilst on the plane

[Magical Dreams]

Asda have double pack adapters (one European and one USA) for £1.99

[davepat]

UK to US adaptors can also be purchased at Wal-Mart (and probably other supermarkets) when you are in Florida, Nigel. We found them in the lighting section last time we needed one.

[Lyn]

US adapters are only good if the item you are plugging in is 110V compatible. It may work but at a lower power, and never try using a US appliance over here, something rated 110V used on 240V supply could easily cause a fire, just changing the plug or using a plug adapter is not enough.