Going to Germany, what do I do about electric devices?

[arian_ma]

Hey guys I am going to Germany and I am wondering what I need to buy to make all of my electronics compatible with their power outlets. My electronics include iPhone, camera, electric razor, etc.

Thanks

[toyboy88]

Hey, when are you going/where?

I'm leaving in 2 weeks for Germany as well (staying there for 2 months!).....

You just need a voltage convertor if your chargers don't have one built in...it should say on the phone charger label the voltage range.

Otherwise just that and plug adapters of course. :)

[FiveFreshFish]

Camera and razor will likely have universal voltage (and frequency) meaning that it can take 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz. You just need to find an adapter for the wall plug.


Edit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_AC_power_plugs_and_sockets#Type_F_.28German_2-pin.2C_side_clip_earth.29

[rawsensation]

Originally posted by toyboy88

You just need a voltage convertor if your chargers don't have one built in...it should say on the phone charger label the voltage range.


what he said

[arian_ma]

Appreciate the responses guys!

[bashir26]

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check out the link. I think I'll be doing this in the summer.

[JAYMEZ]

You should be fine with just a universal adapter... They have them for like 9 bucks at the Bay (Sell them by the suit cases). Thats what I just use when I go to the UK and Europe.

[Machi]

those universal adapters.. are they voltage converters as well?

[toyboy88]

^^^
Depends some are just adapters, some have converter built in (usually the slighty "bigger" ones)

[20incheyes]

Buy the adapter here(perhaps even 2), much easier to find. Lost mine in Germany and had to call at least a dozen spots before I could buy another one.

[arian_ma]

Alright, I think my iPhone charger is also a voltage converter, it lists 220V on the back so I think it works. Where should I look for one of those adapters?

[ekguy]

The Bay, Sears, Walmart. Probably by the suitcases and travel stuff. Some places that sell bags and suitcases and purses and shit like that usually have stuff like that too.

[JAYMEZ]

Originally posted by arian_ma
Alright, I think my iPhone charger is also a voltage converter, it lists 220V on the back so I think it works. Where should I look for one of those adapters?


When I was in the UK and Spain i recharged my blackberry / labtop / camera with one of the adapaters from the bay , everything seemed to work fine...

But I do agree , by it here , I had a hell of a time trying to find an adapater when I lived in Australia , such a hassle!

[LadyLuck]

Hey where abouts in germany ya headin?
i lived there for 8 years, close to munich

i went back 2 years ago and every adapter i bought (here) and in europe crapped out on me, so i just bought new stuff there (hair straightener, blow dryer etc) gave it to family when i left since i had no need for it here.

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by Princess*Precid
Hey where abouts in germany ya headin?
i lived there for 8 years, close to munich

i went back 2 years ago and every adapter i bought (here) and in europe crapped out on me, so i just bought new stuff there (hair straightener, blow dryer etc) gave it to family when i left since i had no need for it here.
Damn you stop worrying me lol.
I am going to many parts of Germany, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Dresden...etc.