Traveling to Malaysia next week. The AC power is 220V 50HZ..
Apparently the plugs are the large 3 prong plugs (type "G").
Trying to avoid buying a bunch of the type G plug adapters.
Is there any reason I cant buy a cheapo $10 power strip and one
plug adapter and then plug all of my 110/220 50-60HZ chargers
into the strip. I cant see a problem with the adapters since they
are dual voltage, but what about 220V in a 110V strip?
I think you already know it wouldn't be proper. It would probable work with no problems if you have a plain Jane power strip. A power strip with an illuminated power switch, MOVs, filters, etc. may have a problem with the 220.
what I suspected. thanks
I don't know this shop but there are plenty of adapters:
If you travel to a larger city you might be able to find them cheaper over there. RadioShack has adapters as well but IIRC also well over $10.
Not too sure about socket strips etc, but in the UK the 250VAC house wiring is all insulation tested at 500V.
As someone else mentioned - make sure the socket strip isn't surge protected with MOC/SIDAC devices.
Aside from that, short term use and not left unattended should get away with it.
You know perfectly well that's a typo.
Is that your best standard of criticism these days?
It's always been his MO. He Nitpicks to prove his intelligence. ...to himself.
I wouldn't be so sure of that!
Jamie
What, you got a stiffie, again?
Right. A flyswatter is a bit of overkill.
I can accidentally hit the key next to the one I aimed at - Oh s*it the worlds gonna end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I though you were dense enough to seed a black hole - Oh man you're waaaaaay thicker than that!
Can't see yours - I seem to have misplaced my microscope.
That was precisely my point, moron. You can't grasp it.
You're an idiot. No one home...
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