I just bought an electrical appliance in Annemasse and discovered that the French plug will not fit the Swiss sockets.
Does anyone know if I can buy an adapter somewhere please?
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French / Swiss adapter plug?
Jul 16, 2011 @ 09:12
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I just bought an electrical appliance in Annemasse and discovered that the French plug will not fit the Swiss sockets.
Does anyone know if I can buy an adapter somewhere please?
David LloydJul 16, 2011 @ 09:12
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Jul 16, 2011 @ 09:19
Hi !
Migros Doityourself have small ones that are good.
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Jul 16, 2011 @ 09:21
Thanks Noemi, I'm of to the M Park right now then.
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Jul 16, 2011 @ 09:22
you're welcome !
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Jul 16, 2011 @ 09:44
I'm guessing you can also get them at Jumbo (Meyrin), any Coop, any Mediamarkt, and lots of other places.
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I'm guessing you can also get them at Jumbo (Meyrin), any Coop, any Mediamarkt, and lots of other places.
Edward B, Jul 16, 2011 @ 09:44
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Jul 16, 2011 @ 09:46
Adaptor now purchased at Migros-do-it and grill now working. Bacon sandwich will be ready in 5 minutes!!
Merci beaucoup!!
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Adaptor now purchased at Migros-do-it and grill now working. Bacon sandwich will be ready in 5 minutes!!
Merci beaucoup!!
David Lloyd, Jul 16, 2011 @ 09:46
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Jul 16, 2011 @ 09:48
Nice ! Enjoy your meal !
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Jul 16, 2011 @ 10:21
for future reference, in many cases, if the power cord is not permanently attached, you can get a replacement for about the same price as an adapter. In fact, in the case of computer devices (desktops, laptops, printers, external devices, etc.) there are only 2-3 types for the end and therefore often you'll have a suitable cord already.
Enjoy the bacon sandwich!
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for future reference, in many cases, if the power cord is not permanently attached, you can get a replacement for about the same price as an adapter. In fact, in the case of computer devices (desktops, laptops, printers, external devices, etc.) there are only 2-3 types for the end and therefore often you'll have a suitable cord already.
Enjoy the bacon sandwich!
Zonker, Jul 16, 2011 @ 10:21
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Jul 16, 2011 @ 12:10
@jacqui no no no no no!
well, define "ok".
that third leg makes a difference! it's called grounding. yes, ok, for a sandwich maker, no big deal, but don't do that for your computer or monitor or stereo or TV. Maybe it something bad happens only 1 in a million times, but having proper grounding is a BIG DEAL to expensive electronic equipment.
Please, don't cut off the third leg. Buy a replacement cable or get an adapter. Please.
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@jacqui no no no no no!
well, define "ok".
that third leg makes a difference! it's called grounding. yes, ok, for a sandwich maker, no big deal, but don't do that for your computer or monitor or stereo or TV. Maybe it something bad happens only 1 in a million times, but having proper grounding is a BIG DEAL to expensive electronic equipment.
Please, don't cut off the third leg. Buy a replacement cable or get an adapter. Please.
Zonker, Jul 16, 2011 @ 12:10
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Jul 19, 2011 @ 14:05
@jacqui no no no no no!
well, define "ok".
that third leg makes a difference! it's called grounding. yes, ok, for a sandwich maker, no big deal, but don't do that for your computer or monitor or stereo or TV. Maybe it something bad happens only 1 in a million times, but having proper grounding is a BIG DEAL to expensive electronic equipment.
Please, don't cut off the third leg. Buy a replacement cable or get an adapter. Please.
Jul 16, 11 12:10
Wow, I just brought a MacBook Pro from Switzerland, my friend told me just to cut off the 3rd leg of the plug... But I hesitated... I'm glad that I didn't now!! Thanks! :D
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Wow, I just brought a MacBook Pro from Switzerland, my friend told me just to cut off the 3rd leg of the plug... But I hesitated... I'm glad that I didn't now!! Thanks! :D
Michelle W, Jul 19, 2011 @ 14:05
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Jul 19, 2011 @ 14:18
especially because you lose the waranty if you do so !!!
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