Hi all, does anyone have advice on what electric convertor i should buy in order to plug in my US computer and a few other things on a power strip?
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Best Convertor for Switzerland electrical outlets
Sep 4, 2009 @ 14:37
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Hi all, does anyone have advice on what electric convertor i should buy in order to plug in my US computer and a few other things on a power strip?
Thanks
Michael LSep 4, 2009 @ 14:37
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Michael LSep 4, 2009 @ 14:37
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Re: Best Convertor for Switzerland electrical outlets
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Sep 4, 2009 @ 17:13
You can buy a Swiss black cord for the computer. Will cost less than CHF 10 at a computer store.
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You can buy a Swiss black cord for the computer. Will cost less than CHF 10 at a computer store.
Verbier, Sep 4, 2009 @ 17:13
Verbier, Sep 4, 2009 @ 17:13
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Sep 4, 2009 @ 18:52
No. The black cheap cord is *not* a voltage converter, but only a plug adapter. Such things are much more expensive and are not found in supermarkets at all. Cheaper to sell your stuff back in the States, if it doesn´t say 110-240V on the power supply. If it does, then you are OK with a cheap adapter strip, otherwise you will cause an electrical malfunction and be a firehazard. Short: You need to know, if your stuff supports 110-240V.
(this is not electrical advice, ask your electrician, software cannot be patented, bla bla ;)
(this is not electrical advice, ask your electrician, software cannot be patented, bla bla ;)
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No. The black cheap cord is *not* a voltage converter, but only a plug adapter. Such things are much more expensive and are not found in supermarkets at all. Cheaper to sell your stuff back in the States, if it doesn´t say 110-240V on the power supply. If it does, then you are OK with a cheap adapter strip, otherwise you will cause an electrical malfunction and be a firehazard. Short: You need to know, if your stuff supports 110-240V.
(this is not electrical advice, ask your electrician, software cannot be patented, bla bla ;)
FerneyL, Sep 4, 2009 @ 18:52
(this is not electrical advice, ask your electrician, software cannot be patented, bla bla ;)
FerneyL, Sep 4, 2009 @ 18:52
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Re: Best Convertor for Switzerland electrical outlets
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Sep 8, 2009 @ 12:11
If your power supply is rated 110V only, then it will be easier and probably cheaper to simply buy another one. I have a decent 220-110 converter at home and it is a pain, too heavy to carry around... But there are *universal* power supplies available in most techie stores (like fnac, inter-discount, media markt), from companies like Kensignton and Targus. These typically work with many different types of laptop, and typically work with 110-240V. Check carefully for your laptop. They typically come in 65W, 70W and 90W ratings. I've got ar 70W Targus which works well but doesn't work for my new "high power" laptop ... which means I had to go get a 90W (Kensignton ) when I received my new laptop ...
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If your power supply is rated 110V only, then it will be easier and probably cheaper to simply buy another one. I have a decent 220-110 converter at home and it is a pain, too heavy to carry around... But there are *universal* power supplies available in most techie stores (like fnac, inter-discount, media markt), from companies like Kensignton and Targus. These typically work with many different types of laptop, and typically work with 110-240V. Check carefully for your laptop. They typically come in 65W, 70W and 90W ratings. I've got ar 70W Targus which works well but doesn't work for my new "high power" laptop ... which means I had to go get a 90W (Kensignton ) when I received my new laptop ...
Sandokan, Sep 8, 2009 @ 12:11
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Sep 8, 2009 @ 12:34
your US laptop if recent should be dual-voltage from factory. Just replace the wall-connector. Most other small electronics will use a simple 220-to-110 converter you can find at Interdiscount. As for the "other things" I assume you mean appliances like an electric-shaver, hair-dryer etc... there unfortunately you are stuck. Unless formally labeled dual-voltage, your US appliances will require a high-output converter with some real "ooomph" and that is both expensive and hard to find... if nothing's written assume is it NOT dual! a simple hair-dryer may turn into a dangerous torch if connected to 220 and a razor will become a skin-hacker for a few seconds before burning... don't try this at home lol
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your US laptop if recent should be dual-voltage from factory. Just replace the wall-connector. Most other small electronics will use a simple 220-to-110 converter you can find at Interdiscount. As for the "other things" I assume you mean appliances like an electric-shaver, hair-dryer etc... there unfortunately you are stuck. Unless formally labeled dual-voltage, your US appliances will require a high-output converter with some real "ooomph" and that is both expensive and hard to find... if nothing's written assume is it NOT dual! a simple hair-dryer may turn into a dangerous torch if connected to 220 and a razor will become a skin-hacker for a few seconds before burning... don't try this at home lol
Gentlman4evr, Sep 8, 2009 @ 12:34
Gentlman4evr, Sep 8, 2009 @ 12:34
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