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Posted By: Gloria Need help -which plug - 12/22/04 05:44 AM
Dear all!

I'm going to a journey of more days and I'd like to keep in contact thru my notebook, but the battery is not good for days and I have no idea of what kind of plug they use f.ex in Germany and in Dubai on the airport.

It might sound stupid but I'd feel very lonely in a remote airport in an unknown city without Internet.

Thank you all, and I wish You all a very joyful Christmas!
Posted By: C-H Re: Need help -which plug - 12/22/04 10:24 AM
I'll put in a plug for my own website [Linked Image]
www.global-electron.com
Posted By: Gloria Re: Need help -which plug - 12/23/04 08:38 AM
I have this in Hungary. http://www.global-electron.com/plugs/C.htm
Posted By: SvenNYC Re: Need help -which plug - 12/23/04 03:35 PM
Gloria, that plug you link to is used throughout Europe for light-duty appliances like lamps, tape recorders, TV sets or battery chargers.

Your flat plug will also fit the socket shown here: http://www.global-electron.com/plugs/F.htm

(this is the "earthed version").

Both versions are the standard plugs for Germany.



[This message has been edited by SvenNYC (edited 12-23-2004).]
Posted By: pauluk Re: Need help -which plug - 12/23/04 09:52 PM
If you're visiting any British-influenced places (incl. Ireland, Cyprus, etc.) then a "shaver adapter" is suitable for low-power equipment:

[Linked Image from tlc-direct.co.uk]
Posted By: Big Jim Re: Need help -which plug - 12/27/04 06:29 AM
A handful of adapters is available from Radio Shack for about 7 or 8 bucks.
Posted By: maintenanceguy Re: Need help -which plug - 12/27/04 01:05 PM
C-H, I checked out your site.

I've always wondered what plugs they used in Equatorial Guinea and now I know. You definately have too much time on your hands.
Posted By: Gloria Re: Need help -which plug - 12/28/04 12:08 PM
Ohh, I guess it is the same as ours, so I don't have to buy another wire. Thanks!
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