recharging electronics
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recharging electronics
Has anyone had trouble recharging their cell phones/ipods/camera batteries/etc while in China? Just curious about what kind of converters people purchased to recharge their US appliances in China. Thanks for your input!
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All of the electronics you speak about will run on both 110 and 220 so there is no need for a converter. Look at the charger and it will tell you right on it what electricity it will run on. The most you should need is a plug adapter. I always take my ipod, digital camera and cell phone to Asia and charge them there with just a plug adapter.
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Check this useful website for information on and illustrations of Chinese power socket types: www.kropla.com/electric2.htm
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There's no one true standard for prongs in China. Officially, they use the two flat prongs (equal length - US two prongs with one longer will not fit). But you'll also find the UK-type big 3-prong outlets at many hotels. Some also has the two round prongs that fit European plugs. It's best to carry an adapter kit with multiple configurations.
The link that Neil_Oz give you has excellent description.
The link that Neil_Oz give you has excellent description.
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I have to bring several chargers with me to China. They are all multivoltage, 110-240V. However, the power cords that come with the chargers are 125V. I find this very perculiar. Will this pose a problem? Could it cause any damage to equipment? Thanks.
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