plug adaptors for Switzerland
Apr 24th, 2014, 06:57 AM
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plug adaptors for Switzerland
I've been googling about this, and I find I'm still very confused. I own several plug adapters for continental Europe, with the 2 round prongs on them. It seems like I can use these in Switzerland, but there are also some 3 pronged outlets.
Do I need to get a 3 prong adaptor? will my 2 prong plugs be guaranteed to work in all outlets? DH has a cpap, so having a working adapter is a necessity. And why is it that all the 3 prong adapters seem to be the large "universal" type that fit all kinds of plugs? All I really want is a small US->Switzerland adapter and it doesn't seem to exist.
Do I need to get a 3 prong adaptor? will my 2 prong plugs be guaranteed to work in all outlets? DH has a cpap, so having a working adapter is a necessity. And why is it that all the 3 prong adapters seem to be the large "universal" type that fit all kinds of plugs? All I really want is a small US->Switzerland adapter and it doesn't seem to exist.
Apr 24th, 2014, 07:10 AM
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Apr 24th, 2014, 08:37 AM
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it is dual voltage, yes. We've used it overseas before. So I know I only need an adapter and not a converter. So my only question is if the 2 prong adapter is sufficient, or if there is some reason I should get a 3 prong oe.
the link dulcius provided states that the 2 prong is enough. I saw at least one website that conflicted with that, seeming to say that some outlets were inset, and the 2 prong plugs either wouldn't fit, or would be difficult to get at, I'm not sure. So i guess I would just like to hear from folks with anecdotal experience say that they had no issues with the 2 pronged plugs.
the link dulcius provided states that the 2 prong is enough. I saw at least one website that conflicted with that, seeming to say that some outlets were inset, and the 2 prong plugs either wouldn't fit, or would be difficult to get at, I'm not sure. So i guess I would just like to hear from folks with anecdotal experience say that they had no issues with the 2 pronged plugs.
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http://kropla.com/electric2.htm
Switzerland uses mostly the 3-prong triangular plugs (J plugs in Kropla-speak), rather rarely you can find German Schuko plugs (F plugs in Kropla-speak). The European 2-prongs plug (C plug in Kropla-speak) is compatible with both - as long as you do not need an earth connection.
Switzerland uses mostly the 3-prong triangular plugs (J plugs in Kropla-speak), rather rarely you can find German Schuko plugs (F plugs in Kropla-speak). The European 2-prongs plug (C plug in Kropla-speak) is compatible with both - as long as you do not need an earth connection.
