already in france...where do i buy power convertor?
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already in france...where do i buy power convertor?
help.
we have been looking for 2 days for a power convertor that converts our US electrical stuff (like this laptop i'm typing on that is almost 'dead') to the french system. we brought one along but it is not working for some reason that we cannot understand. we are currently in aix and headed a bit north....any ideas or are we out of luck?
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we have been looking for 2 days for a power convertor that converts our US electrical stuff (like this laptop i'm typing on that is almost 'dead') to the french system. we brought one along but it is not working for some reason that we cannot understand. we are currently in aix and headed a bit north....any ideas or are we out of luck?
THANK YOU
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Go to FNAC and take your laptop you along with your plug. Your computer should be dual voltage. The best way to find what you need is taking everything there. They are all over town but if you give your location it would be easier to find the closest one.
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FNAC stores are all over France. http://www.fnac.com/
The Aix store is at:
160 Avenue Giuseppe Verdi
The Aix store is at:
160 Avenue Giuseppe Verdi
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We need a clarification -- do you need a 'power converter' (very doubtful) or a power supply. OR -- just a plug adapter?
It is 99% certain your computer/power supply are dual voltage. No need at all for a 'converter' - which is like an electrical transformer. You would need a plug adapter - but that won't help if your power supply is bad.
So yes -- take everything to FNAC . . . .
It is 99% certain your computer/power supply are dual voltage. No need at all for a 'converter' - which is like an electrical transformer. You would need a plug adapter - but that won't help if your power supply is bad.
So yes -- take everything to FNAC . . . .
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okay i guess i meant an adaptor....sorry i'm not good with electrical stuff at all. anyway, i need the little piece that helps me plus my laptop, curling iron and the like into the wall sockets in france. i will try your suggestions! thank you.
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CAREFUL! You can't use adaptors on things like hair dryers.
Make sure you check the voltage on your electrical equipment first. Adaptors are just plugs; they don't convert the voltage from 110 to 220 V (assuming you're from N. America).
Make sure you check the voltage on your electrical equipment first. Adaptors are just plugs; they don't convert the voltage from 110 to 220 V (assuming you're from N. America).
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For what you might spend on any contraption that steps down the voltage from 220ac to 110ac, you are really better off purchasing a 220vac hair dryer which will do a much better job of drying you hair anyway.
Darty sells these for as little as 20€.
Darty
zac Pioline Les Milles
Aix en Provence
Darty sells these for as little as 20€.
Darty
zac Pioline Les Milles
Aix en Provence