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sylvia_it Jul 4th, 2003 07:15 AM

PLUG!
 
Can you tell me what kind of plug is used in California?? The one used also in England or another kind? Thanks a lot!

Loki Jul 4th, 2003 07:25 AM

110V, 60Hz, polarity plug

bob_brown Jul 4th, 2003 08:47 AM

Do you mean an electrical plug or the kind you put in a bottle or a sink?
If electrical, no US plug is like anything used in Europe.
The above description is accurate.
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/sharperimage-gb/plugs.html
The above will give you a description of all kinds of electrical plugs.

sylvia_it Jul 5th, 2003 04:37 AM

Thank you so much! I meant electrical plugs and looking at the site you suggested, turned out to be very useful: I probably don't have one so I'll have to buy it! Thanks again, Loki and Bob Brown!

Scarlett Jul 5th, 2003 06:30 AM

Actually :D In California you are bound to come across plenty of men with plugs in their heads :lol~

gail Jul 5th, 2003 06:41 AM

I have seen in travel sections of larger stores and some luggage departments sets of converters and plug adapters for travel - if you travel a lot to different countries, this might be a useful purchase, since there are several different configurations of plugs throughout the world. I have seen them for about $30 (US) - sorry no idea of what this is GBP.

jor Jul 5th, 2003 02:43 PM

I clicked on your PLUG question because I thought you might be talking about bath tub plugs in Russia and the "stans". We had to bring our own!

Barbara Jul 5th, 2003 08:13 PM

sylvia, you can't just change the plug. You have to get the whole adapter thing. If you're thinking hair dryer, you may find that wherever you're staying provides one.

Connie Jul 6th, 2003 07:41 AM

When travelling in China, we had no trouble asking for a converter from the hotel--and we stayed in several different places.

You might check with your hotels before buying one.


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