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Old Jun 12th, 2012, 07:51 PM
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Plug adapter: US to Italy

I notice that Italy, and no other country, has grounded outlets with three round holes in a row. Will this type of receptacle accept a non grounded plug adapter with two round pins such as is used in most of Europe?

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Old Jun 12th, 2012, 08:33 PM
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This was thoroughly discussed in another travel blog. Just google away and you should find some up to date info.
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Old Jun 12th, 2012, 10:45 PM
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Yes - (just returned from Italy yesterday)
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Try this link.

http://goitaly.about.com/od/travelpa...city_italy.htm
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Thanks, all (especially Gail for her straight answer).
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Be aware that in Italy there can be two different plug types, depending on the age of the electrical circuits and I guess what the electrician had on hand during the install. I don't think I've ever been in an apartment where the plugs were standard throughout. Some are the straightline, 3 prong (which also works with 2 prong) and the recessed, slightly different spacing 2 prong.

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