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European current. #275943
02/19/2022 04:52 PM 02/19/2022 04:52 PM
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South Portland , Maine
sugarae Offline OP
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My computer charger says " input 100-240~2.5A 50-60Hz ". I have a converter set that has an adapter to plug my charger into and then plug the adapter into the French side wall outlet. Is that safe or will it damage my charger or computer? TIA
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Re: European current. [Re: sugarae] #275946
02/19/2022 05:22 PM 02/19/2022 05:22 PM
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" input 100-240~2.5A 50-60Hz " will work with the proper adapter plug, no additional converter is necessary. For complete safety a surge suppressor would be needed, but almost nobody goes that far.
Re: European current. [Re: sugarae] #275947
02/19/2022 05:58 PM 02/19/2022 05:58 PM
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A plug adapter is all that's needed for charging phones and laptops (no voltage converter), but not all devices. We've done this with no damage.

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Re: European current. [Re: sugarae] #275948
02/19/2022 06:09 PM 02/19/2022 06:09 PM
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Thank you both. I feel more comfortable now.
Re: European current. [Re: sugarae] #275982
02/20/2022 11:19 AM 02/20/2022 11:19 AM
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You are fine. French side is 220V and your computer is fine with that. You just need the physical adapter, which you mentioned that you have. This is pretty standard on laptops.

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