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Electrical adapter #304755
08/01/2023 09:57 PM
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Alminate Offline OP
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Hello

Is a electrical adapter needed for st. Martin was in Curaçao and the electric outlet ruined a few things. Thank you Dolores

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Re: Electrical adapter [Re: Alminate] #304756
08/01/2023 10:04 PM
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French side, you need an adapter, yes. Many rental places will provide one, but the best policy is to bring one (or more) of your own, so you are prepared.


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Re: Electrical adapter [Re: Alminate] #304759
08/02/2023 06:56 AM
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We bought this converter years ago from Jesen, now sold by Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Jensen-1600-...=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A30HUJJT91HYVD

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Re: Electrical adapter [Re: Alminate] #304760
08/02/2023 07:14 AM
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Understand the difference between a converter and an adapter. The current on the French side is 220, so any 110 appliances will need a converter. Most electronics now will operate on either 110 or 220. You can verify this my reading the small print on the power supply. To use these, you'll only need an adapter so that your US plug will fit into the French outlet. If your appliance will only operate on 110 current, you'll need both a converter and an adapter.

Re: Electrical adapter [Re: GaKaye] #304761
08/02/2023 08:28 AM
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Well Said. Thanks forClarification on devices.

Re: Electrical adapter [Re: GaKaye] #304773
08/02/2023 12:25 PM
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Converters are heavy cumbersome devices. An adapter is just a small plug and it does not transform the voltage.

I would check before. Some condos like mine have both voltages.

Never, ever, try running a device on the wrong voltage, it will either meltdown or catch fire !


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