110V vs 220/240v - GoFuckYourself.com

Big E · 08-25-2003, 06:20 PM

I was looking into electricity for my trip to Europe.. seems like most of my electronic gadgets (laptop, cell phone charger, MP3 charger, digital camera charger, etc) are capable of both 110/220V, but London is 240V - that'll prolly fry things huh?

I also looked at a transformer - those fucking things are heavy.. I don't really want to be lugging one of those things around. :-/

Anyone with some advice?

Juicy D. Links · 08-25-2003, 06:21 PM

Get a universal adapter for your dildo

Scoobs · 08-25-2003, 06:30 PM

Man it should be fine... 240 and 220 are basically the same - you shouldn't have any problems.

I live in Australia and I use lots of stuff that's 110v-220v and we use 240v... It's all good.

You should get another opinion, but I wouldn't worry about it.

deniska · 08-25-2003, 06:55 PM

You will not have any problems.. Make sure your cell phone is a tri or dual band gsm phone if you want it to work in europe.

check · 08-25-2003, 09:15 PM

240 vs 220
over less 10%
It's ok. You don't need worry.

TheSaint · 08-25-2003, 09:21 PM

I've used all my electric stuff (pc, etc.) in London dozens of times, no problem, no adapter. The only issue is the fucking weird phone line connection they have there...

hyper · 08-25-2003, 10:08 PM

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Originally posted by TheSaint
I've used all my electric stuff (pc, etc.) in London dozens of times, no problem, no adapter. The only issue is the fucking weird phone line connection they have there...

dont forget the fucked up police car sirens

spamofon · 08-25-2003, 10:11 PM

no just get a smallest transformator u can get

Groove · 08-25-2003, 10:32 PM

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Originally posted by Big E
but London is 240V - that'll prolly fry things huh?

You can use 220V devices with 240V power without any problems.

silver · 08-25-2003, 10:35 PM

Youll Be Fine.......

My Dads an Electrician , he has an excellent set of tools , he can fix anything !

TheSaint · 08-25-2003, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by hyper

dont forget the fucked up police car sirens

But they do have great fucking cabs! Wish NY could get those black ones with the jump seats...

Most fucked up thing in London was the phone service. Its cheaper to dial your isp at home than place a local call from a big hotel.

Big E · 08-26-2003, 08:04 AM

Good to know about 220v vs 240v... I was actually surprised that all my electronics gear handled the 220v. (shrug)

I'm going to try not to do dial-up.. WiFi only..

Deniska - I've got one of those "global" phones that works in every country.. one phone number. Spendy, but much better than changing phone numbers and GSM cards every time you cross a border.

Silver - electrician? My dad's a TV repairman and HE'S got an awesome set of tools.. heh heh

Nathan · 08-26-2003, 08:12 AM

Big E,

WiFi only? You'll have problems I think, there aren't so many public WLAN NAPs around in europe.

Very few really. Some Internet Cafees have WLAN but thats about it.

Mike Dutch · 08-26-2003, 08:13 AM

most laptops have an automatic switch :-)
mine can handle 110/220 , look for a sticker underneath

that should solve the problem :-)

Groove · 08-26-2003, 08:54 AM

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Originally posted by Big E
Deniska - I've got one of those "global" phones that works in every country.. one phone number. Spendy, but much better than changing phone numbers and GSM cards every time you cross a border.

You should carefully investigate what you'll be charged because international roaming can be *EXTREMELY* expensive.

Big E · 08-26-2003, 06:11 PM

Yeah, I've got all the details.. it's expensive, but not obscene. And I only plan on using it sparingly, most as a place for someone to get ahold of me in an emergency.

Serge_Oprano · 08-26-2003, 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by Scoobs
Man it should be fine... 240 and 220 are basically the same - you shouldn't have any problems.

I live in Australia and I use lots of stuff that's 110v-220v and we use 240v... It's all good.

You should get another opinion, but I wouldn't worry about it.

as an electrical engineer by education,
I totally agree with you.

for all intent and purpoces,
he'll do fine

Big E · 08-26-2003, 06:42 PM

Thanks Serge.. I just didn't want to fry this sick new laptop I got.. :-/

Serge_Oprano · 08-26-2003, 06:48 PM

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Originally posted by Big E
Thanks Serge.. I just didn't want to fry this sick new laptop I got.. :-/

you won't....
50 cycles in UK is bigger problem than voltage difference,
but not in your case,
it only affect USA HEAVY VOLTAGE transformers
(kinda like power stations use)
because coils get heated faster in @ 50 cycles than 60 cycles,
your computer is a VERY small appliance and won't be affected.

08-25-2003, 06:20 PM	#1
Big E Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 935	110V vs 220/240v I was looking into electricity for my trip to Europe.. seems like most of my electronic gadgets (laptop, cell phone charger, MP3 charger, digital camera charger, etc) are capable of both 110/220V, but London is 240V - that'll prolly fry things huh? I also looked at a transformer - those fucking things are heavy.. I don't really want to be lugging one of those things around. :-/ Anyone with some advice?

08-25-2003, 10:35 PM	#10
silver Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: FL Posts: 1,078	Youll Be Fine....... My Dads an Electrician , he has an excellent set of tools , he can fix anything ! __________________ yay

08-26-2003, 08:12 AM	#13
Nathan Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,108	Big E, WiFi only? You'll have problems I think, there aren't so many public WLAN NAPs around in europe. Very few really. Some Internet Cafees have WLAN but thats about it. __________________ "Think about it a little more and you'll agree with me, because you're smart and I'm right." - Charlie Munger

08-26-2003, 08:13 AM	#14
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08-25-2003, 06:21 PM	#2
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	Get a universal adapter for your dildo

08-25-2003, 06:30 PM	#3
Scoobs Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Out back Posts: 492	Man it should be fine... 240 and 220 are basically the same - you shouldn't have any problems. I live in Australia and I use lots of stuff that's 110v-220v and we use 240v... It's all good. You should get another opinion, but I wouldn't worry about it.

08-25-2003, 06:55 PM	#4
deniska Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Miami Beach, FL Posts: 1,053	You will not have any problems.. Make sure your cell phone is a tri or dual band gsm phone if you want it to work in europe.

08-25-2003, 09:15 PM	#5
check Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 315	240 vs 220 over less 10% It's ok. You don't need worry.

08-25-2003, 09:21 PM	#6
TheSaint Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Everywhere at once Posts: 991	I've used all my electric stuff (pc, etc.) in London dozens of times, no problem, no adapter. The only issue is the fucking weird phone line connection they have there...

08-25-2003, 10:11 PM	#8
spamofon Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,999	no just get a smallest transformator u can get

08-26-2003, 08:04 AM	#12
Big E Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 935	Good to know about 220v vs 240v... I was actually surprised that all my electronics gear handled the 220v. (shrug) I'm going to try not to do dial-up.. WiFi only.. Deniska - I've got one of those "global" phones that works in every country.. one phone number. Spendy, but much better than changing phone numbers and GSM cards every time you cross a border. Silver - electrician? My dad's a TV repairman and HE'S got an awesome set of tools.. heh heh

08-26-2003, 06:11 PM	#16
Big E Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 935	Yeah, I've got all the details.. it's expensive, but not obscene. And I only plan on using it sparingly, most as a place for someone to get ahold of me in an emergency.

08-26-2003, 06:42 PM	#18
Big E Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 935	Thanks Serge.. I just didn't want to fry this sick new laptop I got.. :-/