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Questions tagged [power]

Related to the supply of electricity, and the appropriate sockets, adapters or converters. Do not use with or instead of tag 'batteries' where [batteries] fully encompasses the electrical aspect of the question.

Different countries have different types of power plugs and different mains voltages and current frequencies. You can find information about power across the world in several places on the Web:

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Is it safe to plug one travel adapter into another?

I'm currently in Peru and have a three-pronged travel adapter. This was fine in Colombia but the plug sockets here mostly have inputs for two prongs. I want to plug my UK Macbook charger (which fits Peru voltages) into my three-pronged adapter and…
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In USA, do I need a 220V to 110V voltage converter for my India 220V laptop?

I am going for my higher studies to USA. Since I am from India, my laptop, electric shaver and mobile charger all run on 220V. Power rating of laptop charger: 65W (100V - 240V ~ 1.5A) What are some good converters, that can run all the above…
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Charging a high powered laptop on aircraft power

I own a Lenovo Legion Y545 laptop, which uses a fairly massive 230W power adapter. I will be traveling to the US soon and would really like to be able to use my PC for more than the few handful of hours the battery will last...so I need to charge…
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When traveling from the EU to the USA, what kind of power adapter am I going to need?

I'm going to be traveling from the EU to the USA for a few days. During my stay, I need to be able to charge personal devices such as my laptop, my phone, and my shaving machine. Coming from a country with 230V and 50Hz power, what off-the-shelf…
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Is it safe to plug a power strip into a voltage converter?

My voltage converter has only one 110V outlet. Is it safe to plug a 3-outlet 110V power strip to the voltage converter? The voltage converter is a 1100W step down 220V to 110V converter: 2020 Professional DOACE 2200W Voltage Converter, All-in-One…
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Which Travel Adapter works for Macbook to the Philippines?

In reading up on the electricity that is offered in the Philippines, I see that I should expect 220V, 60HZ, type A,B,C. I have an authentic Apple World Travel Adapter Kit. On my trip I'm thinking of taking the following pieces from the kit: Type A…
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Will this USB wall wort/adaptor work in Cuba? [Photos]

The Label says TYPE:HX9200 INPUT: 100 - 240V ~ 50/60Hz,3.5W OUTPUT: 5V [DC Output Symbol] 2.5W And the rest is symbols and such. Guardalavaca specifically.
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Will this power strip work on 230V 50Hz?

I would like to share a universal socket power strip that has 3 universal sockets and 6 USB ports. This is the link: https://www.amazon.com/3-Outlet-Protector-Charging-Extension-Cord-White/dp/B07F3WV6KB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 (BAVIN…
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Continuous use power converter?

I am moving from the US to New Zealand, and I’m trying to figure out what electrical/electronic devices I can take with me. I know I just need an adapter for my 100-240v devices, but my question is about 110v only devices. There are a ton of…
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Is it possible to have 2 10000mAh power banks in a single carry on?

I am traveling abroad and I was wondering if I can take my 2 power banks with me in my carry on. They are both identical power banks with 10000 mAh These are the ones I have
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What is a suitable step up transformer to allow me to use a Chinese appliance in the US?

I have been looking for a step up transformer to use a 140W appliance from China in the US. Ideally it wouldn't be one of the big bulky ones! The closest thing I have found so far is this transformer, but I would need an adapter at both ends (I…
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Why would an American power strip trip the fuse of an Indian power outlet with an adapter?

Why would an American power strip trip the fuse 100% of the time on an Indian power outlet with the proper adapter? I know the adapter works with the individual devices so the cause is the power strip, is an additional adapter required to prevent a…
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Can I use my ipad charger bought in Japan in Los Angeles?

Can I use my ipad charger bought in Japan in Los Angeles? Or Do I need any kind of converter?
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Power convertor / adaptor for American razor in Europe and in the UK

I have an American razor, seen in the first picture, that is marked as 120V ~60HZ 12W. I went to Belgrade and bought an coverter, seen in the second picture, with output of AC 110V and 45W. The razor worked, but it was clear that too much power was…
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What kind of converter do I need?

My girlfriend bought an electric grill from Thailand. Voltage/Frequency - 220v/50Hz Power - 1,300W Current - 6A I have what I think is a just an adapter (it has all the different plug types) 100-240V - 2.5A max. So I don't think it can be used. I…
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