DiveMaven
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I've read that you shouldn't use a US blowdryer in Bonaire because it'll burn out due to the electric current. But what does everyone do about their laptops? Is it safe to plug your laptops into the wall sockets?
Bonaire electricity Question
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robint
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hey girl !
Yes most of Bonaire is 220, but...
it depends on where you stay. Buddy's has a 110v setup in the kitchen area on the countertop, perfect for charging everything. We took a powerstrip and would plug in laptop and battery chargers right there. Another reason Buddy's rocks.
I wouldn't leave anything charging when not in the room though as we were warned that Bonaire is prone to power surges. And you don't need a blow dryer in Bonaire as the trade winds do all the work. Plus you won't be out of the water long enough to matter. Trust me on this!
oh, and do take your laptop. For about $8 I think, you can get internet password to use the laptop in your room. No need to go down to an internet cafe and wait in line for use of computer. We e-mailed our daughter 2-3 times a day (cheaper than calling). Worked great!
robint
http://www.rnrscuba.net/Bonaire_June2007.html
(all the pics and videos)
Yes most of Bonaire is 220, but...
it depends on where you stay. Buddy's has a 110v setup in the kitchen area on the countertop, perfect for charging everything. We took a powerstrip and would plug in laptop and battery chargers right there. Another reason Buddy's rocks.
I wouldn't leave anything charging when not in the room though as we were warned that Bonaire is prone to power surges. And you don't need a blow dryer in Bonaire as the trade winds do all the work. Plus you won't be out of the water long enough to matter. Trust me on this!
oh, and do take your laptop. For about $8 I think, you can get internet password to use the laptop in your room. No need to go down to an internet cafe and wait in line for use of computer. We e-mailed our daughter 2-3 times a day (cheaper than calling). Worked great!
robint
http://www.rnrscuba.net/Bonaire_June2007.html
(all the pics and videos)
bperrybap
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For electronic devices such as battery chargers including
laptop chargers, you want to make sure they are "universal"
or "worldwide" chargers.
These types of devices don't use a simple transformer and
can deal with any AC power source.
These are the best type to have as you don't have to worry
about the electricity source. In some cases you may need a
simple adapter to adapt the pins to the wall socket you have.
These adapters are really cheap because they don't convert
the electricity, they simply adapt the pins.
Most newer chargers are universal. If you are unsure, look
at your charger for something like:
INPUT: 100-240v ~ 50/60hz
If you see something like this, then you don't have to worry
about plugging into any wall socket. If you can plug it in,
it will work.
--- bill
laptop chargers, you want to make sure they are "universal"
or "worldwide" chargers.
These types of devices don't use a simple transformer and
can deal with any AC power source.
These are the best type to have as you don't have to worry
about the electricity source. In some cases you may need a
simple adapter to adapt the pins to the wall socket you have.
These adapters are really cheap because they don't convert
the electricity, they simply adapt the pins.
Most newer chargers are universal. If you are unsure, look
at your charger for something like:
INPUT: 100-240v ~ 50/60hz
If you see something like this, then you don't have to worry
about plugging into any wall socket. If you can plug it in,
it will work.
--- bill
Homunculus
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check the laptop charger specs. most of them would work fine everywhere (USA and Europe) as they are for a range of 110-250 V and 50-60 Hz.
xiSkiGuy
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What he said.bperrybap:
Bonaire is not 220, it's 110V (more or less) at 50 hz. Motors (hair dryers) will tend to run a bit hot and slow but you can use them, just limit the time you use them. Laptops should be fine, most all new power supplies are rated 110-220 50/60 hz.
The $8 is for 70 minutes of internet time at Buddy, fine for logging on and off quickly but remember to logoff to save your time.
The $8 is for 70 minutes of internet time at Buddy, fine for logging on and off quickly but remember to logoff to save your time.
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The default power from an electrical outlet on Bonaire is 127 Volts AC at 50 Cycles. http://www.infobonaire.com/technology.html
Strobe batteries can be charged at some of the diveshops, they have transformers to regulate the voltage.
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I think Eden Beach Resort has $25 Internet for the whole week.
We go twice a year with a large group and have had no complaints about hair dryers or computers. We sit at the beach bar and email home all day long. Well not all day long, we do dive some....
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We go twice a year with a large group and have had no complaints about hair dryers or computers. We sit at the beach bar and email home all day long. Well not all day long, we do dive some....
www.ScubaMarcos.com
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DiveMaven
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Thanks everyone! My laptop charger says it's the right kind. I think I'll take a surge protector to be safer and definitely not leave it plugged in.
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