10 days on Blue Manta in October but need to charge and recharge. They have European connections but alas I, and my equipment, are American. Can I take one power converter and attach it to a power strip? I will have 2 dive camera batteries, 4 video light batteries, 2 chargers for strobe lights, 2 kindles, one computer. Don't want to blow anything up but also don't want 8 power converters.
Charge and recharge, will this work?
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No issues using a power strip with one converter. Just be completely sure it's the appropriate voltage for all your chargers. You'll need a 110/220v power bar. A typical 110v power bar likely will melt/short/fry. Most chargers can handle 110/220v but that's rarer in cheap power bars.
Electricity doesn't care about the shape of plug or where it gets reconfigured, as long as the voltage is right.
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Damselfish
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Are you talking converter (voltage) or adapter (plug shape?) Sure you can use one either way, but do you even need a converter? So many electronics handle dual voltage. Not all power strips do so as said have to get one that does. When I went shopping for a compact one for travel I found many that didn't, which was sort of surprising.
Take a look at your chargers first. Most should show 50/60Hz and 110-220/230/240V. It's becoming rare that devices don't support both standards, unless chinese knockoffs. May not need a power converter and just the plug converter with compatible power strip.
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Oz Chris
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When I travel I always take a power board (what we all them down under) and a couple of plug adapters. Makes life so much easier.
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KeithG
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As noted above there is likely no need for a power converter unless you have some vintage chargers. Check your chargers.
But be aware that a 110 power bar stops working very quickly when you plug it into 220 (I learned that the hard way). Since then I picked up a universal 220 mini power bar. The bar works 220 or 110 and allows all of the common plugs to be inserted. So I only have to take 1 adapter that will allow me to plug in the bar.
But be aware that a 110 power bar stops working very quickly when you plug it into 220 (I learned that the hard way). Since then I picked up a universal 220 mini power bar. The bar works 220 or 110 and allows all of the common plugs to be inserted. So I only have to take 1 adapter that will allow me to plug in the bar.
Never Use a Surge Protector with a Step-Down Transformer
We had problems with our former 24VDC - 230VAC inverter when guests used power strips with a surge-protector and since then we do not allow them anymore.
Further be careful to use the proper size. 50 Watt inverters (converters) from 220 - 110 are useless in my opinion.
We had problems with our former 24VDC - 230VAC inverter when guests used power strips with a surge-protector and since then we do not allow them anymore.
Further be careful to use the proper size. 50 Watt inverters (converters) from 220 - 110 are useless in my opinion.
outofofficebrb
HARRO HUNNAYYY
I'm your girl! I'm addicted to Indonesia (especially liveaboards) and I also have a lot of camera gear and electronics to charge when I'm on them. I did extensive research on this.....Here's your solution that has been tried and true in Indonesia already.
Get this. It is a power strip/surge protector with universal voltage so you will not need to bring a bulky converter. You can plug it in anywhere in the world. You can then plug in any electronics into this that also have a 100-250v range (or if it matches the exact voltage inn the country where you are) with no adapters needed for those electronics because of the universal sockets. You will be very popular on dive boats or at airports.
NO converter needed. You will still need an adapter to have it fit Indonesian wall outlets or wherever you are traveling to but those are super tiny and light to carry and you will only need 1 - the one at the wall where you plug the strip in. I like to bring one of these as well so it gives me 4 USB outlets and frees up even more outlets. You can also use it at home as it has a standard 3 prong North American plug.
I was charging multiple sets of strobe batteries and camera batteries at once along with my video light and backup light all at the same time. Sometimes my phone plus a few other phones were plugged into the USB ports. It's a bit bigger/heavier than normal power strips/surge protectors than we're used to at home but it is worth the size and weight to carry given the convenience.
Get this. It is a power strip/surge protector with universal voltage so you will not need to bring a bulky converter. You can plug it in anywhere in the world. You can then plug in any electronics into this that also have a 100-250v range (or if it matches the exact voltage inn the country where you are) with no adapters needed for those electronics because of the universal sockets. You will be very popular on dive boats or at airports.
NO converter needed. You will still need an adapter to have it fit Indonesian wall outlets or wherever you are traveling to but those are super tiny and light to carry and you will only need 1 - the one at the wall where you plug the strip in. I like to bring one of these as well so it gives me 4 USB outlets and frees up even more outlets. You can also use it at home as it has a standard 3 prong North American plug.I was charging multiple sets of strobe batteries and camera batteries at once along with my video light and backup light all at the same time. Sometimes my phone plus a few other phones were plugged into the USB ports. It's a bit bigger/heavier than normal power strips/surge protectors than we're used to at home but it is worth the size and weight to carry given the convenience.
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Warmwater Wank
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What she said! I've got something similar and while I've yet to become very popular from using it it sure avoids any charging concerns. Generators and power grids in remote places can create some unusual, brief instant conditions that you don't even want to worry about. As (ooo)brb stated you only need one small 2 pin converter to plug it in, it's universal outlets take almost any other plug type. // ww
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