power converter Plaza Resort Bonaire???

[scubaaaronh]

We are staying at the plaza resort in a few weeks and i was wondering what kind (if any) of a power converter i would need for my Olympus C5060 battery charger?

 

[socaldiver]

I don't believe you will need a converter. I had my laptop and just plugged it in, also the wife recharged the batteries on her digital as well.

 

[diversteve]

We are staying at the plaza resort in a few weeks and i was wondering what kind (if any) of a power converter i would need for my Olympus C5060 battery charger?

The power on Bonaire is 127V 50 Cycle. My Sony camcorder batteries charged fine in the Sony charger as it's rated for 100-220/50-60c. So if your camera has the same option, you should be fine.

In our condo, all the plugs were Euro, but the spacing is the same so U.S. plugs worked. There was also another set of small round plugs that I'm assuming were Dutch. I think they both had the same voltage though.

I think battery chargers for flash units are more sensitive, so if you have one, Toucan Dive provides a battery charging station in the dive shop. It's to the left around the corner as you enter.

More than you probably want to know about it here: http://www.infobonaire.com/technology.html

 

[scubaaaronh]

Mine Has The Same Electrical Rating I Just Didn't Know If They Had The Flat Blades Or The Round Pin, And Wasn't Sure What To Get If They Had The Round Pins

 

[dvrliz1]

You are fine. Most of the places have "dual" outlets. We have no problem plugging in things. Just don't bring an alarm clock or a US made microwave (not that you will). The clock will not keep correct time (50 vs 60 cycles) and the micro doesn't work well (we tried it, it takes longer to cook stuff and gets hot quicker). Aaron, remind me when you will be on the island? We will be there Jan 19 - Feb 17. Would love to get together for dinner at Gibi's on a Tuesday night!

Liz and Ed Ginocchio

 

[scubaaaronh]

You are fine. Most of the places have "dual" outlets. We have no problem plugging in things. Just don't bring an alarm clock or a US made microwave (not that you will). The clock will not keep correct time (50 vs 60 cycles) and the micro doesn't work well (we tried it, it takes longer to cook stuff and gets hot quicker). Aaron, remind me when you will be on the island? We will be there Jan 19 - Feb 17. Would love to get together for dinner at Gibi's on a Tuesday night!

Liz and Ed Ginocchio

Feb 26 through march 6 we will be there.
If you'll be on the island at that time that would be great.

 

[diversteve]

Mine Has The Same Electrical Rating I Just Didn't Know If They Had The Flat Blades Or The Round Pin, And Wasn't Sure What To Get If They Had The Round Pins

If you ever need something in the future, Radio Shack sells a kit with all the adapters. I think it's about $20. You won't need it in Bonaire though. Our U.S. plugs fit perfectly into the outlet that has the extra slot at 45' on one side.

 

[scubaaaronh]

cool thanks for all the replies on it i was kind of wndering what to do