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I live in the US, and will be traveling to Scotland. I will need to charge my laptop and phone (macbook and iPhone if it matters) while I am there, and I have been receiving some mixed advice about what kind of power adapter and/or convertor I need to get. All my devices have the standard US type B power plugs, while in the UK, as I understand it, they use type G.
- Some people have said that all I need is a cheap little adapter that converts between type B and type G plugs, like this one. They say that my devices "can handle" the difference in voltage.
- Others say that I need a fancy converter to convert between the different voltages in the two countries.
Which is correct, and why?
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I live in the US, and will be traveling to Scotland. I will need to charge my laptop and phone (macbook and iPhone if it matters) while I am there, and I have been receiving some mixed advice about what kind of power adapter and/or convertor I need to get. All my devices have the standard US type B power plugs, while in the UK, as I understand it, they use type G.
- Some people have said that all I need is a cheap little adapter that converts between type B and type G plugs, like this one. They say that my devices "can handle" the difference in voltage.
- Others say that I need a fancy converter to convert between the different voltages in the two countries.
Which is correct, and why?
usa power scotland
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Your link contains this warning, which may not apply for a Laptop : PLEASE NOTE: This travel power adapter set DOES NOT CONVERT VOLTAGE. For that you need a separate step down transformer for Europe.
– Mark Johnson
3 hours ago
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I live in the US, and will be traveling to Scotland. I will need to charge my laptop and phone (macbook and iPhone if it matters) while I am there, and I have been receiving some mixed advice about what kind of power adapter and/or convertor I need to get. All my devices have the standard US type B power plugs, while in the UK, as I understand it, they use type G.
- Some people have said that all I need is a cheap little adapter that converts between type B and type G plugs, like this one. They say that my devices "can handle" the difference in voltage.
- Others say that I need a fancy converter to convert between the different voltages in the two countries.
Which is correct, and why?
usa power scotland
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I live in the US, and will be traveling to Scotland. I will need to charge my laptop and phone (macbook and iPhone if it matters) while I am there, and I have been receiving some mixed advice about what kind of power adapter and/or convertor I need to get. All my devices have the standard US type B power plugs, while in the UK, as I understand it, they use type G.
- Some people have said that all I need is a cheap little adapter that converts between type B and type G plugs, like this one. They say that my devices "can handle" the difference in voltage.
- Others say that I need a fancy converter to convert between the different voltages in the two countries.
Which is correct, and why?
usa power scotland
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Your link contains this warning, which may not apply for a Laptop : PLEASE NOTE: This travel power adapter set DOES NOT CONVERT VOLTAGE. For that you need a separate step down transformer for Europe.
– Mark Johnson
3 hours ago
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Your link contains this warning, which may not apply for a Laptop : PLEASE NOTE: This travel power adapter set DOES NOT CONVERT VOLTAGE. For that you need a separate step down transformer for Europe.
– Mark Johnson
3 hours ago
Your link contains this warning, which may not apply for a Laptop : PLEASE NOTE: This travel power adapter set DOES NOT CONVERT VOLTAGE. For that you need a separate step down transformer for Europe.
– Mark Johnson
3 hours ago
Your link contains this warning, which may not apply for a Laptop : PLEASE NOTE: This travel power adapter set DOES NOT CONVERT VOLTAGE. For that you need a separate step down transformer for Europe.
– Mark Johnson
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Almost certainly, each AC to DC converter you have will support both UK and US voltages, and you do not need a voltage converter.
To be absolutely sure, look at the back of your laptop's charger and your AC-to-USB plug. There should be a label that, among other things, specifies supported input voltages and AC frequencies. If it says something like "100-240V" and "50-60Hz" you only need a simple plug type converter.
answered 7 hours ago
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As a Scot who lives in the US but often travels back to Scotland, I endorse this answer :) Unless you have some weird knockoff, the Apple chargers will have no problem with the voltages. My preference is plug convertor that has a couple of USB sockets built in.
– Laconic Droid
7 hours ago
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The adapters are rated at a higher voltage and should be fine.
To ensure everything is fine you can buy Apple's World Travel Kit. This is designed for MacBook's and iPhones and will work in the UK:
The kit is designed to work with iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac notebooks. It is compatible with Apple USB-C Power Adapters, MagSafe and MagSafe 2 Power Adapters, 10W and 12W USB Power Adapters, and Portable Power Adapters.
The AC plugs included in the World Travel Adapter Kit directly support power points in North America, Japan, China, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Korea, Australia, Hong Kong and Brazil.
answered 8 hours ago
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I have this kit, but it won't work to charge an iPhone, unless you're charging the phone by connecting it to the MacBook (possible, but cumbersome). This travel kit does work for the iPad charger, which will also work with an iPhone (USB connector).
– Mike Harris
2 hours ago
1
@Mike is correct: one can't use any of these to charge an iPhone directly. But I always travel with a MacBook Air, its power supply, and a simple plug adapter that'll work in the country I'm in. When I get where I'm going, I plug in the computer, If the phone needs juice, I can plug it into the computer or use the Apple wall wart I also carry in my goody bag.
– David
1 hour ago
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Almost certainly, each AC to DC converter you have will support both UK and US voltages, and you do not need a voltage converter.
To be absolutely sure, look at the back of your laptop's charger and your AC-to-USB plug. There should be a label that, among other things, specifies supported input voltages and AC frequencies. If it says something like "100-240V" and "50-60Hz" you only need a simple plug type converter.
answered 7 hours ago
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As a Scot who lives in the US but often travels back to Scotland, I endorse this answer :) Unless you have some weird knockoff, the Apple chargers will have no problem with the voltages. My preference is plug convertor that has a couple of USB sockets built in.
– Laconic Droid
7 hours ago
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Almost certainly, each AC to DC converter you have will support both UK and US voltages, and you do not need a voltage converter.
To be absolutely sure, look at the back of your laptop's charger and your AC-to-USB plug. There should be a label that, among other things, specifies supported input voltages and AC frequencies. If it says something like "100-240V" and "50-60Hz" you only need a simple plug type converter.
answered 7 hours ago
Patricia ShanahanPatricia Shanahan
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As a Scot who lives in the US but often travels back to Scotland, I endorse this answer :) Unless you have some weird knockoff, the Apple chargers will have no problem with the voltages. My preference is plug convertor that has a couple of USB sockets built in.
– Laconic Droid
7 hours ago
add a comment
|
Almost certainly, each AC to DC converter you have will support both UK and US voltages, and you do not need a voltage converter.
To be absolutely sure, look at the back of your laptop's charger and your AC-to-USB plug. There should be a label that, among other things, specifies supported input voltages and AC frequencies. If it says something like "100-240V" and "50-60Hz" you only need a simple plug type converter.
answered 7 hours ago
Patricia ShanahanPatricia Shanahan
7,9392 gold badges28 silver badges48 bronze badges
Almost certainly, each AC to DC converter you have will support both UK and US voltages, and you do not need a voltage converter.
To be absolutely sure, look at the back of your laptop's charger and your AC-to-USB plug. There should be a label that, among other things, specifies supported input voltages and AC frequencies. If it says something like "100-240V" and "50-60Hz" you only need a simple plug type converter.
answered 7 hours ago
Patricia ShanahanPatricia Shanahan
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answered 7 hours ago
Patricia ShanahanPatricia Shanahan
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answered 7 hours ago
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answered 7 hours ago
Patricia ShanahanPatricia Shanahan
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As a Scot who lives in the US but often travels back to Scotland, I endorse this answer :) Unless you have some weird knockoff, the Apple chargers will have no problem with the voltages. My preference is plug convertor that has a couple of USB sockets built in.
– Laconic Droid
7 hours ago
add a comment
|
5
As a Scot who lives in the US but often travels back to Scotland, I endorse this answer :) Unless you have some weird knockoff, the Apple chargers will have no problem with the voltages. My preference is plug convertor that has a couple of USB sockets built in.
– Laconic Droid
7 hours ago
5
5
As a Scot who lives in the US but often travels back to Scotland, I endorse this answer :) Unless you have some weird knockoff, the Apple chargers will have no problem with the voltages. My preference is plug convertor that has a couple of USB sockets built in.
– Laconic Droid
7 hours ago
As a Scot who lives in the US but often travels back to Scotland, I endorse this answer :) Unless you have some weird knockoff, the Apple chargers will have no problem with the voltages. My preference is plug convertor that has a couple of USB sockets built in.
– Laconic Droid
7 hours ago
add a comment
|
The adapters are rated at a higher voltage and should be fine.
To ensure everything is fine you can buy Apple's World Travel Kit. This is designed for MacBook's and iPhones and will work in the UK:
The kit is designed to work with iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac notebooks. It is compatible with Apple USB-C Power Adapters, MagSafe and MagSafe 2 Power Adapters, 10W and 12W USB Power Adapters, and Portable Power Adapters.
The AC plugs included in the World Travel Adapter Kit directly support power points in North America, Japan, China, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Korea, Australia, Hong Kong and Brazil.
answered 8 hours ago
DaniilDaniil
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I have this kit, but it won't work to charge an iPhone, unless you're charging the phone by connecting it to the MacBook (possible, but cumbersome). This travel kit does work for the iPad charger, which will also work with an iPhone (USB connector).
– Mike Harris
2 hours ago
1
@Mike is correct: one can't use any of these to charge an iPhone directly. But I always travel with a MacBook Air, its power supply, and a simple plug adapter that'll work in the country I'm in. When I get where I'm going, I plug in the computer, If the phone needs juice, I can plug it into the computer or use the Apple wall wart I also carry in my goody bag.
– David
1 hour ago
add a comment
|
The adapters are rated at a higher voltage and should be fine.
To ensure everything is fine you can buy Apple's World Travel Kit. This is designed for MacBook's and iPhones and will work in the UK:
The kit is designed to work with iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac notebooks. It is compatible with Apple USB-C Power Adapters, MagSafe and MagSafe 2 Power Adapters, 10W and 12W USB Power Adapters, and Portable Power Adapters.
The AC plugs included in the World Travel Adapter Kit directly support power points in North America, Japan, China, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Korea, Australia, Hong Kong and Brazil.
answered 8 hours ago
DaniilDaniil
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2
I have this kit, but it won't work to charge an iPhone, unless you're charging the phone by connecting it to the MacBook (possible, but cumbersome). This travel kit does work for the iPad charger, which will also work with an iPhone (USB connector).
– Mike Harris
2 hours ago
1
@Mike is correct: one can't use any of these to charge an iPhone directly. But I always travel with a MacBook Air, its power supply, and a simple plug adapter that'll work in the country I'm in. When I get where I'm going, I plug in the computer, If the phone needs juice, I can plug it into the computer or use the Apple wall wart I also carry in my goody bag.
– David
1 hour ago
add a comment
|
The adapters are rated at a higher voltage and should be fine.
To ensure everything is fine you can buy Apple's World Travel Kit. This is designed for MacBook's and iPhones and will work in the UK:
The kit is designed to work with iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac notebooks. It is compatible with Apple USB-C Power Adapters, MagSafe and MagSafe 2 Power Adapters, 10W and 12W USB Power Adapters, and Portable Power Adapters.
The AC plugs included in the World Travel Adapter Kit directly support power points in North America, Japan, China, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Korea, Australia, Hong Kong and Brazil.
answered 8 hours ago
DaniilDaniil
8,0041 gold badge18 silver badges73 bronze badges
The adapters are rated at a higher voltage and should be fine.
To ensure everything is fine you can buy Apple's World Travel Kit. This is designed for MacBook's and iPhones and will work in the UK:
The kit is designed to work with iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac notebooks. It is compatible with Apple USB-C Power Adapters, MagSafe and MagSafe 2 Power Adapters, 10W and 12W USB Power Adapters, and Portable Power Adapters.
The AC plugs included in the World Travel Adapter Kit directly support power points in North America, Japan, China, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Korea, Australia, Hong Kong and Brazil.
answered 8 hours ago
DaniilDaniil
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answered 8 hours ago
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answered 8 hours ago
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answered 8 hours ago
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I have this kit, but it won't work to charge an iPhone, unless you're charging the phone by connecting it to the MacBook (possible, but cumbersome). This travel kit does work for the iPad charger, which will also work with an iPhone (USB connector).
– Mike Harris
2 hours ago
1
@Mike is correct: one can't use any of these to charge an iPhone directly. But I always travel with a MacBook Air, its power supply, and a simple plug adapter that'll work in the country I'm in. When I get where I'm going, I plug in the computer, If the phone needs juice, I can plug it into the computer or use the Apple wall wart I also carry in my goody bag.
– David
1 hour ago
add a comment
|
2
I have this kit, but it won't work to charge an iPhone, unless you're charging the phone by connecting it to the MacBook (possible, but cumbersome). This travel kit does work for the iPad charger, which will also work with an iPhone (USB connector).
– Mike Harris
2 hours ago
1
@Mike is correct: one can't use any of these to charge an iPhone directly. But I always travel with a MacBook Air, its power supply, and a simple plug adapter that'll work in the country I'm in. When I get where I'm going, I plug in the computer, If the phone needs juice, I can plug it into the computer or use the Apple wall wart I also carry in my goody bag.
– David
1 hour ago
2
2
I have this kit, but it won't work to charge an iPhone, unless you're charging the phone by connecting it to the MacBook (possible, but cumbersome). This travel kit does work for the iPad charger, which will also work with an iPhone (USB connector).
– Mike Harris
2 hours ago
I have this kit, but it won't work to charge an iPhone, unless you're charging the phone by connecting it to the MacBook (possible, but cumbersome). This travel kit does work for the iPad charger, which will also work with an iPhone (USB connector).
– Mike Harris
2 hours ago
1
1
@Mike is correct: one can't use any of these to charge an iPhone directly. But I always travel with a MacBook Air, its power supply, and a simple plug adapter that'll work in the country I'm in. When I get where I'm going, I plug in the computer, If the phone needs juice, I can plug it into the computer or use the Apple wall wart I also carry in my goody bag.
– David
1 hour ago
@Mike is correct: one can't use any of these to charge an iPhone directly. But I always travel with a MacBook Air, its power supply, and a simple plug adapter that'll work in the country I'm in. When I get where I'm going, I plug in the computer, If the phone needs juice, I can plug it into the computer or use the Apple wall wart I also carry in my goody bag.
– David
1 hour ago
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Your link contains this warning, which may not apply for a Laptop : PLEASE NOTE: This travel power adapter set DOES NOT CONVERT VOLTAGE. For that you need a separate step down transformer for Europe.
– Mark Johnson
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