AC Power Adapters - Do I Really Need Them?
by: Tara Pearce
By now you have decided where you want to go and if you have read my
ac adapter article you know whether or not you need to bring along some
ac power adapters. Unfortunately, like many things in life, there are
no exact rules governing travel adapters.
I recommend bringing power adapters even if you know your destination
uses the same kind of ac plug. Many tropical vacation destinations only
have power outlets without a ground. Therefore if you have a grounded
plug (like on your laptop) you will need an ac power adapter to convert
it for a non-grounded outlet. North Americans please remember that many
of your appliances with non-grounded plugs are polarized. (ie. They
can only fit in one way). You may need an ac wall adapter in many countries
as their outlets will not accept polarized plugs.
If you are traveling to Great Britain you should be extra careful about
which ac adapters you bring. Britain doesn't have a standardized
system for ac adaptors and actually have several different kinds of
wall outlets, so you may need to purchase a travel adapter once you
reach your hotel. If you do, you can find foreign plug adapters at the
local hardware store.
These ac wall adapters are relatively cheap and I recommend bringing
several with you. Power adapters are easy to lose and fellow travelers
will want to borrow an adapter from you. Always carry at least one ac
adapter with you at all times – maybe in your backpack - because
you don’t want to be caught without a power adapter when you need
it. And please don’t forget these electrical adapter plugs do
NOT convert electricity. Please take a look at my Power Converter page
for more information.
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