Is this a converter for 3 prongs to 2 prongs? Can it be used in Japan?
284451
Not a converter. Look at the customer images. Japanese outlets use equal-sized prongs, so you'll need an adapter for that, most likely.
284452
No. What you plug to the wall looks exactly like what you would plug into the outlet. It just allows you to plug 3 things on this adaptor versus one on the wall.
284453
It doesn't convert, it just expands the number of outlets. You plug it into a 3 prong outlet so that you have 3 - 3 prong outlets instead of 1. I don't know about Japan.
284454
I checked this out with a technical expert to make sure; it is not a convertor because it's a grounded outlet and it cannot be used in Japan because they use different plugs. Hope this helps...
284455
No, this is a simple 3-prong to 3-prong device. The plug shape is the same on both sides. It looks similar to this one, the photo shows the back side. http://www.telstarpro.com/files/images/ELECTRICAL/ROUND1/AC-52web.jpg
441747
Yes, if you are charging DC devices like laptops, cellphones, etc. - probably not if you want to use a hair dryer or clock (Japan has 50 cycle power at only 100 volts so many US clock would not work there and heat producing devices would not be at 100% power). The adapter has two non polarized US type plus that will fit a Japanese socket ok and it fits a U.S. polarized or 3prong plug just fine.
1668
I don't think so. I don't use it that way. I've seen converter plugs that turn 3prong into 2prong. I think this plug doesn't have room on the back to user 2 converters.
469883
This is not a voltage converter. It is merely an adapter that allows you to use either the two- or three-pronged plug. Both are used in Italy. You still need a converter to change from 220 volt to 110 volt current. Most computers have a switch on the back that allows you to select either voltage. Then you would need an adapter to change from the US 3-prong plug to the Italian 2- or 3- prong plug.
1889301
I think it was 3 prong. I don't know because the units failed rapidly and I discarded them about a month after the purchase.
889922
This is not a converter. It is an adapter specific to Israel with three prongs for the outlet. See Paul A. Susen's answer below - he thoroughly explained the difference.
1459935
Yes. I have used it in Korea. Korea uses a 2-prong plug similar to Germany & France.
1881832
I am using a 3-prong into a 2-prong adapter in my electricity 2-prong outlet. I have 4.50 amps. If you are in another country besides the United States, you would have a different outlet.
1604875
I don't think so. It has two flat prongs. You would need an adaptor and converter.
1627501
It takes a USA 3 prong plug no problem, although the 3rd ground pin isn't carried through. It has worked for me in Europe with no issues, and appears it will work well in other parts of the world fine too.
951241
This comes with a 2 prong plug but rounded ones that are mostly used in India. Something like this - http://shanuindia.com/electrical/extension-cords-spike-busters/2pcs-2-pin-conversion-plug-flat-to-normal-indian-socket/ Since there is no voltage converter, you won't be able to use it in the U.S. using a simple pin converter. You will have to use a transformer pin of some kind for this to work here. Hope this helps!....
1232985
It's about a 1/2" to wide; the connectors are polarized. It doesn't work with a 2 to 3 prong converter, either and they're slightly too long to work in a 1 to 3 socket adapter. A small power strip will work.
970860
It will accept three prong grounded plug, however are your machines compatible with 220V? If they are only 120V then you'll need a voltage transformer such as this:Ceptics 150W Travel Voltage Converter with 3 Outlets + 4 USB inputs - Frustration-Free Packaging
1746792
I think you would have to buy a coverter for it because the prongs are made for use in north america. Hope this helps
2200971
No, I own three by two different comanies and they all have two prongs. You can buy a three prong adapter if you want to but most electrical outlets are grounded anyway.
247493
Hi, Lu- It has US, European, and English/Irish inputs and outputs - which also cover Japan, Thailand, Australia, and other places - so it's pretty universal. Note that it does not change voltages. It is an adapter, not a power converter. I don't particularly like how it fits into some inset wall outlets in Europe - the device has some weight to it, so it can tend to pull out of the wall. There are small adapters for Europe that work much better.
489918
Hi, I found the standard to be all three prong, not really two prong. They're cheap enough so get at least one two prong if you're worried. You'll be more than happy with the Orei grounded universal, thats all I used. Good luck :)