I will be traveling to Kenya where the current is 220. Will I be able to use this charger with an adapter plug only and not a voltage converter?
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Sorry for my first reply, second look at the device does indicate it handles 100 to 240 Volts at 50 to 60 Hz (Cycles per Second). A little more research indicates the Kenya power source normally is 220 to 240 Volts at 50 Hz (Cycles per Second) so it appears the adapter will work but another problem appears which is the two prong AC plug on the charger probably will not mate to their wall plug so you will probable need the adapter plug see this web site ( http://www.adaptelec.com/wa7-travel-plug-adapter-for-england-ireland-etc-type-g-bs-1363-p-3.html ). Good Luck.
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The charger can handle input voltage from 100 to 240 volts. So, you should be able to use the charger with only an adapter. I have found the charger to be quick in recharging the batteries.
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The 220 you refer to is the voltage available to you from their power source (ie. wall outlet). The voltage source required for the charger is 115 volts AC thru two AC prongs on the charger which hook into a standard U.S. wall outlet or Twelve to Twenty Four volt DC voltage source that would hook up to a cigarette plug type connection which would connect thru a cord and plug into the charger. Save yourself a lot of trouble -- get a 220 Volt AC converter that the two prong AC plug on the charger can plug into. Good Luck.
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The pin of this charger is not compatible with 220. They have a very different plug point not like US type.
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I use this device overseas where we only have 220V. I just use an adapter to convert the plugs to the proper type (no transformer). It works well. No problems for months since I purchased it.
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No , I just check the nameplate it listed only for 120v ac. To use it with 220 you would need a stepdown transformer (from 220v to 120v) then you could plug this in the 120 plug on the transformer. Depends on how much you need this charger as I would think the price of a transformer would be at least half of the charger. Hope this helps. Also if you do get the stepdown transformer it needs to at least match this load (.9A at 120v ac--again base of the name plate, so you would only need a small one)
101612
This charger plug is made for US market. If you travel outside of US, please use a converter as the outlet is different from US.
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I had an email address for the manufacture of this device, so I wrote & asked about using it in Peru. Here is the answer: "That it can be charged in Peru and it won't harm the device. Anything charged via USB can be charged with any Voltage.The only thing that need converters are the heavy duty electronics and the devices charged via an ac outlet."I hope this helps. I have this charger & a larger one by the same company & both have served me well when I traveled within the USA.Jane Jones
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Not too sure about Africa, but when we have traveled to Europe we would just need an adaptor to run any 12 volt charger that works on a 110 outlet.
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The charger is working for 110 and 240V, but you need an traveladapter for traveling abroad
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Yes you can. I used it in India. All you need is a Universal adaptor. Here is the way you connect. Buy World Traveler Universal adaptor. This has wall connector for any country in the world. Connect this first to the wall. Connect your batter charger to the universal adaptor. You do not need to worry about 240V or 120V etc. The batter chargers takes any input. Does this help?
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You havn't stated what country you plan to use it in, or why you don't have a 120VAC source. which makes a difference. You can get what you need from Amazon (search Amazon, get the best price) or go to: www.220converters.com/store/, and select "travel voltage converters". Be sure to get two things or something that combines the two functions: the plug adaptor to be able to plug in, which will depend on your country, plus the voltage converter that converts from the power characteristics you have to 120VAC, 60hz. Other good sources: www.110220volts.com, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets, www.worldstandards.eu/electricity.htm
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With the use of an adapter it should be fine. When traveling abroad I always have adapters to convert other countries power source.
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Yes, I own one and live in South Africa, we use 220V. The charger is 110 - 220 volt so it works everywhere. You only need the plug adapter since the changer has the flat pin US plug.
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It comes with a "travel adapter"-type charger, Model MCS-01WT, with the following specs: Input: 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 0.2A Output: 5.0V, 1.2A So, basically, you can plug it in wherever you go. It also comes with an additional plug adapter, but I don't have it on hand right now to verify its type, though I might wildly guess it's for European plugs.
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The charger is made for US Market which is 120V 60hz so without a converter it will not work
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The short answer is 'yes'. The charger plugs directly into a 120v outlet, and that is how I use it. It appears that there is an adaptor that plugs into the charger, and then can be plugged into a 240v supply. I have had no use for that, and do not know how universal it may be. But the charger says it can be used for either voltage.
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Most all chargers (e.g. for cell phone, camera, laptop) can handle 100-240V and only an adapter is needed -converter won't hurt though. If the devices says nothing, chances are good it can't handle 240 V and you have to have a converter. You'll damage the device otherwise. The converter needs to be able to handle the Watts of the device
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My charger came with two options. You can plug in to the computer or with the adapter use in 110. I think it would smoke with 220, but in my travels, I was always able to find 110, maybe with the round plugs.
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Oh, one thing more........... charger can be plugged into any voltage between 100 VAC and 240 VAC so it can be used anywhere in the world where that voltage range is available. Just make sure you take outlet adapters with you on overseas trips.