I am bringing a 6 outlet power strip, 3 wire grounded, for our cabin on a cruise ship. Can I use it with an adapter in Italy for phones?
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Maybe, if the power strip is safe to use with 240 volts. Also, check to make sure that your phone outlet adapters also accept both 120 and 240 volts...most do. Universal power strips, such as this one (http://www.amazon.com/VCT-USP600-Universal-Built-Protector/dp/B0036ZE6V0/ref=pd_sim_e_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1MH4JJ5AYFZH8XK8RRYS) are safe for both 120 and 240 volts.
1116488
We used in Portugal & Italy to charge Android phones. We also used the Amazon Kindle EU Power Adapter w/USB connector to charge our phones.
2053171
This power strip has a 3-prong plug. To use it in Italy I purchased an adapter with 2-prong plug and it worked beautifully.
1496853
Yes but you will need to buy a voltage converter to plug into thAt plug. You will need that 3 prong plug all over Italy. You can charge your Smart phone without a converter if you have the original cord that came with your phone. It accepts both 110 and 220.
331142
There are 5 adapter for all over the world, but I am not sure. You may want to contact the country travel service they can answer what voltage they use.
199111
I used this in Italy for two years with just the adaptor and although it worked, it did get really hot and would turn off on its own...I suggest you use a converter! I never did and when I got back to the States it broke:(
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I see no reason why not. In the past I had no problems using US made powerstrips abroad. Save space by needing just 1 adapter, rather than 4-6.
192057
I am now using it in Hong Kong (220V) and I need an adapter as the pins of the plug are different. Depends on what kind plug/pins do the sockets in Italy allow, you probably need an adapter which you can easily purchase in the market.
1468068
Yes. The power strip has a USA 3-prong plug on the end. You will need an adapter to plug it into the wall outlets for other countries. I recommend the Ceptics universal adapters. They come in sets of 3 for each country, and accept inputs from just about any country's plugs (same outlets as the adapter itself). You can buy all of these on amazon.
2194857
Yes. I used only the plug adapter in Italy. Most electronics do the automatic converting nowadays.
75144
I used mine on a river cruise ship that had the standard 2 prong, European outlet. It heated as expected but I didn't get much use of it. Unfortunately for me, the cord wasn't long enough to get to where I needed the pad! I will continue to carry it with me and keep my fingers crossed that I'll have outlets in more useful places on future trips.
1314110
You will need to add the European adapter plug. I've used this both in Italy and in Africa. Very handy...with several charging options in one plug.
589855
These adapters, for use in Italy, will take two plugs. So you can charge both devices with just one adapter.
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Yes....in fact we did the same thing in Italy with a 4s. What happens is that you need your entire normal power charger and the cord. Instead of plugging that into the wall, you plug that into the adapter that works for Italy. Then the adapter goes into the Italian wall. The iPhone is self-switching with regards to power supplyNote too that some European wall sockets have a power switch (like a light switch). So make sure you are getting a charge when you plug in.
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Yes, I have used mine in Venice, Barcelona, Lyon, and Sicily. Yes, you will need a plug ADAPTER . so you can get it into the wall plug with nothing changing. You do NOT need a converter since is already conforms to Europe's 240 vs. USA 120. Most hair dryers do the same, and so do most telephones and computers. If the appliance says 110-220 or 120 - 240 or something like that -- close enough -- electrical power in US fluxuates between 110 to 120, so it's fine. Just buy the $5 conveter plug which takes the US plug straight and changes it into the round ones. No electricity changes.
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We just returned from two weeks in Italy. We used the charger with a 100-240 V AC plug and adapter for the Italian wall outlets and it worked beautifully.
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The strip worked well for me in Europe and on a river cruise with dual voltage appliances like my razor and IPad charger. I use a grounded european adapter plug to connect between the power strip and a wall outlet. Do not use 120 volt only US devices on 240 volt european current.