UK to US adapters - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

BluebottleFlyer · 06-11-2008, 01:13 AM

Don't know whether this should be in here or in the Comic-Con section...anyway, I'm just wondering if there's any good places to get an adapter that you can plug UK plugs into, which in turn plug into US sockets. The reason for this is because I'll need to charge my phone while I'm in San Diego.

WiltsAKGirl17 · 06-11-2008, 03:58 AM

As I recall, I'm pretty sure they sell these things at Wal-Marts in with the luggage and whatnot. (At least they do in the Midtown Anchorage Wal-Mart...)

Other than that, I'm afraid I can't be of much help. Sorry-- hope that's what you're looking for!

Frankie_4_Prez · 06-11-2008, 04:25 AM

Uh, I'd buy something from amazon.com, otherwise look up some large electronics store, or alternatively, a travel store (the kind that sells luggage, travel guides, maps, etc.) The biggest thing to look out for is the voltage of your equipment. I do believe most of the US runs on 110 V.

narfcake · 06-11-2008, 05:05 AM

+1 on the voltage requirements.

That said, what model is your phone and what's the output voltage on the adapter? A/C adapters are $1-2 around local thrift shops here ... that may be even cheaper than a plug adapter.

BluebottleFlyer · 06-12-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by narfcake

+1 on the voltage requirements.

That said, what model is your phone and what's the output voltage on the adapter? A/C adapters are $1-2 around local thrift shops here ... that may be even cheaper than a plug adapter.

My phone is an NEC e616, I've had it for the last 4 years. According to the charger the input voltage is 100-240V, while the output is 5.3V.

narfcake · 06-18-2008, 09:41 AM

Well, haven't ran across one yet in the 8 thrift shops I've hit in the past week ... since your adapter is a "worldwide voltage" one, I'm thinking at this poit to just consider a plug adapter.

06-11-2008, 01:13 AM	#1
BluebottleFlyer Foster's Legend Bug/monster/snowman/surfer creator at work Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA (originally from County Durham, UK) Posts: 506	UK to US adapters Don't know whether this should be in here or in the Comic-Con section...anyway, I'm just wondering if there's any good places to get an adapter that you can plug UK plugs into, which in turn plug into US sockets. The reason for this is because I'll need to charge my phone while I'm in San Diego. __________________ "There's no promise of safety on these second-hand wings, but I'm willing to find out what impossible means" ~ "The Melting Point of Wax" - Thrice

06-11-2008, 03:58 AM	#2
WiltsAKGirl17 Dorkfish Now all I need are dance fans and I can go to Cama'i! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bush Alaska, USA Posts: 583	As I recall, I'm pretty sure they sell these things at Wal-Marts in with the luggage and whatnot. (At least they do in the Midtown Anchorage Wal-Mart...) Other than that, I'm afraid I can't be of much help. Sorry-- hope that's what you're looking for! __________________ Anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great. ~ Ratatouille

06-11-2008, 04:25 AM	#3
Frankie_4_Prez At Home Frankie encourages you to READ! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 203	Uh, I'd buy something from amazon.com, otherwise look up some large electronics store, or alternatively, a travel store (the kind that sells luggage, travel guides, maps, etc.) The biggest thing to look out for is the voltage of your equipment. I do believe most of the US runs on 110 V. __________________ Give us your tired, your poor Imaginary Friends with no beds but the floor...

06-11-2008, 05:05 AM	#4
narfcake Newly Abandoned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Smoggy SoCal Posts: 41	+1 on the voltage requirements. That said, what model is your phone and what's the output voltage on the adapter? A/C adapters are $1-2 around local thrift shops here ... that may be even cheaper than a plug adapter.

06-18-2008, 09:41 AM	#6
narfcake Newly Abandoned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Smoggy SoCal Posts: 41	Well, haven't ran across one yet in the 8 thrift shops I've hit in the past week ... since your adapter is a "worldwide voltage" one, I'm thinking at this poit to just consider a plug adapter.