I have seen two different adapters for Italy -- the Std. European (non-grounded), which I already own, and another 3-pronged grounded one. Any idea how I can tell when I might need the 3-pronged one? Don't want to buy if I don't have to. Thx!
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5548 posts
You only need the 2 pronged one. It is similar to the U.S. We have 3 pronged plugs and 2 pronged plugs. The 2 pronged plugs work in all outlets.
Posted by
Baltimore
104 posts
I typically bring a 3 to 2 prong adapter (US) in case I need to convert any of my 3 pronged plugs to interface with my European adapters (mine only have the 2 prongs). They are about $1 in any hardware store.
Posted by
OP
San Diego
7 posts
Thanks for all the info everyone!
Posted by
Hotlanta, GA, USA
53 posts
FYI - Make sure you don't buy one of those HUGE universal adapter things they sell for about $40 (Radio Shack, etc.)! Some people with us took it, and it doesn't work in most outlets!! Most Euro outlets are round & the 2 holes are deep in there. With the big adapter, it was too big (wouldn't fit in the circular part) & wouldn't go deep enough to enter the 2 holes.
I used Rick's 2 prong adapters & never had any trouble with them not fitting all over western Europe, including Italy.
Posted by
Redding, CA, USA
1568 posts
This site lists all the plugs around the world along with pictures:
http://kropla.com/electric2.htm
Scroll down on this site for the countries: