I know this is dumb but I find the whole electricity thing confusing. We are going to the Netherlands, Northern Italy (Dolomites) and Iceland. Can I use this RS power adapter for all three? And then what about a "voltage converter"?? It says on the site that the adapter doesn't do that. Do I need something else. All we need to be able to do it charge iPhones, iPad and Apple laptop.
https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/european-power-adapter
If anyone can explain this to me I'd be so grateful!
Yes, that will work for all three, a basic Type C with no ground.
A voltage converter changes a 110v to a 220. Your apple products do not need this. They can work with either voltage. So all you need is the plug adapter to be able to plug into the different plugs in Europe then you plug in your cords and you are ready to charge.i find it easier to get an adapter with multiple outlets so I can charge more than one thing at a time. Sometimes there are limited outlets in the hotel room.
The link is to a plug adapter and yes, that will work in all 3 countries.
Thank you all so much! Will order right now! This is why I love the RS community so much :)
Peggy,
That device would more correctly be described as a Plug Adapter as it allows North American plugs to fit European receptacles. As others have mentioned, you don't need a "Voltage Converter" as Apple chargers these days operate on input voltages from 100--240VAC. I just checked my MacBook chsrger to confirm that.
I wanted to suggest that you order more than one, as they sometimes go "missing" during trips.
Yes! Thanks, Ken. They are such a reasonable price that I am ordering several for all family members! (On my first trip to France, I left mine in the plug at the hotel.... could easily see myself doing that again.)
Peggy you might consider getting a multi-port adapter, as all of your devices will use the same type of charging cord (USB or USB-C) and often outlets in hotel rooms can be hard to come by. Something like this one: https://a.co/d/3t3b9tB
CL, I was actually wondering about something like that. THANK YOU for the link -makes it so much easier!
I use a device something like this one and also carry a number of other odd plug adapters in a small bag.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYRLPQL3?tag=bg1-769949-20&th=1
Power supplies are generally not as big of a challenge as simply using some of the odd ball plug styles. If you stay in "modern" hotels you might avoid some of the real oddities, but when you get off the beaten path, you will sometimes be stunned by the insane options you run into.
At a hotel, if they have an odd electrical outlet, they often will offer converters.at their front desk.
From the early days in Europe and out of habit, I still carry soap and shampoo.
Thanks, Mack. The only place I'm not sure about are the huts we'll be staying in while hiking through the Dolomites. But that part of the trip is only 5 days so might get by with an extra battery type thing. Good to know some places provide help!
Peggy,
For the five day hike in the Dolomites, although it's likely the huts will have power, outlets may be few and far between. A larger Power Bank would probably be a good idea (at least for the iPhones). However be sure to check the updated TSA regulations regarding transport of Power Banks and other rechargeable batteries......
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/power-banks
Ken - Wow, thanks.
