Heading to Amsterdam next month and can't seem to get a definitive answer on the type of converter needed. I saw where it may be a Type "C" or could be a Type "F". I own the latter. Does anyone know with certainty? Thanks in advance. NS
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
21911 posts
With certainty it's a Type F
https://www.schiphol.nl/en/page/plugs-in-the-netherlands/
But quite a few gadgets are sold with Type C plugs on them because a Type C plug will fit in a Type F outlet. In the parts of Europe ive been to that use a a Type F ive seen lamps and things with C plugs, but never seen a C outlet, but suppose it can happen.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
6058 posts
You are talking about adapters, not converters. These are very different things. You would only use adapters in Europe for devices/appliances that are either 240v single voltage or are multi/dual voltage.
A C adapter is not grounded. An F adapter is grounded.
An F adapter can be used in a C outlet, provided your device doesn't require grounding. A C adapter can be used in an F outlet.