Voltage in Swiss, Italy and Paris... 220V or 110V?

[Adzz]

Hi guys, I am planning a trip to Europe. Would like to ask if anyone knows what is the voltage there? I am concerned about this, so as to charge batteries (AA rechargables), as well as Ixus I Battery.

Must I bring a convertor or any special plugs?

 

[scud]

most europe countries run on 220V, 50Hz.

 

[hongsien]

Most european countries use TWO plug types, some places in France still uses older type plugs (three plugs....), better bring those adapters from the 1-dollar shops....

HS

 

[AReality]

http://kropla.com/electric.htm

 

[hongsien]

Thats a good site! Just to add: the two plug type in Europe are the 'tin' two plug type.....many applliances in SG comes with the 'thin' european two plug type by the way.......

HS

 

[Adrian]

Hi,

If you worried about power supply/voltage/plug in europe countries, then i suggest to get a multi adapter. I bought a multi adapter by targus at SLS which cost me about $35 - $40. It's a all in 1 plug. So regardless which country i'm in, all i need is to toggle the correct plug selection. Dont have to worry about voltage too. Hasslefree. Hope this is helpful.

 

[barracuda]

i think it will only be wise to get a multi adapter. check when you buy that it can be used in all the countries that you plan to visit. France, Italy and Switzerland use 3 different types of plugs. and all 3 are different from the types you use in singapore.

 

[AReality]

Sian...
I'm going Europe also...
Need to buy those plugs...

 

[Adzz]

hmm, for those multi plug, is there a in built transformer to step down the voltage if needed be or step up?

 

[barracuda]

hmm, for those multi plug, is there a in built transformer to step down the voltage if needed be or step up?

as far as i know, no. at most they will indicate to you whether it is 220V or 110V from the line. the step up/down part has to be done by your charger which i think most of the chargers nowadays can take both 220V and 110V. Check before you use.