wrp96 Posted August 13, 2006 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I am officially gathering information for my aunt who is visiting Sydney in about 3 weeks. She wants to know if she will need a converter for her electrical appliances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MVPinBoynton Posted August 13, 2006 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2006 It depends on what she is wanting to plug in. Most electronics like laptops, battery chargers and cameras will work on 110 or 220 volts; but what is needed is a plug adapter. This is not a converter that steps the power down. It is just a device with the prong arrangement you need for the country you are in, that you can plug the US two or three prong head into. They are relatively cheap. I bought a couple for our NZ/Aus cruise and they only cost about $4.00 each. I made sure that we took the hair dryer that worked on both voltages also. The main thing to do is to make sure the things she needs to plug in work on 110 and 220. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted August 13, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Thanks, I'll let her know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted August 13, 2006 #4 Share Posted August 13, 2006 The label on the appliance will show the acceptable voltages. If it says something like 100-240V, then all she'll need is an adaptor to change the shape of the plug. If it says 110V, or 100-120V, or something like that, then she'll need a voltage converter to avoid a brief and fatal (to the appliance) fireworks display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnabel Posted August 15, 2006 #5 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Yes, Australia operates on 220 - 240 Volt electrical appliances. The plug is 3 pin oblique flat blades with ground in an inverted V. Will try and post a diagram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Gal Posted August 18, 2006 #6 Share Posted August 18, 2006 If the appliance is only for 110 volts please don't blow it up by using your converter and plugging in. Our stronger voltage will ruin the appliance. When we were in New York last year, I had to do the opposite with my mobile phone charger. I only had one for 240 volts so had to go out and buy one for 110 volts which worked beautifully. If you bring a travel hairdryer etc. usually it can be switched between the two voltages but if it is one you use constantly at home, then I doubt it has the dual system. Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boards Posted August 19, 2006 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2006 The electrical thing I will be bringing is the charger for camera and camcorder, so I should have them checked to make sure I won't have a problem in either New Zealand or Australia? I have looked at it and don't know for sure what it means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MVPinBoynton Posted August 19, 2006 #8 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Normally OEM chargers for electronic equipment go both both ways. So you should be good with just the adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boards Posted August 19, 2006 #9 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Thank you. I differently will need an adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markandrews Posted August 20, 2006 #10 Share Posted August 20, 2006 How about LapTop computers? What do you need for those in Auckland/Sydney? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Gal Posted August 20, 2006 #11 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Again if it is only programmed for 110 volts you will need a converter and an adaptor. If it is programmed for both 110 and 220 -240 volts then you just need an adaptor. Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markandrews Posted August 21, 2006 #12 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Thank you Aussie Gal I will check out my notebook. Have you experienced the dinner tram in Melbourne? It looks like a great excursion and operates for lunch during our visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Gal Posted August 21, 2006 #13 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Mark, Yes we have been on the Restaurant Tram and it is a great way to see some of our suburbs and have a good meal. It is very popular and I think you will need to book it beforehand. My sister in law was on it only a couple of weeks ago for dinner and loved it. It was her first time whereas we were on it over 15 years ago when there was only one tram now there are quite a few from the same company doing it. Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markandrews Posted August 22, 2006 #14 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Aussie Gal, Again thanks for the information. We will plan to book that online by December/January for our Feb cruise. Appreciate your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted August 22, 2006 #15 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I have looked at it and don't know for sure what it means. How about LapTop computers?What do your power supplies' labels actually say? If you post that, it'll be easy to give you both a very quick answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boards Posted August 22, 2006 #16 Share Posted August 22, 2006 AC IN 100-240V 50/60Hz 18 WATT; DC out 8.4V 1.5A This is for the Sony Camcorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MVPinBoynton Posted August 22, 2006 #17 Share Posted August 22, 2006 The 100-240 means it will take either power type. All you need is a plug adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boards Posted August 22, 2006 #18 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Ok - thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markandrews Posted August 23, 2006 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2006 the power adapter for my notebox reads: A/C 100-240V 50-60Hz 1.5A D/C 19V 3.95A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted August 23, 2006 #20 Share Posted August 23, 2006 In which case, exactly the same. You just need an adaptor. You don't need a voltage converter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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