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kojimoji
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 Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:59 pm Post subject: Can anyone recommend a good quality plug adapter? |
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| Does anyone have a recommendation for a high quality reasonably priced plug adapter for North America to use in Japan? I have a good hair straightener and laptop that I'm reaaaaaaallllly afraid might be destroyed if I don't have a good one. Would it be better to get one in the US or in Japan? |
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desu
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:12 am Post subject: |
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Most laptops are rated for both N. American and Japan use - check the back of the rectangular block halfway down the power cord - mine says 100-240V, 50-60Hz, meaning it will work perfectly well in both the northern and southern regions of Japan.
If it has a 3-prong plug at the end, you just need a ground-lift adapter to convert it to 2-prong, AFAIK.
These will be considerably less expensive than other adapters.
However for the hair straightener you will probably need a voltage/wattage adapter - try to avoid the universal adapters as they are often bulky and some won't even stay up on a wall outlet on their own. |
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