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EkoAnth
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 Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:02 am Post subject: Where to Find a Plug adaptor |
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So, I've been in Korea for 3 days and I'm having issues finding a plug adaptor. I tried the Lotte Mart (I'm in Bupyeong, Incheon) and couldn't find it there. Any one have any suggestions?  |
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northway
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| Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:07 am Post subject: |
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| Smaller electronics stores often have them. Lotte Mart/Home Plus/E-Mart should have them, but might be hard to find if you don't speak Korean/bring a Korean. |
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carleverson
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| Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:13 am Post subject: |
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| Go to Goje Island, they have them there. |
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oldtactics
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| Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:36 am Post subject: |
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| carleverson wrote: |
| Go to Goje Island, they have them there. |
Hyuk!
OP, any big department-style store will have them - bring your cord to the electronics counter and they'll show you the aisle. At Emart they're usually near the lamps/lightbulbs. |
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Jake_Kim
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Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:56 am Post subject: |
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If all else fails, there is
http://gmkt.kr/gJ2y7c
... only if you can place an order. |
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crossmr
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gmarket is pretty easy to use for foreigners. They have an English site and interface. |
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peacemaker
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| I have a stall at Yongsan I always like going to for such things, but as someone said before, small electronics stores should have them. I think I've seen them at some of the stationary stores before as well. |
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DeMayonnaise
Joined: 02 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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| There's an electronics store at COEX mall that has em. Samseong Station, line 2. It's a big (by Korean standards) Office Depot type place...not sure of the name though. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:08 pm Post subject: Re: Where to Find a Plug adaptor |
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| EkoAnth wrote: |
| So, I've been in Korea for 3 days and I'm having issues finding a plug adaptor. I tried the Lotte Mart (I'm in Bupyeong, Incheon) and couldn't find it there. Any one have any suggestions? |
Look in the same place that you find the power bars and other electric stuff.
If you can't find a plug adapter you can always get a new plug. It only takes about 60 seconds to cut off the old plug and screw on a new one. No special tools required. A screwdriver is handy but it can be done with a simple kitchen knife.
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offtokorea
Joined: 02 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Anybody know the word for plug adapter? |
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wormholes101
Joined: 11 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:13 am Post subject: |
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| offtokorea wrote: |
| Anybody know the word for plug adapter? |
It's "AH-Daep-TOH" I picked one up at Hi-Mart for 5000 won. |
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ajuma
Joined: 18 Feb 2003
Location: Anywere but Seoul!!
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:25 am Post subject: |
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Before you get an adapter, you might want to check the watts and volts that the item takes. It's pretty easy to fry a 110 appliance with the 220 they have here, even with an adapter. If it's a computer, it's USUALLY no problem...just about every store that sells computers in Korea has a cord that will fit.
If you have other appliances, you might want to look for an electronic converter BOX. This converts your power from the 220 in Korea to the ridiculous 110 that the US uses. It's a bit more expensive, but you can use it with any 2 prong American device.
(Sorry...I'm American and I have NO idea why it's the only country that doesn't use 220!!) |
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Weigookin74
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:28 am Post subject: |
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| ajuma wrote: |
Before you get an adapter, you might want to check the watts and volts that the item takes. It's pretty easy to fry a 110 appliance with the 220 they have here, even with an adapter. If it's a computer, it's USUALLY no problem...just about every store that sells computers in Korea has a cord that will fit.
If you have other appliances, you might want to look for an electronic converter BOX. This converts your power from the 220 in Korea to the ridiculous 110 that the US uses. It's a bit more expensive, but you can use it with any 2 prong American device.
(Sorry...I'm American and I have NO idea why it's the only country that doesn't use 220!!) |
Yep, Canada's the same. 110 V. As this op said, if you're from North America, you'll need a power convertor and not just a box. Youngsan would be the best place for one of these. The other places around Korea wont have a clue. If you come from a 220V country and just need a different shaped plug, then home plus ought to have those. It should be good enough.
Luckily I bought my own from Radio Shack back a couple of years ago. If you get your family to mail you one, try to get as high of wattage as possible. Never know when it might come in handy. Even if it costs more, might be worth it. But try Youngsan first. |
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WadRUG'naDoo
Joined: 15 Jun 2010
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:35 am Post subject: Re: Where to Find a Plug adaptor |
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| EkoAnth wrote: |
| So, I've been in Korea for 3 days and I'm having issues finding a plug adaptor. I tried the Lotte Mart (I'm in Bupyeong, Incheon) and couldn't find it there. Any one have any suggestions? |
That's what she asked. |
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DeMayonnaise
Joined: 02 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Weigookin74 wrote: |
| ajuma wrote: |
Before you get an adapter, you might want to check the watts and volts that the item takes. It's pretty easy to fry a 110 appliance with the 220 they have here, even with an adapter. If it's a computer, it's USUALLY no problem...just about every store that sells computers in Korea has a cord that will fit.
If you have other appliances, you might want to look for an electronic converter BOX. This converts your power from the 220 in Korea to the ridiculous 110 that the US uses. It's a bit more expensive, but you can use it with any 2 prong American device.
(Sorry...I'm American and I have NO idea why it's the only country that doesn't use 220!!) |
Yep, Canada's the same. 110 V. As this op said, if you're from North America, you'll need a power convertor and not just a box. Youngsan would be the best place for one of these. The other places around Korea wont have a clue. If you come from a 220V country and just need a different shaped plug, then home plus ought to have those. It should be good enough.
Luckily I bought my own from Radio Shack back a couple of years ago. If you get your family to mail you one, try to get as high of wattage as possible. Never know when it might come in handy. Even if it costs more, might be worth it. But try Youngsan first. |
Not necessarily. I have two computers, a camera, a kindle, and an ipod that all only need the little plug adapter.
Basically, if it's a higher end electronic, it'll come with a fatter plug, or a brick in the middle of the cord, that has a built in voltage converter. They says "Wide range input: 100-240V" or something like that on em. If it's a crappy electronic with just a regular ol' plug (hair dryer, rice cooker, toaster) it'll fry, but why bring one of those anyways? |
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