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masada
Joined: 19 Jul 2010
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 Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 9:16 pm Post subject: Purchasing Korean to American adapter |
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Simple question: Where can I conveniently purchase an adpater so I can use my electronic devices (online retailer would be nice as well)? These damn things are so hard to find 
Also I'm in Uijeongbu, so if anyone could recommend the closest place to go, I would be so grateful. Thanks! |
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crisdean
Joined: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Seoul Special City
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| Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 9:49 pm Post subject: Re: Purchasing Korean to American adapter |
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| masada wrote: |
Simple question: Where can I conveniently purchase an adpater so I can use my electronic devices (online retailer would be nice as well)? These damn things are so hard to find
Also I'm in Uijeongbu, so if anyone could recommend the closest place to go, I would be so grateful. Thanks! |
I'm assuming you mean a voltage transformer and not just the simple plug adapters.
You can often find them at almost any Home Plus usually in or near the lighting section, and some (but not all) E-Marts again usually in or near the lighting section.
if you're having trouble find one at a local mart you could order one from play-asia. I bought that one two years ago, and it does the job, though you'll also need to buy the european travel adapter (it'll be on the suggestion list) because it has a 3 prong UK plug on it. |
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Troglodyte
Joined: 06 Dec 2009
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First check to see if your devices specifically require 110V (North American) input. Many electronics can use 110-220V (i.e. they are universal). Some have a little toggle switch to go back and forth between 110 and 220. If they can use 220V, then you just need a device that changes the shape of the wall socket. They'll cost you between 1000 and 5000Won. Pick them up at any department store (Homeplus, Emart, Lotte Mart) or home appliance store (e.g. Hi-Mart).
If they DO need 110V, you might find one at a department store. You might have to go to Hi-Mart. Take your device with you to show them what you want. It might be easier than trying to explain it in a broken mixture of English and Korean. If all else fails, ask a Korean to find you one online. Koreans buy lots of stuff online. I'm sure they can show you something in a couple minutes. |
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sallymonster
Joined: 06 Feb 2010
Location: Seattle area
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 1:42 am Post subject: |
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| You can find universal adapters at Lotte Mart. Not all Homeplus stores have them, the one near my apartment for example. |
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Troglodyte
Joined: 06 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 7:49 am Post subject: |
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| Just make sure that they convert power the right way (i.e. 110 to 220). |
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akcrono
Joined: 11 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Just make sure that they convert power the right way (i.e. 110 to 220). |
MAKE SURE IT'S A TRANSFORMER, NOT AN ADAPTER. THIS IS HARDER THAN IT SOUNDS.
My friend almost fried one of his electronics like that. He got an adapter that said "110~240v" and assumed it was a transformer. I caught him at the last minute. The voltage message was what voltages the adapter could handle.
Transformers are big and bulky. If your reaction is "omg this is huge", you have the right device.
Some travel kits have smaller transformers, about the size of a can of coke. These are intended for travel, not for permanent use. I used one when I first got here and it burned out in under a month. Got one of those big transformers in yongsan, and its been fine for 8 months or so. |
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masada
Joined: 19 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:21 am Post subject: |
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yeah just got my transformer but it only has 1 outlet >:[
Now I need to get a hold of an American power strip so I can connect multiple devices, blehh |
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Jane
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