[NewMusic] Power outlets in Europe?

[Ron Lettuce]

Damon,

Please be aware that you will probably need to run around looking for adaptors for the transformer, depending on where you go once you get there, as some transformers are not able to fit on the recessed wall sockets that some countries require. A 220 to 110 transformer is necessary for most things except computers, although depending on what you are taking with you, you may need to ensure that you get one that can handle sufficient wattage/current for the application

http://www.travelproducts.com/store/electric.htm

Warning, some of these:

A. Get very hot during usage
B. Make a lot of noise that can be heard in a quiet room
C. Will fall right out of the wall without notice (I personally had to get a european 6 plug powerstrip so that I could leave my synth plugged in as the travel adaptor kept falling out of the wall)


lettuce


----- Original Message ----
From: Damon Smith <Damon at balancepointacoustics.com>
To: Bay Area New Music Discussion Group <newmusic at music.mills.edu>
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:33:40 AM
Subject: Re: [NewMusic] Power outlets in Europe?

Right, I have one of those, but just one.
On Feb 14, 2008, at 10:28 AM, weasel walter wrote:

> you need a power transformer because the voltage of european power is
> roughly twice that of u.s. power. you can, however, plug a power strip
> into the output end of the transformer.
>
> ww
>
> On Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:08:04 -0800 Damon Smith
> <Damon at balancepointacoustics.com> writes:
>> Am I correct in assuming I can bring a power strip and just one
>> adapter for my electrical items? Or do I need a separate adapter for
>>
>> each one?
>>
>> Damon Smith
>>
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