Electrical Adaptors for Spain and Portugal

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Curlygirl

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Camino Frances - August - September 2015

• Aug 18, 2015

• #1

I am doing some last minute packing and I have a question about electrical adaptors. I bought a Plug adaptor kit for Europe. I believe Spain uses a type C adaptor, however my kit contains two kinds of Type C adaptors, one is 4.0mm and the other is 4.8mm. Which one is for use in Spain and Portugal? The only thing we will be plugging in is a cell phone.

 

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MichaelSG

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• Aug 18, 2015

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"European electrical outlets come in different sizes and shapes. On the Continent, outlets normally require a plug with two round prongs about 0.19 inch (4.8 mm) in diameter and 0.72 inch (19 mm) apart. This is known as the the Schuko plug. Outlets in Italy and Switzerland and some older hotels in other countries accept a plug with slightly smaller prongs, 0.15" (4 mm) in diameter. This is known as the Europlug. The Schuko plug looks like a Euro plug at first glance but it does not fit in these outlets. Neither plug works in Britain and Ireland."

source: http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap11/electric.htm

In summary, I think it is the 4.8mm one that you want. Buen Camino!

 

Tia Valeria

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• Aug 18, 2015

• #3

This site gives all the plugs and sockets worldwide with the correct types to use for each. It has good clear pictures too.
Plug and socket types -worldwide

 

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Curlygirl

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Camino Frances - August - September 2015

• Aug 18, 2015

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Thank you!

 

movinmaggie

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• Aug 18, 2015

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Tia Valeria said:

This site gives all the plugs and sockets worldwide with the correct types to use for each. It has good clear pictures too.
Plug and socket types -worldwide

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Extremely helpful info…I find that the plug I use in India is the same used in Spain. One more thing I 'do not' have to purchase:>)