Electrical Currency in Spain

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pal

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• Apr 10, 2011

• #1

I live in the USA and will be traveling the Frances later this year. I would like to be able to use my immersion heater for water, soup, etc., and need to know what kind of currency (adapter) I need for Spain. Any help?

 

miguel_gp

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• Apr 10, 2011

• #2

Hi,

This article http://gospain.about.com/od/beforeyougo ... compat.htm provides advice on how to check if your device can cope with the voltage in Spain (220 - 240V). If it can then adapters can normally be picked up at the airport or, if you have time, on-line relatively cheaply. The article has a link to a vendor.

Buen Camino
Mig

 

wawpdx

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• Apr 10, 2011

• #3

If you determine that your device will accept the European voltage, you can buy the plug-prong-shape-adapter at Radio Shack.

 

lynnejohn

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• Apr 10, 2011

• #4

There's also this chart for all countries, which is very handy to save and consult no matter where you go!

http://www.europlugs.com/Design_Review_ ... _Chart.htm

 

Kitsambler

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• Apr 10, 2011

• #5

If your immersion heater is the only electrical gizmo you'll be toting, perhaps consider just buying the Euro plug version and save yourself the added weight of the adaptor? Immersion heaters are quite inexpensive.

 

Beverley

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• Apr 11, 2011

• #6

Hi there, the adapter is really small and light weight. If you are in North America go to your AAA or CAA store and if you are a member (if not find a member) and you can get your adapter there for around $6.00, its worth it as it is used all over Europe and then you will have it.
Travel stores and airports will charge 3 times the price.
Bev

 

D

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• Apr 11, 2011

• #7

However, a ferreteria in Spain will charge about .90 Euro.

 

P

pal

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• Apr 12, 2011

• #8

Thanks for all the help. I guess there is a difference between adapters and converters. If I have an appliance (charger, etc.) that isn't made for other voltage, I'll need both won't I?

 

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• Apr 12, 2011

• #9

Virtually all chargers for cell phones and cameras can be used on 120v (U.S.) and 240v (most of the rest of the world). Check your user manual. If it has dual voltage, then all you need is the plug adapter.