SiamIAm Posted August 28, 2001 Report Share Posted August 28, 2001 Anyone out there know if I would need a Adaptor for re-charging a (U.S.) digital cam-corder while in thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummigut Posted August 28, 2001 Report Share Posted August 28, 2001 Thailand is 220 or 240 or whatever. Unless your transformer has a switch, you'll need to stop by Panthip (or someother store). Well, you could actually plug your device directly into the wall, but I ain't liable for the results! <<burp>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted August 28, 2001 Report Share Posted August 28, 2001 Thailand is 220 volts. Your transformer should say what the input voltage is on the label. Often transformers will say 120v-240v input or have a switch (more common on directly plugged in devices, such as TV or VCR's). If this is the case, then you will not need another transformer to change to voltage. You will not need an adaptor to fit the plug configuration, since a Thailand 240v receptacle will accept a US 120v plug (which can cause some problems in itself). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHamburger Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 If your staying in a hotel don't worry too much. Nearly all hotels have a shavers plug in the bathroom that will supply 110v or 220v. It will give 50 cycles not 60 but should not be a problem. The Hamburger [ August 29, 2001: Message edited by: TheHamburger ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 The shaver outlet in a bathroom will more than likely be unable to supply sufficient current to supply the power needs of your charger. Don't rely on it. Your power supply as stated previously may very well be multi voltage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHamburger Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Rictic, As a matter of interest........ How many amps will a shavers socket supply? What supply is required for a Digital Camcorder? SiamIAm could help us out by looking at his adaptor and letting us now what it says next to input. I was just trying to make life easy and in my experience with phones / Digi cameras cordless power drills I have always successfully been able to use the bathroom socket. The Hamburger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya127 Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 quote: Originally posted by SiamIAm: Anyone out there know if I would need a Adaptor for re-charging a (U.S.) digital cam-corder while in thailand? Most chargers are bi-voltage, but check it first (i burnt the charger on my first video trip, and could not find one in BKK, had to carry the damned camera for nothing) make sure you get the rounded tips plug (european standard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Normal max power rating for in bathroom shaver sockets is 20W which works out at 0.1818A, so a very slow trickle charge. This is still high enough to do you some damage if you play with electricity particularily if you are wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHamburger Posted August 31, 2001 Report Share Posted August 31, 2001 Rictic, I beleive the normal power rating for a transformer for a shavers socket in Thailand is 1A. The majority of Adaptors for house hold appliances phones cameras etc. is usually require less than 1A. The Hamburger [ August 31, 2001: Message edited by: The Hamburger ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamIAm Posted August 31, 2001 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2001 I checked the stuff that came with the cam-corder and it states 110v-240v, so I guess it should work. Thanks for the help! 70hrs to launch and counting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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