Electric cord, extension cord, power strip

[Specialist]

I have a Nikon camera battery charger (came with the camera) that will run on 110 V or 220 V, but the primary cord is strictly rated for 110 V only. It is a very standard plug, on both ends; the difference is the wire.

 

I am quite certain that a 220V-capable cord will be available somewhere in Bangkok, but I have no idea where to look.

 

One thought was to take the cord to the Nikon outlet in MBK, and ask them for suggestions.

 

Also, where can I buy a fairly long extension cord for Thai plugs? I sleep on CPAP, and hotels sometimes don't have power outlets right next to the bed. (The Ambassador supplied an extension cord on my last stay there. Royal President had 220V outlets right next to the bed, and a 110V outlet in the bathroom. I don't know what Nana Hotel will have.)

 

[Vintage_Kwai]

The rating should be in current consumption, i.e. amps or amperes. Not that it would make a difference, if the load(P) is similar, less current will flow through at 220V than it will at 110V.

 

P = IV

where P = power in watts, I = current in amps and V = voltage.

 

Just plug it in, assuming you are using the correct voltage for the appliance. You won't fry the wire.

[Fiery Jack]

Have you tried unplugging it at the mains, waiting a few moments, then plugging it back in, mate? Works with my computer printer when it goes on the blink (about 4 times a f*cking day).

 

jack

[shygye]

The Nana Hotel has the "universal" sockets that accept the pin and USA blade type plugs. I don't believe there are any 110V outlets.

[The_Munchmaster]

Bad luck mate, BKMike was doing a great deal on extension chords back in September. Baht 50 a piece! Lovely jubbly.

[Specialist]

It turns out that there is a 220V outlet close enough to the bed so the CPAP isn't a problem. The FoodLand has an appropriate long extension cord available, if I decide I just have to have the CPAP on the other side of the bed.

 

As someone else pointed out, there are no 110V outlets anywhere in the room. However, this hasn't turned into a photography trip (yet), so it hasn't been an issue. I have a real transformer converter, if I just have to do it and I don't want to try using the 110V cord at the higher voltage. (The math to see how it works looks "interesting".)

 

[..]

Farang tink too mutt. The wire gauge is the same for either voltage (for standard consumer products). As long as the plug fits (you can get an adapter if not) and the load (that's the bit you want to power) specifically says "universal voltage" or "input: 100V-240V" or something like that, then just plug the bitch in and be happy!

 

Cheers,

SD -- plays an engineer on this board (and is one in real life too)!

[dean]

I wouldn't leave it plugged in overnight, though. I bring over from the U.S. Braun electric toothbrushes and while they can be used universally, they do get a little warm. I did talk to a Nikon rep in the U.S. before bringing over their camera last month and they said the same thing, the charger might get a little warm but you should have no problems using it. Just don't leave it plugged in for hours!