John Stolz

Frank Matthews wrote in message
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    > Jenn wrote:
    > snip
    > > oh give it a rest -- when someone does something for the first time, it
    > > is natural to have questions -- of course 'only an American' ---
    > > Europeans don't have the issue.
    > Now Jenn give him a break. Europeans are so used to chaos that they are
    > shocked that anyone expects standard situations.
    > Kinda like with languages. OOOh that will probably get me flamed. But
    > it fits the US is so used to commonality that residents easily forget
    > the confusion of traveling since it takes so far to get anywhere that
    > seriously doesn't fit.
    > Frank Matthews
What a peculiar comment. Which standards are we talking about? Please be
aware that when you go from, say, Germany to Italy you are going to a
different country. Also be aware that when you do, your mobile phone will
work seamlessly. This is not the case if you go from NY to Texas.

The commonality you speak of just means that is what happens in the US. I
would never use the expression "typical american attitude", but I'd be
tempted in this case.

What you call the 'confusion of travelling' can easily be solved by staying
at home

John Stolz

Chris wrote in message
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    > Thanks for the input - I have the plug adapters - but no
transformer...that
    > is what I will have to pick up.
    > Chris
    > "Barbara Vaughan" wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > >
    > >
    > > Chris wrote:
    > > >
    > > > All,
    > > >
    > > > I'm travelling to Rome, Florence, and Venice in the next couple of
    > days -
    > > > and was wondering about electricity. For example - I have the
necessary
    > > > adapters - but are they safe to use with things such as re-chargeable
    > > > batteries for a digital camera?
    > >
    > > Most things like that are dual voltage. In that case, you just need a
    > > plug adapter. If you can't find one before you leave, you can get one in
    > > any hardware store in Italy.
    > >
    > > Barbara
Most electronic devices don't need a transformed they'll automatically
adjust themselves between 100 and 250V

Chris

All,

I'm travelling to Rome, Florence, and Venice in the next couple of days -
and was wondering about electricity. For example - I have the necessary
adapters - but are they safe to use with things such as re-chargeable
batteries for a digital camera?

Thanks!

Chris

Hobart Xaxinojo

"Chris" rearranged some electrons and wrote in msg
news:zar5a.200845$be.185929@rwcrnsc53...
    > All,
    > I'm travelling to Rome, Florence, and Venice in the next couple of days -
    > and was wondering about electricity. For example - I have the necessary
    > adapters - but are they safe to use with things such as re-chargeable
    > batteries for a digital camera?
    > Thanks!
    > Chris

if when you refer to an adapter you mean a plug adapter than it is not sure
that your recharger will work. look on the label of the adapter and it
should tell you if it is rated 110v-220/230v or something like that. if it
says only 110v then you would need another gizmo to change the voltage
(transformer).

Jcoulter

"Chris" wrote in news:zar5a.200845$be.185929
@rwcrnsc53:

    > All,
    >
    > I'm travelling to Rome, Florence, and Venice in the next couple of days -
    > and was wondering about electricity. For example - I have the necessary
    > adapters - but are they safe to use with things such as re-chargeable
    > batteries for a digital camera?
    >
    > Thanks!
    >
    > Chris
    >
    >
    >

please note that Italy does not use the same plugs as France and Germany.
their pins are slightly different and grounded differently some difficulty
can be experienced

Johnt

"Chris" wrote in message
news:zar5a.200845$be.185929@rwcrnsc53...
    > All,
    > I'm travelling to Rome, Florence, and Venice in the next couple of days -
    > and was wondering about electricity. For example - I have the necessary
    > adapters - but are they safe to use with things such as re-chargeable
    > batteries for a digital camera?
    > Thanks!
    > Chris
Only an American could post a question such as this! If your
equipment/adapters can take European 220/230 volt current then you have no
problem.

JohnT

Barbara Vaughan

Chris wrote:
    >
    > All,
    >
    > I'm travelling to Rome, Florence, and Venice in the next couple of days -
    > and was wondering about electricity. For example - I have the necessary
    > adapters - but are they safe to use with things such as re-chargeable
    > batteries for a digital camera?

Most things like that are dual voltage. In that case, you just need a
plug adapter. If you can't find one before you leave, you can get one in
any hardware store in Italy.

Barbara

Hobart Xaxinojo

JohnT answered rather abrasively to the following:

"JohnT" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > "Chris" wrote in message
    > news:zar5a.200845$be.185929@rwcrnsc53...
    > > All,
    > >
    > > I'm travelling to Rome, Florence, and Venice in the next couple of
days -
    > > and was wondering about electricity. For example - I have the necessary
    > > adapters - but are they safe to use with things such as re-chargeable
    > > batteries for a digital camera?
    > >
    > > Thanks!
    > >
    > > Chris
    > >
    > Only an American could post a question such as this! If your
    > equipment/adapters can take European 220/230 volt current then you have no
    > problem.
    > JohnT

now why would you have to answer a simple question with a slur. geez. only
a person like you would answer a question like that with a barbed, abrasive
useless answer like that. next time just don't answer - please.

Padraig Breathnach

"JohnT" wrote:
    >"Chris" wrote in message
    >news:zar5a.200845$be.185929@rwcrnsc53...

    >> I'm travelling to Rome, Florence, and Venice in the next couple of days -
    >> and was wondering about electricity. For example - I have the necessary
    >> adapters - but are they safe to use with things such as re-chargeable
    >> batteries for a digital camera?
    >Only an American could post a question such as this! If your
    >equipment/adapters can take European 220/230 volt current then you have no
    >problem.
But will the batteries work?

PB

Chris

Thanks for the input - I have the plug adapters - but no transformer...that
is what I will have to pick up.

Chris
"Barbara Vaughan" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Chris wrote:
    > >
    > > All,
    > >
    > > I'm travelling to Rome, Florence, and Venice in the next couple of
days -
    > > and was wondering about electricity. For example - I have the necessary
    > > adapters - but are they safe to use with things such as re-chargeable
    > > batteries for a digital camera?
    > Most things like that are dual voltage. In that case, you just need a
    > plug adapter. If you can't find one before you leave, you can get one in
    > any hardware store in Italy.
    > Barbara

Chris

Might I ask which country you reside in?

"JohnT" wrote in message
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    > "Chris" wrote in message
    > news:zar5a.200845$be.185929@rwcrnsc53...
    > > All,
    > >
    > > I'm travelling to Rome, Florence, and Venice in the next couple of
days -
    > > and was wondering about electricity. For example - I have the necessary
    > > adapters - but are they safe to use with things such as re-chargeable
    > > batteries for a digital camera?
    > >
    > > Thanks!
    > >
    > > Chris
    > >
    > Only an American could post a question such as this! If your
    > equipment/adapters can take European 220/230 volt current then you have no
    > problem.
    > JohnT

The Wests

    > > I'm travelling to Rome, Florence, and Venice in the next couple of days -
    > > and was wondering about electricity. For example - I have the necessary
    > > adapters - but are they safe to use with things such as re-chargeable
    > > batteries for a digital camera?

    >
    > if when you refer to an adapter you mean a plug adapter than it is not sure
    > that your recharger will work. look on the label of the adapter and it
    > should tell you if it is rated 110v-220/230v or something like that. if it
    > says only 110v then you would need another gizmo to change the voltage
    > (transformer).

Not many dual voltage rechargers are available in Canada. However, we
were able to get one (Olympus brand) from a camera store in Toronto. I
am sure they are available wherever you are.

Much easier and less bulk than an ordinary recharger and then a gizmo to
change the voltage! And cheaper overall too.

Frances

Luca Logi

Chris wrote:

    > Thanks for the input - I have the plug adapters - but no transformer...that
    > is what I will have to pick up.


Read carefully. My battery charger, bought in Japan, works between 100
and 240 Volts AC. Maybe also yours does so, in which case you wouldn't
need a transformer.

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Luca Logi - Firenze - Italy e-mail: [email protected]

Miguel Cruz

Chris wrote:
    > "JohnT" wrote:
    >> Only an American could post a question such as this! If your
    >> equipment/adapters can take European 220/230 volt current then you have
    >> no problem.
    > Might I ask which country you reside in?

UK seems like a pretty good bet.

miguel
--
Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu

Miguel Cruz

Chris wrote:
    > Thanks for the input - I have the plug adapters - but no transformer...that
    > is what I will have to pick up.

You probably won't need a transformer unless your charger is really cheap.
Look near where the AC power comes in for the label that specifies
acceptable input voltage. With any luck it'll be something like 100-240V.

If you do get a transformer, make sure it's appropriate for the use.
Different types of transformers work with different sorts of devices, and
using the wrong kind can destroy the device.

miguel
--
Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu