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power in france
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 2:43 pm
by peanutcrusher
can anyone help with this one having never been over seas and looking to for the first time in the next mouth. the thing is i'm looking at taking my bongo and use electric hook up but will there be a problem or do i just put one of those covertor plug in line and thats it.
or is there more i have to do with my dvd player etc.
Re: power in france
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:54 pm
by francophile1947
You may need an adaptor, as both types of socket are used in France - sometimes on the same site
Otherwise, there should be no problems.
Re: power in france
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:41 pm
by peanutcrusher
many thanks
Re: power in france
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:07 pm
by maxheadroom
Reverse polarity can be an issue and most camping equipment shops can sell you a small polarity tester and a 'rewired' adapter to correct any reversed polarity supply. If you ask the shop's advice, they will sort you out with everything.

Re: power in france
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:49 pm
by mikexgough
maxheadroom wrote:Reverse polarity can be an issue and most camping equipment shops can sell you a small polarity tester and a 'rewired' adapter to correct any reversed polarity supply. If you ask the shop's advice, they will sort you out with everything.

One of these
And then 2 of
these with one wired opposite.....
Onsite..... plug in adaptor & lead ....check with your tester and if it shows up as reversed polarity then plug the other adaptor in.....sorted....
Quick tip...... put some insulation tape around the cable of the reversed adaptor....

Re: power in france
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:38 pm
by Nogob
I minor tip from my experience last year that might help you, I bought an adaptor from the reception of the camp site at which we were staying last year for 18 Euro an about half an hour later, nipped in to a shop just outside the site that was knocking the same thing out for 4 Euro!