Going to the UK, Need a Power Adapter
Posted September 3rd, 2012 @ 08:26pm by Erik J. Barzeski
So I'm going to the UK (Scotland) in a month or so and need a power adapter plug. I'll only be taking a few electronics - my MacBook Air (45W power brick, can take 240V) and maybe my battery charger for my camera.
What should I get? I believe I can get away with just an adapter, and don't need a converter, but which one? I don't need all of Europe - I'm just going to Scotland - but there are many choices on Amazon.
Anyone done any travel and can recommend something? Your help is appreciated.
Thanks!
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Posted 12 Sep 2012 at 9:17pm #
http://www.amazon.com/All-One-Travel-Power-Adapter/dp/B000YN01X4/ref=pd_cp_e_1
This one will do for the UK and all of Europe. Best to get one that does not only the UK but also Europe in case in the future your travel plans include Europe.
Posted 12 Sep 2012 at 11:18pm #
Thanks. I ordered one like that but it cost about $6 (but was available to Amazon Prime). Same exact looking one, in fact, just sold via Amazon so I get free shipping. 🙂
I also got a converter. I don't know if I'll need it, but better safe than sorry perhaps.
Thank you.
Posted 14 Sep 2012 at 2:11pm #
Occasionally there is a issue with 240V with power bricks. In Spain one time during a trade show, one of our computers power bricks caught on fire and evacuated a very large convention hall because it caught the table cloth on fire. I have not had a problem with this with my Mac power brick, but just something to watch for.