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Cellular Phone Forum / Country Specific / UK Group / February 2005Recharging in foreign locals (specifically US)
Hi, Am I right in thinking that I can plug my k700 into the wall in the US to charge it with out it blowing up? Or will I need to either get a US charger or a converter? Obviously I need one of those things they sell at the airport to change the plug prongs but do I need something to change the voltage, etc? Cheers Jared > Hi, > Am I right in thinking that I can plug my k700 into the wall in the US > to charge it with out it blowing up? Or will I need to either get a US > charger or a converter? Obviously I need one of those things they sell > at the airport to change the plug prongs but do I need something to > change the voltage, etc? Every charger I've had, has had that information stamped somewhere on its casing. Some are labeled as handling 100-240v, 50/60h, but not all. > Hi, > Am I right in thinking that I can plug my k700 into the wall in the US to [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Cheers > Jared http://www.cableuniverse.co.uk/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12 5&products_id=864&zenid=a8e4a2e5ffa01977b41aecb2dbc2e190 I've used this in the U.S.A, Australia, the Caribbean and in Turkey and it's never let me down :-) > Hi, > Am I right in thinking that I can plug my k700 into the wall in the US [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Cheers > Jared I usually buy a plug converter at the airports before I leave (max £5) and have never had any problems charging my mobiles with them. > I usually buy a plug converter at the airports before I leave (max £5) and > have never had any problems charging my mobiles with them. Buy it in a supermarket and save a few £. > Hi, > Am I right in thinking that I can plug my k700 into the wall in the US [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Cheers > Jared Check the label on your charger. I have charged a SPV 500 and T68 in the US without any problems. US voltage is lower than ours so the worst that could happen is your device would take longer to charge. Andy. >Am I right in thinking that I can plug my k700 into the wall in the US >to charge it with out it blowing up? Or will I need to either get a US >charger or a converter? Obviously I need one of those things they sell >at the airport to change the plug prongs but do I need something to >change the voltage, etc? If it's a triband phone it's likely that you can use any voltage between 100 and 250 V. It's also likely that if you look at the charger it likely says what the primary input voltage limits are. Usually either embossed in the plastic or on a plate on the under side of the charger. All you'll likely need is a convertor plug to convert from the three legged UK plug to a dual bladed North American plug. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - > Hi, > Am I right in thinking that I can plug my k700 into the wall in the US [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Cheers > Jared Most modern switchmode chargers are 100 to 250V, 50/60Hz If not, I have a small US Radio Shack 110v US plug in, 220V continental socket out, converter transformer that's ideal for the job, you can have it for a Tenner, email me if you want it. Steve Terry >> Hi, >> Am I right in thinking that I can plug my k700 into the wall in [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Steve Terry A notable exception being the older Nokia ACP-7X charger which is 220-240V only (at least the UK plug version is..!) This isn't supplied any more, the ACP-12X fast charger having all but replaced it, but it's still useful for a slower charge, I for one aren't keen on fast charging. Ivor > A notable exception being the older Nokia ACP-7X charger which is 220-240V > only (at least the UK plug version is..!) This isn't supplied any more, > the ACP-12X fast charger having all but replaced it, but it's still useful > for a slower charge, I for one aren't keen on fast charging. I also prefer to use those older, slower chargers when I can. I have a collection of them, both US and UK (the US ones only handle 110v/60h). Ivor Jones wrote: > but it's still useful for a slower charge, I for one aren't keen on > fast charging. Why would slow charging be a good thing?  SignatureMarc See http://www.imarc.co.uk/ for contact details. >Why would slow charging be a good thing? Better for the battery. If you charge overnight, it makes no difference to the user. SignatureHairydog, maintainers of http://www.mobileshop.org - the on-line mobile phone guide sponsored by http://www.mobileshop.com - the online store >>Why would slow charging be a good thing? > > Better for the battery. If you charge overnight, it makes no > difference to the user. Something I didn't know. Thanks. I still use the charger that came with my Nokia 3510i. I tend to charge my phone (6630) for a few hours then leave it on overnight (not charging, since there's no power outlet near my bed, and my phone is also my alarm!) SignatureMarc See http://www.imarc.co.uk/ for contact details. > Am I right in thinking that I can plug my k700 into the wall in the US > to charge it with out it blowing up? Or will I need to either get a US > charger or a converter? Obviously I need one of those things they sell > at the airport to change the plug prongs but do I need something to > change the voltage, etc? Or maybe a USB charger? I have no idea about the practicalities of charging by USB while travelling though. |
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