Quick Question:German mains

[Ultrasonic]

I will be going to Berlin next week and will be bringing my MD walkman, just wondering if my charger will work with their mains sockets over there?i.e wont blow or damage my walkman?

Ultra

 

[7_V]

Originally posted by Ultrasonic
I will be going to Berlin next week and will be bringing my MD walkman, just wondering if my charger will work with their mains sockets over there?i.e wont blow or damage my walkman?

Ultra

No, a German plug (or chord) is all you need. The voltage is more or less the same.

 

[Ultrasonic]

Thanx 7v, so do their wall sockets have bigger or smaller holes?more or less?

cheers

Ultra

 

[7_V]

Originally posted by Ultrasonic
Thanx 7v, so do their wall sockets have bigger or smaller holes?more or less?

They're smaller plugs, similar to the French - 2 pin with a strange earth arrangement. You can probably pick up an adapter at the airport.

 

[tones]

This will tell you everything, Ultrasonic:

http://users.pandora.be/worldstandards/electricity.htm

The Germans use a variation of the so-called "Schuko" plug (Type F), a cylindrical thing that fits into a matching recess in the socket. Earthing is provided by two diametrically-opposed (why do I always sound like a patent attorney?) earthing strips down the sides. France uses the same design, except that earthing in France is via a third pin that protrudes from the socket itself and fits into a corresponding hole in the plug.

As Steve says, the airport shops sell adaptors.

 

[Ultrasonic]

Thanx guys, its nice to see there are helpful dudes on here who answer non hifi related questions. I probably should have posted it on the genral chat section but this section is more popular

Ultra