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The shared end ought to be 2-pin, Euro - Schuko plug compatible too. Remember, half of the people who will want to share this outlet splitter will have EU compatible chargers.Neither would be my choice. They look big to me, and you don't need those North American outlets.
I use one similar to this which has a USB C and USB A port.
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I have one that is almost the same as yours. I also have two like this. They are pretty old school but really inexpensive and have always worked well for me. I always used the same two I have for years. A couple of years ago on the VDLP an albergue owner had a basket with things that were left and I took the convertor like yours.Neither would be my choice. They look big to me, and you don't need those North American outlets.
I use one similar to this which has a USB C and USB A port.
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Appreciate the recommendation, but the idea is to allow other people to plug in too, which is why the two I picked out are bigger. I'm not attached to either of these, but bigger does allow more pilgrims to use the plug (though maybe older albergues have not so great electrical work?)Neither would be my choice. They look big to me, and you don't need those North American outlets.
I use one similar to this which has a USB C and USB A port.
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May I ask what it is that you will be bringing that requires a 60W charge?Appreciate the recommendation, but the idea is to allow other people to plug in too, which is why the two I picked out are bigger. I'm not attached to either of these, but bigger does allow more pilgrims to use the plug (though maybe older albergues have not so great electrical work?)
I planned to plug in my North American outlet because my plug charges at 60 Watts and these little wall things only charge at 15.
It will allow one person to charge with a USB-C cable, and another person to charge with the other type of USB. Or for you to charge two such items at once.the idea is to allow other people to plug in too, so yours won't work.
You are mixing the "outlet" issue with the power/charging matter. The voltage different between Europe and North America is not an issue for modern electronic devices like phone and computers. (It IS an issue for some electrical items like hair dryers, so you must check the voltage range on the tag on those items.)Also, I do need the North American outlet because my plug charges at 60 Watts and these little wall things only charge at 15.
You are right on all accounts however I'm still confused about my original question.It will allow one person to charge with a USB-C cable, and another person to charge with the other type of USB. Or for you to charge two such items at once.
You are mixing the "outlet" issue with the power/charging matter. The voltage different between Europe and North America is not an issue for modern electronic devices like phone and computers. (It IS an issue for some electrical items like hair dryers, so you must check the voltage range on the tag on those items.)
The plug on your device has two flat pins. The plugs in Europe have two round pins. You need something that will receive your flat-pins but which itself will plug into the round-pin receptacle ("outlet") in Europe. That is a minor physical adapting function. Very small adapters like this will work - you should use duct take to attach it so you won't leave it behind.
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For charging, you need something that will accept your phone cable (likely USB-A or USB-C) just like your charger does at home. However, you need to plug it into the European wall outlet, which is why you need either the small adaptor or a charger that was intended for use in Europe. In either, case, chargers are available that charge one or more devices at a time through USB cables.
The charging speed may vary with your device, the cable, and the charger. You can use the same charger you use at home, with the addition of the small adapter shown above. That charger may take one, two, or more devices at once.
If I have mis-stated anything, I hope someone will correct it!
Here is an example of needing a plug to completely fill the hole to work... Without my Mcguiver tacticsYou are right on all accounts however I'm still confused about my original question.
There are two possible plug shapes that go into the wall. What I have noticed on previous trips abroad is that one style is clearly favored over another. For example, in Bali I had a plug that should technically fit into the wall, however the larger size round plug that fills the outlet was needed or the "smaller fill" style would fall out.
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Thank you. That's what I wanted to know. In Bali last year outlets would only work with the large round one.You may also have problems with the first one, with the large round plug, depending on where else you might be going. While almost all European countries use the two round prongs, in France, at least, many outlets won't accommodate the big round plug (as I found out a few years back -- and trust me, finding a US prong to EU prong plug in the EU is not a simple endeavor).
I have never needed to fill the hole for my charger to work. The important thing is that the plug fits within the hole.Here is an example of needing a plug to completely fill the hole to work... Without my Mcguiver tactics
I agree. That is an advantage of the small adapter (post #11) - it fits into that type of round outlet.I have never needed to fill the hole for my charger to work.
I agree. I can count on one hand the number of times that I've needed to share my charger. Actually, I've never needed to share it, but have offered a few times. Over the 8 years since my first Camino I've noticed more outlets in albergue dorm rooms than when I started walking Caminos.You don't NEED to bring a multi-device charger.
My impression, from Portugal in any case, is that the small, rectangular/ovoid plugs are the older style, pre-grounded circuits, and the bigger round ones are for newer grounded circuits. When we bought our 1962 house, we had a mixture. As others have noted, the pins on the smaller plugs are very slightly narrower, and they work in the newer outlets but can be sloppy and fall out.You are right on all accounts however I'm still confused about my original question.
There are two possible plug shapes that go into the wall. What I have noticed on previous trips abroad is that one style is clearly favored over another. For example, in Bali I had a plug that should technically fit into the wall, however the larger size round plug that fills the outlet was needed or the "smaller fill" style would fall out.
Hope that makes sense. I may have a photo...
Thank you. That's a great explanation and makes total sense.My impression, from Portugal in any case, is that the small, rectangular/ovoid plugs are the older style, pre-grounded circuits, and the bigger round ones are for newer grounded circuits. When we bought our 1962 house, we had a mixture. As others have noted, the pins on the smaller plugs are very slightly narrower, and they work in the newer outlets but can be sloppy and fall out.
We have recently had the house rewired. Now all the outlets, take the rounded plugs, which are the present EU standard. But they also will take those small plugs, which are adequate for small-current items like electronics. For North Americans, think of it as being similar to an item having a 2-prong or a 3-prong plug, if it plugs into the wall.
Neither would be my choice. They look big to me, and you don't need those North American outlets.
I use one similar to this which has a USB C and USB A port.
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Not sure yet. I'm devicing down as much as possible, and definitely not bringing a hair dryerMay I ask what it is that you will be bringing that requires a 60W charge?
Sounds good. Then, bring what you use at home and just add the small adapter.I'm devicing down as much as possible
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