Bill W Posted June 4, 2017 Share #1 Posted June 4, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) We are planning a trip to Scotland in September this year. Can someone tell me if the plug that is included with most Leica chargers will work there. They always include a plug for the US and another one that I assume is for Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gyoung Posted June 4, 2017 Share #2 Posted June 4, 2017 If its for 'europe' it will be a round plug with 2 round pins most likely and an earth via a 'strip' let into the round part of the plastic plug. Thats the most common in europe although there are exceptions, particularly Switzerland. The Uk has a plug with three rectangular pins, with the earth larger and longer and at right angles to the other two. Only other place I know that uses it is Hong Kong. Surely google will find you pictures of the plugs to compare. Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted June 4, 2017 Share #3 Posted June 4, 2017 You will need adaptors to use all the other electric kit that travellers need these days, so you can use one of those to charge your batteries via your normal cable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted June 4, 2017 Share #4 Posted June 4, 2017 This is my source of info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 4, 2017 Share #5 Posted June 4, 2017 We are planning a trip to Scotland in September this year. Can someone tell me if the plug that is included with most Leica chargers will work there. They always include a plug for the US and another one that I assume is for Europe. Don't forget to make sure everything is capable of handling 240 volts. Phone and camera chargers all seem to be dual voltage, things like any hair tools your wife has probably will not be. A 115v hair straightener plugged into a UK outlet will scorch hair, I've seen it done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted June 4, 2017 Share #6 Posted June 4, 2017 This is my source of info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets I've travelled quite a bit but had no idea there were so many! I think the small round pin ones under the UK should be under 'obsolete' they haven't been fitted domestkically for 50 years and I can't remember seeing one for decades. Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 4, 2017 Share #7 Posted June 4, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've travelled quite a bit but had no idea there were so many! I think the small round pin ones under the UK should be under 'obsolete' they haven't been fitted domestkically for 50 years and I can't remember seeing one for decades. Gerry I remember my grandparents having those changed out in the 1970s for nice modern outlets. I was surprised to see some of the old ones at Windsor Castle a couple of weeks ago, the lamps on the mantles still have those old plugs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted June 4, 2017 Share #8 Posted June 4, 2017 I've travelled quite a bit but had no idea there were so many! I think the small round pin ones under the UK should be under 'obsolete' they haven't been fitted domestkically for 50 years and I can't remember seeing one for decades. Gerry Small round ones are still installed and used for low voltage (I can't remember the voltage, but safe levels) lighting circuits. We had such a circuit fitted to a bedroom recently for bedside and low level lighting. But you're correct that it is obsolete for 240V power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted June 4, 2017 Share #9 Posted June 4, 2017 I remember my grandparents having those changed out in the 1970s for nice modern outlets. I was surprised to see some of the old ones at Windsor Castle a couple of weeks ago, the lamps on the mantles still have those old plugs! These may be the low voltage circuit lighting I mentioned above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted June 4, 2017 Share #10 Posted June 4, 2017 The round three pin ones can still be used in the U.K. for lighting circuits. It means that you can't use that circuit for your 2500 watt vacuum cleaner or fan heater. Such lighting circuits are, however, very unusual. The vast majority of houses in the U.K. have standard three square-pin sockets that allow you to plug anything in, anywhere. 110v is only ever found in shaver sockets in bathrooms. And then alongside 240v U.K. electricity might be anything from 220 - 250 volt but all our stuff works regardless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted June 4, 2017 Don't forget to make sure everything is capable of handling 240 volts. Phone and camera chargers all seem to be dual voltage, things like any hair tools your wife has probably will not be. A 115v hair straightener plugged into a UK outlet will scorch hair, I've seen it done. Good point. Is everything everywhere 240 volts? We have iPhones and I will need to check on their chargers which can plug into USB ports or a car charger. We will need to check on the wife's hair dryer and my shaver. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted June 4, 2017 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Is an adapter like this something that will work? Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Is an adapter like this something that will work? ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273161-battery-charging-in-scotland/?do=findComment&comment=3289276'>More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 4, 2017 Share #13 Posted June 4, 2017 31qMYnab8ML.jpgIs an adapter like this something that will work? That will work, I have these: https://www.amazon.com/Ceptics-Hong-Kong-Travel-Adapter/dp/B0080R95XI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1496617641&sr=8-5&keywords=travel+adapter+uk Your iPhone chargers will work over there in an adapter plug. Or you could use something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-BESTEK-International-Converter-Technology/dp/B0191GVDKE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1496617717&sr=8-6&keywords=travel+adapter+uk+usb which I also have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted June 5, 2017 Share #14 Posted June 5, 2017 Bring an adaptor with you as well as an extension socket which has USB outlets built in. That way you can plug in multiple appliances simultaneously with just one adaptor. For laptops, I have a native power cable for where ever I go - the power adaptor usually has a figure 8 socket for the power cable (even the Apple ones do) and I have UK plug to figure 8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 6, 2017 Share #15 Posted June 6, 2017 If its for 'europe' it will be a round plug with 2 round pins most likely and an earth via a 'strip' let into the round part of the plastic plug. Thats the most common in europe although there are exceptions, particularly Switzerland. The Uk has a plug with three rectangular pins, with the earth larger and longer and at right angles to the other two. Only other place I know that uses it is Hong Kong. Surely google will find you pictures of the plugs to compare. Gerry The British type G socket is used in about thirty countries, mainly in Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia. It is often possible to plug the standard European type C plug in by releasing the safety lock in the earth pin socket with a toothpick or something similar, especially if the socket is a bit worn.However, many countries are gradually introducing the more universal Schuko type sockets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted June 6, 2017 Share #16 Posted June 6, 2017 31qMYnab8ML.jpgIs an adapter like this something that will work? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted June 6, 2017 I will definitely buy a USB charger like the Bestek and a couple of adapters. We will need to figure out the wife's hair dryer but most likely where we stay, there will be a 110 option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 6, 2017 Share #18 Posted June 6, 2017 I will definitely buy a USB charger like the Bestek and a couple of adapters. We will need to figure out the wife's hair dryer but most likely where we stay, there will be a 110 option. You're not going to find a 110v outlet that will take a hair dryer, the only 110 outlets in the UK are very low amp designed for electric razors only. Most hotels will have hair dryers available, otherwise dual voltage ones are easily available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dual+voltage+hair+dryer&sprefix=dual+voltage%2Caps%2C265&crid=3695LL5PG1HDK It all depends how much you would use it later. My wife has a dual voltage hair straightener but we visit the UK so often she's just going to buy one there and one in the US when it needs replacing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted June 6, 2017 Share #19 Posted June 6, 2017 The 240/110v outlet in the bathrooms are rated at 1 watt (IIRC). They would definitely blow if you put a hairdryer in. They are designed so that it is difficult to electrocute yourself with an appliance while you are standing over a basin full of water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted June 6, 2017 OK we will buy the wife a hair dryer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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