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While in Shanghai, how can I make sure I have enough electrical outlets to plug in to, and still be safe?

electric — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:52:54 +0000

I am going to be rooming with someone in a hotel in China. I don’t know how many outlets/plug-ins I will be able to find, and what types of plugs I will be able to use.

I know that there are three different outlet types used in China. European 2-pin
US/Japan 2-prong
Australia 2-prong along with a 3rd pin option
Hong Kong has another one entirely

I am also aware that 220V is the standard, and not 110V. I know that some hotels have the all the plug options all in one space, without the Hong Kong one. However, does that mean that I could plug in more than one thing by using those? For example: one Euro 2-pin and one Australia 2-prong? Alternatively, could I use a US 2-prong on the top, and then use an adapter to take advantage of the Australian portion?

Also, I want to have a power strip (A.K.A. Surge Protector) that will accept US 2-prong or US 3-prong, while keeping things safe. My laptop adapter and cell phone charger are both rated for 110V – 240V.

When I have visited RadioShack, they all said to buy the European 2-pin adapter. I have been told this is wrong by a foreign electronics store, and by simple observation of various adapters. Additionally, they said that I would need a heavy power converter in order to handle the draw needed for multiple things being plugged in. I initially wondered if I could get a US 3-prong adapter and then take a US surge protector. I guess it isn’t possible.

What would work?

how do you hook a solar cell to a plug in electronic?

electric — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:01:13 +0000

I am doing a science project for school and i have to rewire a easy bake oven to make it solar powered. any idea how i can do this i know how to do it if it were battery powered but it is a plug in. please help! thanks
an easy bake oven is a small child oven

what type of electrical outlet plug is used in Netherlands?

electric — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:52:50 +0000

On the web, they say type F and type C. I would like to know which type is used in AMS airport because I will have a12-hour layover there. Thanks.

If you plug your care into the wall outlet, wouldn’t you be paying a high electricity bill, but saving on gas?

electric — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:00:49 +0000

Also, if your local plant is a coal burning plant, would the extra electricity use equate to increase coal emissions? Where is the green benefit in that? Where is the money saving benefits?
sorry Car not Care.

What type of electrical outlet adapter plug do you need for travel to Jordan?

electric — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:53:52 +0000

I think it’s the same type you use to go to Europe, but am not 100% on that. I don’t know specs and such, so if you can phrase your answer in terms of a region (Europe, North Africa, etc.), that’d be very helpful.

I have a GFCF outlet that I want changed back to a non-GFCF outlet so that I can plug in a small freezer.?

electric — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:53:10 +0000

I am wondering what the going rate for an electrician to perform this service costs. The location is central texas, please let me know a fair rate that i can expect to be charged.
The location for the outlet is in my garage. The GFCF outlet is not the main GFCF, but one outlet on the line. THe main outlet is also in the garage, and the other two outlets on the line are outside wall outlets on the side of my house that I usually use for the weedwacker. I’ve been told not to use the GFCF outlet for a small freezer because I don’t want to lose the meat or food I’d be storing in the freezer. Opinions?

Competitive rate for an electrician to install a 220 plug for a dryer?

electric — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:51:21 +0000

What would be a competitive rate for an electrician to install a 220 plug for a dryer? They would have to run a line…there isn’t one there now. Thanks.
Yeah, a professional. It’s already done. He ran it about 25 feet and charged 5. I thought it was high, but agreed because the company came highly recommended. He did a great job, but I thought the price seemed really high, considering he was in my house less than an hour. Just wondering if that was normal or outrageous.
Thanks for all the answers…I appreciate it!
Thanks curlyjacek for the extra info. We went from gas to electric thinking it would be cheaper than moving the gas line to where we needed it to be…after reading your answer I’m thinking maybe not so much lol. Especially after the 5!! Thanks though!

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electric — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:10:10 +0000

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electric — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:03:25 +0000

What does it mean if I see blue sparks at an electrical outlet when I try to plug something in?

electric — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:52:13 +0000

Last night while attempting to plug in a TV set, I noticed blue sparks when the plug made initial contact with the outlet. I considered the possibility that I was carrying an electrical charge (like shoes on carpet type of thing) but if the outlet is properly grounded, would that really matter? I live in an apartment of a very old house, approx 110 years old. I chose to leave the TV unplugged. Advice?