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May 16th, 2009, 07:38
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Can I use my european 2 pin adapator in Indian plug sockets?
Hello guys.
I have a european plug adapter, is this pluggy inable in India? whooo hoooo 3 weeks!!! Thanks xxx |
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May 16th, 2009, 07:51
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No. India uses type D plugs, Europe type C.
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May 16th, 2009, 10:03
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May 16th, 2009, 10:35
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Hmmm, I have used my Indian appliances in Germany without any adaptor, and vice versa. German and Indian plugs have VERY minor differences for the 2-pin socket. Its the 3-pin socket in India which is different from continental european plugs.
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May 16th, 2009, 13:39
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European 2 prong plugs work just fine in India. If you have the big type with the ground, then be prepared to trip the circut breaker on occasion.
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May 16th, 2009, 13:51
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So I was glad I spent a few quid on buying a UK to India travel adapter (like this one but not so dear) before I went.
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May 16th, 2009, 13:51
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India has round-pin sockets. If your plug has flat pins, it will not fit without an adaptor.
This is really covered extensively, with photos etc, on other threads: please search the site and browse. |
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May 17th, 2009, 12:18
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One good thing is that Europe Voltage standard is 220V/50Hz - same as India... so all you need is a cheap adapter.
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May 17th, 2009, 12:39
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...On a good day
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May 17th, 2009, 12:56
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May 27th, 2009, 00:40
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I need to get this straight! I am bringing my Nokia phone with me to India (as it also functions as my MP3) and the charger has European round pins (2), I have had so many different opinions on this subject - will it work or won't it? Can I just get an adapter in India?
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May 27th, 2009, 08:47
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Adapters are cheap here. You will get one easily. You could also get a new phone adapter.
 
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May 27th, 2009, 18:05
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May 27th, 2009, 22:45
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Thank you!!
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May 27th, 2009, 22:54
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I have an adaptor for my Australian 3 point straight pin plugs and it is called a European adaptor and has 2 round shaped prongs. So if yours is the same as this it will fit Indian plugs. Which makes me suspect that European appliances with 2 round shaped prongs on their plugs will plug in directly into Indian power points, as sounder has posted.
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