Phuket Thailand

StaffsShot · #1 28-04-2006, 03:27

Guys, Anyone suggest what adapter is required in Thailand to recharge my UK
i-pod ? Just came back and whilst phone charged ok using 2 pin adapter but i-pod appeared charged it just locked up. Re-charged back home and it works perfect

A drink in MTB in Oct for whoever knows !
Thanks Pete

dawsey · #2 28-04-2006, 03:32

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Originally Posted by StaffsShot

Guys, Anyone suggest what adapter is required in Thailand to recharge my UK
i-pod ? Just came back and whilst phone charged ok using 2 pin adapter but i-pod appeared charged it just locked up. Re-charged back home and it works perfect

A drink in MTB in Oct for whoever knows !
Thanks Pete

Thats strange, as my nipper charged her i-pod about 4 times without a problem using the 2 pin adapter and i-pod charger lead.

stevem · #3 28-04-2006, 03:59

Just push hard enough and just about any plug will fit into most Thai outlets. If not just buy one there, they are everywhere.

StaffsShot · #4 28-04-2006, 04:01

Thanks for reply Dawsey, a guy on the plane said he also had a problem with his i-pod, something to do with the current feed into the pod being incompatible. i did use the as supplied white charger lead. will see if any one else can suggest anything. Thanks anyway, Pete

Mik72 · #5 28-04-2006, 05:17

I do not own a mains charger for my Nano, on my next trip I was going to rely on relaxing in an aircon'd net cafe while USB charging =)

StaffsShot · #6 28-04-2006, 06:33

And at only 1 baht per min you won`t be in a rush to get back into that heat. Unfortunately i do not have the cable between my i-pod and a pc, any case i reckon it would still be the same current surge into the pc as a socket in any room or hotel there. Sorry Mik, the drink`s not yours !

ElectrO · #7 28-04-2006, 15:26

As an Electrician, I cannot see why you had a problem.

Both countries are 220V and 50HZ. Also the PSU you used - should be capable of 110-240V and 50Hz-60Hz. The item will be dual insulated, meaning that you don't need an Earth. I can only think that you had a dodgy adaptor plug or something was wrong with that.

I know everything in Thailand is a copy - but I don't think they can make fake Electric yet.

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stevem · #8 28-04-2006, 19:06

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Originally Posted by ElectrO

Both countries are 220V and 50HZ.

I question that, you should say the supply ranges from ~160 to 250 on a good day.

But it is getting better. Just listen to your computers UPS burp and fart and carryon all day.

ElectrO · #9 28-04-2006, 20:07

Actually Voltage is not important, its the Frequency that is very important. If the frequency varies too much, thats when problems really occur.

Anyone got a multi meter?

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StaffsShot · #10 29-04-2006, 06:06

Cheers for your help guys, reckon the adapter could be faulty especially as Dawsey had no probs with his i-pod

dawsey · #11 29-04-2006, 22:12

There must be plenty of guys who have recharged their i-pods in LOS.
Anyone else have a problem,Expats especially could tell you.

Mac · #12 02-05-2006, 03:23

The issue with Thai Electrics is the surges. I had a similar experience with a laptop charger which blew in a Thai socket. Use a surge protector from the UK and a decent quality two pin adaptor (£3) and all will be well.

Mac

stevem · #13 02-05-2006, 03:25

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Originally Posted by Mac

The issue with Thai Electrics is the surges. I had a similar experience with a laptop charger which blew in a Thai socket. Use a surge protector from the UK and a decent quality two pin adaptor (£3) and all will be well.

Mac

Anyone that plus anything of value into a Thai power socket without some protection is crazy. I dont know how many PC power supplies I have blown over the years.