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Old Jul 25, 2017, 5:14 am
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That depends: if it's two prongs then Power Outlet Shape Adapter Advice has the info, if it's three prongs... Ideal would be https://i.stack.imgur.com/AIxzX.jpg but I have no idea where to buy it. This is a Wonpro product, they have a range of universal power strips and cords are interchangeable. You could get a Schuko grounding collar to use your EU plug in one of the universal Wonpros. See https://www.europlugs.com/product-ca.../power-strips/ for more, the grounding collar is at https://www.europlugs.com/shop/plug-...ny-and-france/

If all you want is an EU to US then perhaps https://voltage-converter-transforme...-worldwide-use and again a Schuko grounding collar or two.

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Old Jul 25, 2017, 10:12 am
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Those are way too large to pack.
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Old Jul 25, 2017, 2:15 pm
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Originally Posted by wco81
Those are way too large to pack.
The one I linked is a 3-port model. Not tiny, but I feel it is compact. The power cord is modular, so you can switch between a Schuko cord or US cord (sold separately).
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Old Jul 25, 2017, 2:24 pm
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A little dab of paint works well, also, although it's more permanent. You could even get some translucent paint (or even nail polish, if someone in your house has some) to retain a little of the glow.
I use black Brother P-touch tape. My P-Touch spits out a little blank tab every time I print a label, so I save these and use them for this purpose.

Our office travel kits come with a Kikkerland plug adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Kikkerland-UL...dp/B00210MRGC/

and a Japanese-made Road Warrior 3-outlet strips:
https://www.amazon.com/ROAD-WARRIOR-...dp/B00IM0ZFIW/

You use the adapter for the wall outlet, then plug in the power strip, giving you 3 universal outlets to play with.

Rated for 250v, 6 amps... at least with my travel kit, I'm never going to max it out.

I also am finding wisdom in the power strip, especially in older properties with worn-out outlets which won't hold wall warts reliably. Especially US-style plugs. I've also helped a few travelers in airports by sharing an outlet and having the universal outlets on the strip.
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Old Jul 25, 2017, 8:45 pm
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I am going to break something if you people don't stop with that .... of a Kikkerland adapter. Read the wiki already Power Outlet Shape Adapter Advice !!!!!
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Old Jul 26, 2017, 9:32 am
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I am going to break something if you people don't stop with that .... of a Kikkerland adapter.
Calm down... we're talking about plug adapters, not politics...save the drama for OMNI.

I have Kikkerland & Japanese Road Warrior adapters.... I prefer the Kikkerland.

The Road Warrior product does NOT have insulated prongs like the Kikkerland, and it ground-pin adapter is very easily lost. They've put holes on the adapter to store it, BUT on every single one of them I have, there's not enough grip for it to stay on. Because of its design, it requires 3 separate pieces instead of 2. It also only comes with 2 types of grounding (cheater) pins. Weight: 40 g

The plastic on the Kikkerland isn't as nice as the Road Warrior, but it hasn't broken yet after a few years of use. It's also larger than the Road Warrior due to the consolidation of the ground pins into the second piece, but everything's attached, so no small nondescript plastic bits to lose. It has 3 grounding (cheater) pin styles to choose from. Weight: 46g
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Old Jul 26, 2017, 11:16 pm
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Originally Posted by KRSW
I use black Brother P-touch tape. My P-Touch spits out a little blank tab every time I print a label, so I save these and use them for this purpose.

Our office travel kits come with a Kikkerland plug adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Kikkerland-UL...dp/B00210MRGC/

and a Japanese-made Road Warrior 3-outlet strips:
https://www.amazon.com/ROAD-WARRIOR-...dp/B00IM0ZFIW/

You use the adapter for the wall outlet, then plug in the power strip, giving you 3 universal outlets to play with.

Rated for 250v, 6 amps... at least with my travel kit, I'm never going to max it out.

I also am finding wisdom in the power strip, especially in older properties with worn-out outlets which won't hold wall warts reliably. Especially US-style plugs. I've also helped a few travelers in airports by sharing an outlet and having the universal outlets on the strip.
I have both of those products. I keep my Road Warrior unit in a zippered bag, being very careful not to misplace the C -> A piece.
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Old Aug 4, 2017, 11:02 am
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As a Flight Attendant bag space is important so I looked hard for a good strip. Although it’s on the pricey side for a power strip at $50, I honestly feel the Mogics Bagel is an awesome investment. It houses it’s own universal adapter, and the plugs on the unit itself are also universal, the donut they also make is US style only. And it is very space efficient.

https://www.amazon.com/MOGICS-BAGEL-.../dp/B01J1CGSQM
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Old Aug 6, 2017, 1:05 am
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As a Flight Attendant bag space is important so I looked hard for a good strip. Although it’s on the pricey side for a power strip at $50, I honestly feel the Mogics Bagel is an awesome investment. It houses it’s own universal adapter, and the plugs on the unit itself are also universal, the donut they also make is US style only. And it is very space efficient.

https://www.amazon.com/MOGICS-BAGEL-.../dp/B01J1CGSQM
I can't follow these - what is the purpose of the donut?
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Old Aug 7, 2017, 9:22 am
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Originally Posted by joshwex90
I can't follow these - what is the purpose of the donut?
Supposedly bulky adapters won't hog up more than one slot compared to on a power strip.

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Old Aug 7, 2017, 5:40 pm
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Originally Posted by pseudoswede
Supposedly bulky adapters won't hog up more than one slot compared to on a power strip.

I love it. But I’m not sure if he meant the design or why they have both the Donut (US Style plug only) and Bagel (International Multi-Plug) for the same price.
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Old Aug 7, 2017, 6:07 pm
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Belkin has one - love it. Functionally all will work the same - read reviews and pick one !
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Old Aug 7, 2017, 8:16 pm
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I got the Bagel when it was a Kickstarter project and have used it on every trip since then. I've only had one issue, in Prague the adapter wouldn't fit into the plug because of a (I'm guessing) grounding pin. Had to use a regular US-EU two prong adapter. No big deal.
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Old Aug 14, 2017, 1:14 am
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I have the same Monster with the ANNOYING blue light. My solution, cut a piece of black cardboard and get some gaff tape and cover up the annoying blue light. Doesn't look too bad either.
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Old Aug 15, 2017, 10:02 am
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Does UL certification apply to 100-240V devices.

Seems like the only UL certified strips on Amazon are for domestic use only.
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