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Old Aug 31, 2015, 12:37 am
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ChangingNappies
 
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Originally Posted by Marathon Man
As well, thanks for other tips in this thread. Turns out my devices includes the following and everything appears to check out:

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 - 110/240
iphone 5s's - 110/240
iPad Minis - 110/240
new Mac Air my wife sometimes travels with - 110/240
Thanks to power electronics advances for multivoltage tiny chargers!

Originally Posted by Marathon Man
The issue in this thread was how to solve loose plug problems typically found in hotels and on planes.

Fatter plug prongs could work and to make that happen if they exist somewhere, but while I look further for them, I needed to see what else could be done.
They do exist. Unearthed europlugs' pins are 4mm wide. Earthed plugs' pins are 4.8mm. If you get an extension cord, get the earthed version.
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