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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 7:58 am
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Originally Posted by ChangingNappies
Unearthed europlugs' pins are 4mm wide. Earthed plugs' pins are 4.8mm. If you get an extension cord, get the earthed version.
Looking at my collection of adapters, I see 3 different pin diameters.

The "earthed" (grounded) adapter has a round body and fits down into a matching receptacle (often seen in toilet rooms and other places around water). It has the largest pins (4.8mm ?).

A flat pin to blade adapter has pins which are slightly smaller (4.0mm ?). In the past I've tried to plug it into a grounded receptacle and no power would flow.

A small plugin USB power supply has still smaller diameter pins, which are half metal and half white plastic.

I concur with others who have stated that almost any electronic device you use will be marked 105-240 Volts, meaning you can use it anywhere. The last thing I had that only worked on American voltage was a Palm Pilot.

And, to chime in with others, please please don't stick some metal into the outlet to make it work...that's a recipe for disaster for you, your family, and future room occupants.
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