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Tyler Durdin
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I live in the USA where we are 110v, I think BKK is 220v, right? When I am in the LOS and I need to use my laptop, I plug it in with no problems but I think that my laptop plug has a built in converter. It works no problems, the only strange thing is that there is a little spark when I plug it in but then it is good after that.
For items that dont have the built in converter, will it fry the item (i.e - my Sonicare toothbrush) ? If so, where can I purchase a converter in BKK and how much would it run me ($$$) ?
Advice appreciated
Tyler
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Posted on: 3:10 pm on Feb. 9, 2004
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mokewen
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Tyler,
Try Panthip Plaza. I saw some there last month, but didn't pay attention to the price.
A lot of competition there for customers, so it is a great place to bargain!
moke
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Posted on: 3:14 pm on Feb. 9, 2004
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dragonmp11a10
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TD,
IMO, better to hit a Radio Shack before you go & get an AC converter like this:
link or any numerous other that they have to offer. Just pay attention to the wattage when selecting.
I have a Sonicare as well, lasts well over a week after fully charged.
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Posted on: 3:23 pm on Feb. 9, 2004
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UKYorkie
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Tyler
From your background you are to busy with ST to worry about this...........................................
But as you have found out with your laptop PS most things are dual voltage............
If you hit town in April PM me for a beer or three.
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Posted on: 5:48 pm on Feb. 9, 2004
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DrLove
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the only strange thing is that there is a little spark when I plug it in but then it is good after that.
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Happens most of the time, even in my room with
Thai appliances.
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Posted on: 8:43 pm on Feb. 9, 2004
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Vancouver Jay
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The little spark is because of the lack of proper grounding (earthing) in almost every building in the Kingdom.
Thomas Edison no under-tand Thai culture.
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Posted on: 9:17 pm on Feb. 9, 2004
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ColoradoGuy
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Quote: from Tyler Durdin on 4:10 am on Feb. 10, 2004
For items that dont have the built in converter, will it fry the item (i.e - my Sonicare toothbrush) ? If so, where can I purchase a converter in BKK and how much would it run me ($$$) ?
If you check the power supply of anything you plug in, and it says "Input: ___-240V", then it will work here. Almost everything does.
On the rare item that dows not work, just buy a new DC power supply at MBK or Pantip. They are a few dollars, and you can set the dial for what you need (6v, 7.5V, 9V, etc.).
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Posted on: 10:14 pm on Feb. 9, 2004
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Mr Alan
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Electric toothbrushes are a little different than computers. On a toothbrush the AC power operates a battery charger that in turn charges the toothbrush via a method called induction charging. The charging unit operates on AC current to do this. The DC battery on the toothbrush is charged even though there is not a direct electrical contact between the charger and the toothbrush.
I don't know about Sonicare, but my Braun toothbrush charger (sold in the US) only operates at 100V-130 V AC even though the unit is made in Germany. Another factor is the AC cycle rating. The US uses 60 Hz, while many other countries (including Thailand) use 50 Hz. My Braun toothbrush charger operates at 50 or 60 Hz, but my portable power tool induction charger only operates at 60 Hz. You can look at the bottom of the charging unit to see the rating. Some power converters will convert the AC cycles in addition to the voltage, but some will not.
Personally, I would not buy a converter just for a toothbrush. After the charge is depleted, I would just use a regular toothbrush. After all, your right hand will be getting a rest while in LOS.
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Posted on: 1:46 am on Feb. 10, 2004
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Smegma
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Quote: from Vancouver Jay on 10:17 am on Feb. 10, 2004
The little spark is because of the lack of proper grounding (earthing) in almost every building in the Kingdom.
Ehhh.... yes... but not really. V-J you mixed many things in one single sentence, being mostly right while not really right in what I think you tried to say, that I do not know where to start. Just remember that a spark is really just a burst of electric current in the air and not unusual.
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Posted on: 2:55 am on Feb. 10, 2004
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Vancouver Jay
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A spark is usually caused by an air-gap in an electrical circuit. Even though the circuit is open, once the size of the gap becomes small enough, the air itself becomes conductive. The size of the gap which will permit a spark to "jump" is dependant on the amount of current, relative humidity, and other factors.
In any event, plugging a switched off device into a well-grounded circuit almost never produces a spark. Pluging one into an ungrounded or improperly grounded circuit will.
Smegs, did you have a point to make?
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Posted on: 6:52 am on Feb. 10, 2004
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