US to European Plug Adapter

by i.Trek

Product Details

• Item Weight: 0.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0012S304W
• Item model number: EU-PLUG
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

Product Description

A converter plug designed specifically to convert American adapters with flat pins to fit European outlets with round pinholes. It only converts the adapter and does not convert the voltage on the appliance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

116 of 137 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars cannot use for hair dryers or straighteners, June 22, 2005

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hskphoto (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

I bought this because I am studying abroad in Italy. However, when I received it, I realized you cannot use this for blow dryers or hair straighteners. On the plug adapter, the holes where the American prongs would go in are the same size, and if you look at your hair dryer, one of the prongs are wider than the other. Therefore, the prongs will NOT fit into this plug adapter, rendering it useless. Also keep in mind that you can only use this plug adapter if your device has dual voltage.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for European Travel with iPhone, June 7, 2009

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Philip Thomas "Eccentric Intellectual" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: US to European Plug Adapter (Electronics)

I used this project in conjunction with my iPhone charger whilst on a trip to Europe. Most, if not all, of the iPod and iPhone chargers are compatible with a wide variety of power voltages and hertz of power, meaning that only a plug converter is needed to use them in Europe. This plug converter worked well, was durable, and ultimately functioned without a problem. If you are going to Europe with an iPod or iPhone, save money and buy this plug converter instead of the Apple World Adapter Kit.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars worked great in germany, December 11, 2009

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A. Boyer (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: US to European Plug Adapter (Electronics)

This adapter worked great in Germany to charge my Canon camera battery (the charger accepts European voltage without a converter, as do most small electronics). I wish it was a little longer since Euro wall jacks are recessed, but it never got stuck. Best to connect the US plug to the adapter before putting it in the Euro wall jack.