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Old 07-31-2006, 12:00 PM
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I am in the UK and use a 3pin plug - what type of adaptor do I need for the DR? 2 pin European style?
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Old 07-31-2006, 12:13 PM
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The DR uses the same system as in North America.
That is to say, 110/120 volt, 60 cycle, so you need more than just a pin adapter, you would also need a transformer that changes 110/120 to 220/240 volt.
The exeption would be if the unit you have has a conversion switch incorporated, that selects the entry voltage, and also some things like battery chargers, rechargeable electric shavers and laptop computers, will still work with 110/120, but with a prong adaptor.
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Old 08-01-2006, 10:42 AM
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Many thanks Rocky, that's all we needed to know. I dont' suppose you know roughly how many power points are in each room?
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Old 08-01-2006, 10:44 AM
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Assuming you mean the average hotel room, I would guess at least two, but that's just a guess.
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Old 08-01-2006, 03:33 PM
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Hey Marco its Peter from cabarete? Howdy
Hey where can I post my planta for sale on DR1?
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Old 08-01-2006, 04:25 PM
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Hey Marco its Peter from cabarete? Howdy
Hey where can I post my planta for sale on DR1?
There is a classified section, off of the home page.
http://dr1.com/classifieds/viewads.shtml
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Old 08-01-2006, 04:32 PM
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Old 08-02-2006, 07:13 AM
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Many thanks wud.

Even though there are 3 holes - it's a 2-pin plug?

I know I am very dozy!
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Old 08-02-2006, 07:17 AM
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Sorry for being so dozy but do those sockets accept round pins and flat pins? or it it only one type? I know i am being slightly stupid - but i want to make sure i will be able to play my mp3 player when there!

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Old 08-02-2006, 08:57 AM
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Sorry for being so dozy but do those sockets accept round pins and flat pins? or it it only one type? I know i am being slightly stupid - but i want to make sure i will be able to play my mp3 player when there!

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You're not being dozy.
The first pic, posted above, was a wall socket that accepts various types of plugs.
They would be uncommon, here in the DR.
The following two pics show the types of plugs used here.
They all show 3 pins, but almost everything we use here, only has 2 pins, the 2 flat opposing pins.
The third lone round one if for grounding purposes, and grounds virtually do not exist in the DR.

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