AC converter that will work in the Phils?

[Matt & Bing 56]

We (me, wife and daughter) are going to visit family in April. Can anyone suggest an AC converter that they have actually used in the Philippines?

Can you charge your phone using the USB connector to a PC the same as in the US?

Thanks.

[CajunKitty 8]

Yes, you can charge your phone to a PC using a USB cable wire..

[LSnBigBear 61]

Usually lap tops, cell phones IPODS, MP3's will work from 110 to 220 which the Philippines uses. Do not plug in your electric shaver (if applicable), hair dryers or CPAP Machines... Instant poof, died, dead gone.... Well I was able to bring my CPAP back to life but the others not so. May they rest in peace lol.

I just used a normal cheap converter and it works no problem. Any will do just make sure it has step down 220/110 which all have I I believe.

[Hank_ 9,174]

We (me, wife and daughter) are going to visit family in April. Can anyone suggest an AC converter that they have actually used in the Philippines?

Can you charge your phone using the USB connector to a PC the same as in the US?

Thanks.

Like said most all cell phones and laptops will charge with 110 - 220. Read the charging adapter for your device it will tell you.

[actob99 156]

Same as everyone has posted and they are the same electrical outlets most of the time. You might come across a standard two prong socket and your plug might be the three prong like on your computer. Just have a couple cheap adapters that go from the 3 to 2 prong, same as the states..

[Grant PDX 183]

Most electronic devices made in the last 10 years (note MOST not ALL) have switching power supplies that can handle the broad voltage range required to work in the US and overseas. Read the device, if it says 110 - 240, or anything in that range, you should be fine.

As said above, your USB to computer is always safe, if the computer is plugged in safely. Switching converters, for power supplies that don't meet the range, are inexpensive. In the last 10 years I haven't needed a converter, as everything I use has a power supply that works.

[Mark and Rassel 9]

We (me, wife and daughter) are going to visit family in April. Can anyone suggest an AC converter that they have actually used in the Philippines?

Can you charge your phone using the USB connector to a PC the same as in the US?

Thanks.

Drop by MOA or SM Manila and find the Ace Hardware store . . .they'll have inexpensive converters that handle a variety of power loads . . .

Mark and Rassel

[thinkerlove0212 158]

your adapter for phone is fine to use. look at the fine print on adapter should say 100-240 volts.I talked about this with a few traveleres in Narita airport. Cell phone no problem. Some how I burned up a speaker system and coffee pot (so I had good sounds and brought coffee for a good cup of coffee) an adapter that was at hotels was useless. Yes bring a good one.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Usually lap tops, cell phones IPODS, MP3's will work from 110 to 220 which the Philippines uses. Do not plug in your electric shaver (if applicable), hair dryers or CPAP Machines... Instant poof, died, dead gone.... Well I was able to bring my CPAP back to life but the others not so. May they rest in peace lol.

I just used a normal cheap converter and it works no problem. Any will do just make sure it has step down 220/110 which all have I I believe.

You are right. When I went back in Sept I sent ahead and had the family buy a nice converter. Low and behold I found after I got there all my stuff was both 110 and 220. I do use a CPAP and I looked on the back. Sure enough my CPAP was 220.

We had both Iphones, Laptop and Ipad. All were dual use. So we never had to use the converter. I was really surprised how much stuff is dual voltage.

[Matt & Bing 56]

Thanks for all the replies - much appreciated.