Friday, August 27, 2010

recharging

I've opted to take only my digital camera and leave the rest of my electronics at home. I bought a second camera battery at a nasty $70 but think I will need a recharge before setting out on safari. They use 220v in Tanzania with the English style plug. We use 110v in Canada. Problem.

This site turned out to be very helpful: Adaptelec.com, International Electrical Specialists (checked a few other sites to confirm the info).
I wasn't sure what I needed - convertor, adapter, transformer: all Greek to me. I checked my camera charger and apparently it will handle the 220v but the plug is wrong shape so just need to get a Type G British 3-pin Electrical Adapter. MEC sells an International Adapter Plug Kit for $10. That ought to cover the next few trips I'm planning as well so good investment. Now if only they would get them in stock! I see a last minute MEC run in my future, lol.