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Dom Rep Voltage/Plugs

Del

2005-05-26 09:08:33

I assume they are 2-pin but are the spokey things round or flat?

Sorry if i've baffled anyone with all my technical wording

SallyMac

2005-05-26 10:02:19

Hi Del, like your technical knowlege there!! Take the adapters designed for the US and you will be ok. The voltage is lower though so my hairdryer only blew out cold air, luckily the hotel had a good one in the room anyway. You can get voltage adapters, we bought one in Playa Dorada but wasnt overly chuffed with it. Spent the week with mainly frizzy hair - thank god its short!

highlander317

2005-10-02 19:03:35

dominican republic power adapters

Can anyone tell me what power adapters i need to use uk plugs so we can charge our mobiles etc.

Seen some replies elsewhere but nothing on dominican republic. Are they the american flat 2 pin or european 2 round pin?

cheers in advance

Eloisa

2005-10-02 19:13:39

Apparently it's the 2 flat pin type that you need for DR, I had a look through the search option, that was the first one I saw, might be worth doing a double check in case I'm wrong though lol
Ellie

highlander317

2005-10-02 19:19:40

just checked on ask jeeves and they said its

American-style plugs are used; power is 110-120 volts, 60 cycles

Going to search a bit more

nuttysam

2005-10-03 07:28:40

I'm going to the DR in a week and I've bought the 2 flat pin adaptor but I've also been told that the round pin can work in some hotels..........

samx

Beanie65

2005-10-03 10:24:36

flat pin are the best to take...if you buy them in asda they are 1.97 each and they distinctly state for usa and caribbean use...its worth noting that if anyone is taking a battery charger that they dont charge fully and a travel kettle will take forever to boil on the power outage their :wink:

LisaMJ

2005-10-03 10:33:21

There is one I've seen that works anywhere in the world, so it should cover you for whichever type your hotel has. Try ifsogo.com as they tend to have stuff like that.

Lisa x

Pippy

2005-10-03 13:06:02

http://www.ifsogo.com :wink:

highlander317

2005-10-07 18:06:17

insect rpellant plug ins

Just bought a plug in for the mossies today but noticed its a round 2 pin plug. What do i need to be able to use it in dominican republic? Ive seen a adapter for flat 2 pin to uk plug that will take round pins is this ok?

Wizard

2005-10-07 19:05:43

I would be inclined to take the USA adapter with you (flat pin and earth

stevebell001

2005-10-11 15:28:01

Check the operating voltage of any chargers you take with you. Someone I know forgot and when it didn't work I put my glasses on and found that it was only 240v and not autosensing! Meanwhile it took a wasted trip across the atlantic and I still ended up having to buy batteries!

TraceyC

2005-12-01 19:49:52

Dom Rep Electrical goods

Are you able to use a standard travel plug in the dom rep, I have been told they do not work very well

sun-seeker

2005-12-06 16:00:44

yeah they are really easy to get hold of aswell boots sell them

dramaqueen

2006-01-21 17:54:12

Plugs and mosquito killer reccomendations? Dom Rep

Hi,

I am going to the gran ventana in June this year,

Last year in cuba, the mosquitos where quite bad, we took some tee tree oil and deet, but my mum still got bitten, can anyone reccomend anything?

Also, what plugs do they use? The round or flat ones?

Thanks :-)

Pippy

2006-01-21 18:08:05

Hi Dramaqueen

I've merged your post with an existing topic :wink:

For information regarding mozzie advice, please see/post in THIS TOPIC to avoid duplication.

Thanks.

Pippy

dramaqueen

2006-01-21 18:13:16

Thanks :-)

PinguTM

2006-02-22 16:36:44

Dom Rep - Plug Adaptors

Anyone tell me what kind of plug adaptors i will need to use my electrical items (UK) over in the dom rep?

- in particular the hotel rooms of iberostar hacienda dominicus where im staying.

Thanks

stevebell001

2006-02-25 12:14:32

As it says above, it is the 2 flat pin type. The hardest bit is finding the socket.

There was one in the bathroom and we had to unplug the floor lamp by the window for electricity in the room itself. The sockets for the TV and fridge were all encased behind the furniture. Make sure your applience is 110 volts though as I only assumed this and got it wrong!

You are in line for a great holiday.

claremcc

2006-09-05 07:58:56

Dom Rep Voltage...Hair straighteners

I know this doesnt seem an important question but I really do not want to look like a fuzz ball on holiday or pack unnecessary items.

Will my hair straighteners work in the Dominican :?:

I see they use a lower voltage power than us here in the UK. Is it just a case of buying an adaptor plug before I go :roll:

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