Adapter Guide - Type B
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Type B Travel Adapter
Works in:
- North and Central America
- Japan
- Thailand
- Taiwan
- Colombia
- Venezuela
- Peru
- Philippines
- All of North America except for Greenland
(see complete list of countries below)
How to identify Type B Adapter and Socket?
Type B Adapter
Type B Socket
Our Type B Adapters
Technical specification
- The Type B Adapter has one protruding pin longer than the other two - the Grounding pin, which ensures that your device is safely grounded before it is plugged in.
- The earth pin is round and there are two other flat faced pins parallel to each other so that it looks like the plug ni the picture above.
- The Adapter is rated at 100 - 127 V and 15 A
- The Type B socket is compatible with Type A and Type B travel adapters
Guidelines for use
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Step 1
Make sure the device you need to charge or use is switched off.
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Step 2
Check the Voltage guide to see if yo uneed a Voltage Converter
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Step 3
If you require a Voltage Converter, then plug your device cable or charger into the Voltage Converter first and then plug the Voltage Converter into your Type B Travel Adapter.
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Step 4
If you aren't using a Converter, plug the device cable/charger directly into the Type B Travel Adapter.
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Step 5
If there's a switch beside the wall socket, make sure it is in the OFF position before you plug in your device.
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Step 6
Plug the Travel Adaper into the soecket and voila, your device will start working!.
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Step 7
If you have a dual device adapter and want to plug in your second device, remove the adapter from the wall socket and then repeat Seps 4 to 6.