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    Kann ich mit diesem Adapter in deutschen Steckdosen einen 125 -V -Stromstreifen verwenden?

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    3. nico851 on

      For low power stuff this will work. But make sure the devices you plug in can handle 240v, since this is what they will get.

    4. BarnacleNo7373 on

      As that seems to be a mechanical adapter, you will use the power strip and the devices you plug into it with 230V instead of 125V . This is very out of the specifications.

      Don’t do this 

    5. UsernameAttemptNo341 on

      The main question is if your devices can handle 230V. Laptop and phone chargers usually can, but many others not!

    6. JeLuF on

      You can, but you probably shouldn’t. The power strip is designed for 125V, not for 230V.

    8. blackcompy on

      Not with this adapter, no. You can use a transformer to regulate voltage down to 125v, then it should be fine. Make sure all parts are rated for the wattage your attached devices will consume.

    10. WhileResponsible9595 on

      Hahahaha I tried plugging in a sunlight lamp from America into a rig like this and that bastard exploded right in front of me so don’t fucking do this. On cruise ships when you’re just plugging in phones? Yeah ok

    12. Optimal-Manner-9506 on

      In theory the devices will be drawing lower current than the socket is designed for as long as they can handle the higher voltage, but I still wouldn’t.

      When we moved to the UK from Germany we put British plugs on all the trailing sockets but the voltage is the same and our plugs gave fuses in them for extra protection

    13. coffeewithalex on

      All compact cheap devices don’t have any power converters in them. This strip is nothing but a bunch of organized wires in a casing.

      **YOU NEED A [POWER CONVERTER](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/2000-Voltage-Converter-Transformer-Sockets/dp/B0DFH4DJ5X)** if you want to run devices designed for another grid.

      USA runs on 120V @ 60Hz. Most of the other world runs on 240V @ 50Hz.

      Any device that you plug in, has to either:

      1. Support 240V @ 50Hz, which is what the grid supplies
      2. Be plugged into a power converter that outputs something that the device supports.

      The shape of the plug is supposed to only be a fool’s guard, a hint that they are incompatible standards. Putting in a 1€ adapter in the middle **does nothing** to change the current.

      What *might* work, are **some** AC->DC power adapters like phone chargers. Everything else, at best, will just not work, or most likely just immediately break down its power supply, or in worse cases – destroy the device entirely.

    14. Famous_Pool801 on

      I mean it should work, but depending on how powerful are the appliences you are connecting, it might overheat and melt.

      For example, do not connect anything that generates heat like, dishwashers, hairdtiers, heating blankets etc.

      I would only use for small things like, phone recharger, led lamps, then it should be fine, even a small tv or laptop should be okay.

      The problem is not the adapter, its the voltage, the wire resistency is probably different between 127v and 220v

    15. user38835 on

      The real answer is that nobody knows. Because of the construction of the box, it depends if it will just work or blow up.

      Plus by connecting this to European mains, you risk of connecting devices that are not designed for 125v into the power strip and that device will blow up, except some phone/laptop chargers which can handle dual voltage.

    16. skaterpoetry on

      i did it once, first night arriving to the country and the strommversicherung of the flat jumped interrupting all the apartment circuit. my mitbewohnerin was reaaally angry at me.

    18. TheZerbio on

      You absolutly can. It will almost certainly start to melt and eventually burn. But you can plug it in.

      In all seriousness, don’t.

    20. Sora1007 on

      The question you should ask yourself is „which devices am i plugging in?“ The adapter is just for the difference in form but Not in voltage. By far not every device which normally works with 125V works with 230V too.

    22. F_H_B on

      You can, but your devices need to support the 230V current. I have done this the other way around.

    23. machine-conservator on

      No, even if the wiring and receptacle parts are rated to 250 like a lot of stuff is, the indicator light won’t be and it will make some fun smells and a light show if you plug it in in Germany.

    24. Elmalab on

      this thing can handle 1875 Watts. so as long as you exceed that, should be fine.

    25. LazyLieutenant on

      220-240 V – used by 66% of the world’s population and 110-130 V – 33% of the world’s population.
      Come on, join the club!

    26. trick2011 on

      people in the comments here are a bit too scared, but there is some risk.

      you will be connecting it to 230v instead of 120v. make sure your devices are actually capable of receiving 230v before using it.

      as for the „power strip is not made for 230v“ argument, that should be fine, just make sure you actually keep to the wattage rating of the power strip. Losses are reduced when increasing voltage, that’s why we use high voltage lines to transmit power across distances.

      maybe do keep an eye on the wire connecting the power strip, I’ve heard that some US ones are not as well build as would be best. Just check the temp of the wire when you load it.

      I’ve done the reverse while in US to easily connect my EU plugs. Just be reasonable in your use.

    27. jl8287 on

      No! I’m an American living in Germany with lots of American devices. Only use a converter if the device is dual voltage (it will say 110-220V). Go buy a euro plug power strip and use the converter to plug your dual voltage devices into it. If a device isn’t dual voltage you need an actual transformer for it to not kill the device.

      Also keep in mind any American device with a motor (vacuum, hair dryer, kitchen mixer) will eventually get worn out even if it works with a converter. This is due to the difference in hertz between the US and Europe.

    28. rtfcandlearntherules on

      Dude just get an adapter that changes the voltage their lime 5€

    29. ii3boodi_milke_man on

      Do you like your house? Then don’t use a 125V power strip with an adapter in German sockets.

    31. Ender519 on

      No. This will not work and it has nothing to do with whether your devices use 120 or 240 volt. I mean yes, they would need to support 240 volt but.. you CANNOT use an American power strip on a euro power socket with this adapter. The internal wiring of that power strip is different and you will instantly trip the circuit breaker. Plus the wiring is a totally different standard. Source: I’ve seen someone try it right in front of me.

      You must use a euro power strip.

    32. SandersSol on

      For any device that is 110-220v it will work fine! 

      For anything that is 120v only, it’s gonna have a bad time.

    33. MrRowodyn on

      You see children, this happens when you don’t pay attention in school.

      Learn the basic rules of electricity for fuck’s sake.

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