Spending money - India

maman

sazaccount wrote: »

You can you European adapters in India or you can get ones with a 3rd pin but it doesn't make a difference (other than being more secure in the socket)

Ballard wrote: »

I’ve always used type C adapters and have never encountered any problems.

https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/advice-for-you/when-travelling/travel-adaptor-for-india/

Thanks for that. I have the two pin ones. I think I'll take a chance.:)

londoninvestor

maman wrote: »

Thanks for that. I have the two pin ones. I think I'll take a chance.:)

As long as the appliances don't require earthing. That's the case for most chargers etc. You should be able to tell from the "double-insulated" symbol (two squares, one inside the other - like at the bottom of the link Ballard posted)...and in many cases you can also tell because the top pin on the UK plug is plastic not metal.

If you do this with an appliance that does require earthing, you're taking more of a risk, because nothing will be connecting your appliance to earth.

maman

londoninvestor wrote: »

As long as the appliances don't require earthing. That's the case for most chargers etc. You should be able to tell from the "double-insulated" symbol (two squares, one inside the other - like at the bottom of the link Ballard posted)...and in many cases you can also tell because the top pin on the UK plug is plastic not metal.

If you do this with an appliance that does require earthing, you're taking more of a risk, because nothing will be connecting your appliance to earth.

Thanks for that. I just checked my charger and it has a plastic top pin. I'd never noticed that before.