Hi Everyone,
I am struggling to find an adaptor which has a 3 pin AUS to a 2 pin Japan. I have found heaps of 2 pin AUS to 2 pin Japan.
The reason I need a 3 pin AUS is because my laptop charger has a 3 pin.
Can anyone share where I can buy one? Or do you know of any way I can use my laptop in Japan? :(
Flying to Japan in a few days!!
Thanks!
I have but I can’t find any with 3 pin AUS to 2 pin Jap.
They are usually 2 pin AUS to 3 pin Jap, OR 3 pin Aus to 3 pin Jap.
Thank you though!!
Japan doesn't have a three pin. It's also 110v outlets so there is a chance your laptop charger won't work there.
Eg. Our phone/tablet chargers work and recharge devices, but our electric toothbrush doesn't charge in Japan as it's not 110v rated.
I had the same issue with my electric toothbrush.
When I travel I revert to a manual toothbrush - no trouble with voltage incompatibility or flat batteries. It also takes up less room. I figure I can go with it for the short time I'm travelling.
It's also 110v outlets so there is a chance your laptop charger won't work there
It's actually 100 V in Japan and it would be a rare laptop adaptor or phone charger that would not work on it. Have a look at the fine print on the adaptor. Their input range is normally 90 v - 250 V.
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If you can't figure this simple thing out you should not even be leaving Australia.
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https://www.gadgets4geeks.com.au sell Skross world travel adapters that will work but they're not cheap.
Just stating the obvious - if the cable for a device has an earth pin, you'd want to be very careful using it unearthed. That is exactly the reason why these adaptors are not sold in Australia. I understand there's not usually an issue with laptops (because they are double insulated) but worth checking.
If your charger has the double-square or GS/VDE logo, I think that's OK (I'm not an expert though):
https://superuser.com/questions/461898/earthing-is-it-import…
I use one like this https://www.kathmandu.com.au/media/catalog/product/6/1/61461_adapter_japanv2_b_000.jpg
that accepts my 3-pin Aussie to plug into the 2-pin Japan socket and the Aussie power pack
now knows it's only getting 110v and it automagically adjusts…
Try Reject Shop / Crazy Clarkes type places for KOJO brand plugs, usually around $7.
Alternatively, when u land, go to Don Quixote to pick up a cheap adapter.
The $5 adaptors from OfficeWorks all have three pins on the Australian side, and they're well made. They don't specifically list a Japanese adaptor, but I think it's the same as the two pin USA plug, isn't it?
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/SearchDisplay?searchTerm…
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better hope it doesnt short and kill you.
I had the same problem. I just ended up snapping off the earth pin from the laptop cord. I had a spare cord so it wasn't a big deal. Used it in Japan with no issues. If you don't want to wreck your laptop cord you could buy a cheap double adaptor and snap off the earth pin from that.
This might be what you are after, the radio parts also mentions Japan as one of the countries.
https://www.ji.com.au/products/PTA8809USB/
http://www.radioparts.com.au/product/10570505/pta8809usb-tra…
Radio Parts has no stock but they seem to sell their products through a number of vendors so you might be in luck
https://www.ji.com.au/wheretobuy/
Buy in Japan when you arrive.
In Japan now. We had the same issue and just bought one from Bic Camera when we got here. Can confirm it's a AU 3 pin to JP 2 pin.
I just cut the bottom pin off my adaptor - I think I used a US adaptor? So 3 pin aus side, 3 pin US side, chop off the bottom plug
Any 3 -> 2 adaptors will effectively do the same thing
You can get the multicountry ones which will have the option yo change it out. Alternatively bring a powerboard and get an adapter at the airport if you need more info happy to help
I just bought a Jaoanese laptop cord when I went there, rather than using an adapter.
Try any shop that sells luggage? Myer, Strandbags and places like that should all sell travel adaptors.