Question:
I want to use my laptop in Japan. The problem is over the connections. There are simple connectors available that allow three prong English plug to use a two prong Japanese socket. Problem is that all such adaptors say you can't use an earthed product with them. My laptop is earthed. Help!
Answer:
It is perfectly fine. My friends from the UK and Singapore have used their 3 prong plugs on a 2 prong socket with an ordinary travel adaptor without any problems. The reason why the UK has a 3 prong plug is due to the higher voltage that it uses (220V) as opposed to 110V which is used in Japan and the US.
All laptops are double insulated (which means its classified as Class II), the sign should be two boxes, one box inside the other. Check the back of your laptop for this, it should be there. This means that your laptop is not earthed, despite the fact that it uses a 3 prong plug.
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