Netherlands plug sockets

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taxplanner

28 June 2018 14:39:42

taxplanner

28 June 2018 14:39:42

Hi everyone

Going to The Netherlands from UK for an extended stay. Need to choose plug adaptors so I can used my usual 3 pin electrical gear over there with no problem.

Trouble is…I read there are two types of socket and various type of plug.

Can anyone give me a link to come sort of universal thing I can buy on Amazon or eBay that I can take with me to be sure I won't hit any problems there?

Many thanks. All suggestions gratefully received from this newbie traveller.

Cynic

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28 June 2018 15:21:17

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Depends; there are sockets with an earth and sockets without an earth - this guide explains the 2 different systems in common use in Holland.

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28 June 2018 15:45:04

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28 June 2018 15:45:04

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Just buy a world travel adapter. I bought one and can use it anywhere in the world.

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taxplanner

28 June 2018 15:53:25

taxplanner

28 June 2018 15:53:25

Thanks for the tips.

@ SimCityAT.....could you give me a link to the one you use?

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28 June 2018 18:56:43

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I use this to charge USB items; it comes with a US/UK and EU adaptors.

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28 June 2018 19:28:15

taxplanner

28 June 2018 19:28:15

Thanks but that's not what I'm after.

I need mains adaptors, UK to Netherlands.

Cynic

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28 June 2018 19:49:45

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One of these will do the job.

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28 June 2018 20:04:38

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28 June 2018 20:04:38

Thanks Cynic - will that fit into all types of Netherlands electrical socket?

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28 June 2018 20:44:58

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All modern ones yeah - some of the old houses have a really weird earth socket that has a central pin, but I haven't seen one for years.

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Take a UK extension lead with several sockets, but change the plug to a Euro one.
Job done.

If you need several, take them.

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29 June 2018 05:20:05

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I'm sure my links would be of use, as they turn into German Ebay/Amazon sites But something like this will work https://www.ebay.de/i/202180289656?chn=ps

You can always go to Boots, Dixons or a travel shop, they all sell them as well.

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29 June 2018 05:44:24

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Also if you come across a problem for whatever reason when in Holland, you can always buy an adapter there too.

Freds idea is perfect. but if you are wanting to use items in many rooms you can get THIS But that might be OTT.

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29 June 2018 10:04:28

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29 June 2018 10:04:28

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Thank you everyone for taking the time to help me. That's excellent information. I'll take time out to read it all.

What a great site this is.

Just question on Fred's top idea....what about this......will it do the job in The Netherlands in whatever sockets I have in my room?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078TB6TGY/ … b71531a493

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29 June 2018 11:27:19

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taxplanner wrote:
Thank you everyone for taking the time to help me. That's excellent information. I'll take time out to read it all.

What a great site this is.

Just question on Fred's top idea....what about this......will it do the job in The Netherlands in whatever sockets I have in my room?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078TB6TGY/ … b71531a493

Yes that would work

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29 June 2018 11:40:09

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@SimCity AT....Thank you very much.

I was hoping you'd say that ....I'll buy a couple of those.

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taxplanner wrote:
Just question on Fred's top idea....what about this......will it do the job in The Netherlands in whatever sockets I have in my room?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078TB6TGY/ … b71531a493

Yes, and it isn't too expensive. It has the added advantage of working with Euro, many south east Asian, and Chinese plugs.
As a 'just in case' note - it won't work with a lot of US equipment because they use a silly voltage most of the rest of the world rejected as a rubbish idea years ago.

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