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    Charging my phone in Sweden.

    Do we need those wee adaptors that we use in Spain, or is it a different one?


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    Quote Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs View Post
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    Do we need those wee adaptors that we use in Spain, or is it a different one?
    You need a Swedish adaptor not a Spanish one, it's like their cash, as the opted out of the Euro and they have there own electrical system as the opted out of the European system

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs View Post
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    Do we need those wee adaptors that we use in Spain, or is it a different one?
    If you charge your phone in Sweden then return to the UK with some power in your phone will the Swedish electricity still work back here?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY View Post
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    If you charge your phone in Sweden then return to the UK with some power in your phone will the Swedish electricity still work back here?
    Sod that, i'm leaving it at home.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY View Post
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    If you charge your phone in Sweden then return to the UK with some power in your phone will the Swedish electricity still work back here?
    I think you have to declare it and pay 5% VAT.

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    BH, if you need to take a hairdryer, don't worry! That site is referring to USA voltages, hence saying you need step down tranformers to take the 220V down to 110V. The socket shown is a standard European schuko socket which will take the 2 prong shaver type plug, as well as your Spanish adaptor!

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    Quote Originally Posted by pogo View Post
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    BH, if you need to take a hairdryer, don't worry! That site is referring to USA voltages, hence saying you need step down tranformers to take the 220V down to 110V. The socket shown is a standard European schuko socket which will take the 2 prong shaver type plug, as well as your Spanish adaptor!
    Oh FFS, i need to get a quick flight to Spain, the adaptors i have were bought in Greece.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs View Post
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    Oh FFS, i need to get a quick flight to Spain, the adaptors i have were bought in Greece.
    :-D

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    Quote Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY View Post
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    If you charge your phone in Sweden then return to the UK with some power in your phone will the Swedish electricity still work back here?
    It will work, but you may get hit with roaming charges.

    Caveat emptor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Killiehibbie View Post
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    I think you have to declare it and pay 5% VAT.
    You can exchange any Swedish electricity left in your phone at IKEA.
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    What happens if i phone home from a phonebox in Sweden and I try to reverse the charges?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY View Post
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    What happens if i phone home from a phonebox in Sweden and I try to reverse the charges?
    As long as you do it in the evening, you'll get the cheap rate electricity. Watch those timezones though likesay.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY View Post
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    If you charge your phone in Sweden then return to the UK with some power in your phone will the Swedish electricity still work back here?
    Ha ha ha ha like it

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    Quote Originally Posted by offshorehibby View Post
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    You can exchange any Swedish electricity left in your phone at IKEA.
    Only for a discount from their meatballs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nonshinyfinish View Post
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    It will work, but you may get hit with roaming charges.

    Caveat emptor.
    Are you positive about that? Its left me a bit shocked to be honest!

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    Quote Originally Posted by nonshinyfinish View Post
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    As long as you do it in the evening, you'll get the cheap rate electricity. Watch those timezones though likesay.
    What if I use my current account to pay for it? Will I get it even cheaper?

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs View Post
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    Do we need those wee adaptors that we use in Spain, or is it a different one?
    As far as I'm aware its the same adaptor that you use in Spain. I goggled it this morning.
    Is someone saying its a different pin size?

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