voltage adapter ?

stephen hall · 29-Jun-2006, 06:49

I am taking my bike to europe for a couple of months and wish to use my optimate whilst its garaged so the problem i have is optimate 240 volts supply 110 volts is there a voltage converter you can use ? i aint a leckky!...thanks

Col996s · 29-Jun-2006, 08:03

I dont think you will have a problem with the voltage you will just need a travel type adapter to allow you to plug your three pin plug into a continental type socket.

chicken · 29-Jun-2006, 08:17

yeah, you won't have a problem. Just get one of those travel adaptors from Boots or Maplin - should be less than a fiver.

doogalman · 29-Jun-2006, 11:54

Surely if you are taking the bike to europe , are you not going to be using it, instead of locking it in a garage!!!

ducasa · 29-Jun-2006, 11:56

Hi Stephen,
I dont quite understand what you are saying. Our mains are in fact 230 volts (stepped down from 240) Mainland Europe is also 230 (stepped up from 220 to bring conformity). 110 volts (dropped down from 230 volts by a transformer)are only used in workshops building sites etc for safety as 110 volts would never kill you. So all you need is a pin adapter as the voltage will be the same.
Hope this helps.

Col996s · 29-Jun-2006, 13:08

If you were going to the States that would require a voltage change.

stephen hall · 29-Jun-2006, 19:08

thanks chaps ...sorted

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29-Jun-2006, 06:49	#1
stephen hall Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 210 Join Date: Nov 2003 voltage adapter ? I am taking my bike to europe for a couple of months and wish to use my optimate whilst its garaged so the problem i have is optimate 240 volts supply 110 volts is there a voltage converter you can use ? i aint a leckky!...thanks Reply

29-Jun-2006, 08:03	#2
Col996s Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: 996S Posts: 2,320 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: chelmsford Mood: Waiting for the warmer weather. I dont think you will have a problem with the voltage you will just need a travel type adapter to allow you to plug your three pin plug into a continental type socket. Reply

29-Jun-2006, 08:17	#3
chicken Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,670 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brick Lane Curry House Mood: suck, squeeze, bang,......fart? yeah, you won't have a problem. Just get one of those travel adaptors from Boots or Maplin - should be less than a fiver. Reply

29-Jun-2006, 11:54	#4
doogalman Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 9,937 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Enjoy as much time without work Mood: No point in working long hours to die early Surely if you are taking the bike to europe , are you not going to be using it, instead of locking it in a garage!!! Reply

29-Jun-2006, 13:08	#6
Col996s Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: 996S Posts: 2,320 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: chelmsford Mood: Waiting for the warmer weather. If you were going to the States that would require a voltage change. Reply

29-Jun-2006, 19:08	#7
stephen hall Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 210 Join Date: Nov 2003 voltage adapter thanks chaps ...sorted Reply