Question 1

Will this power strip accept both 2 & 3 prong US - AC adapters on the strip? Adapters for UK & Europe (into wall socket) will be used with product.

Accepted Answer

It will work with 2 & 3 prong plugs, such as a power cord for a computer (these are usually 3-prong) and it will work with iPhone chargers, and other chargers such as blue tooth.  What it will NOT accept are 2-prong, polarized plugs (where one of the prongs is wider than the other).  However, to use a polarized plug in the power strip, you would first plug in a UK or European adapter into the power strip and then plug your polarized plug into the adapter....that works fine.  We did that on a trip to UK and France...we took 3 or 4 adapters with us.  This power strip came in very handy to charge multiple devices as we often found that some hotel rooms had few available outlets.  Also, you will need one UK or European adapter to plug in the 3-prong cord for this adapter.

Question 2

I'm not that smart, why do I need a EMI/RFI filter? What does that do? Thanks!

Accepted Answer

Sometimes electrical lines will pick up noise from other electrical devices, EMI electromagnetic interference,  or radio frequencies, RFI, that can affect devices plugged into the electrical outlets the EMI/RFI filter is to help keep this from happening.

Question 3

how long is the cord and is it 14/3 wire

Accepted Answer

The cord is approximately 6 feet long (about 1.83 meters). I don't know enough about wire to say if it is 14/3, but I can tell you it easily handles 220 current. I have taken it to Malaysia and to Fiji, and zero problems.

Question 4

Does this convert voltage? From 220 to 110?

Accepted Answer

No. It is not a converter. It accepts American or European plugs into it and will plug into European wall sockets with an adapter. This allows you to use your appliances that can be switched from 110 to 220 or have dual capacity. Most power strips that you get at a regular hardware store only work with 110. That's why I bought this one for travel. Hope that helps.

VCT USP600 - Universal Power Strip 6 Outlets 100V to 220V/250V and 3500 Watts Built-in Universal Surge Protector with Window Shutters and Circuit Breaker for Worldwide Use

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