Able to use US battery chargers in Europe?

[2Xtreme21]

I got 4 rechargeable AA batteries and a charger that I was hoping to take with me to Europe so I could have batteries for my digital camera without having to go buy them. I know I'm going to need a European adapter, but will the voltage difference hurt the charger you think? I've heard reports of people's cameras, mp3 players, etc. being fried from the differential and I'd like it if that didn't happen to me.

Any ideas?

 

[ElFenix]

look on the back and see if it'll accept 220-240.

my father's toothbrush charger was fried from the cycle difference between malaysia and the philipines.

 

[MedicBob]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
look on the back and see if it'll accept 220-240.

my father's toothbrush charger was fried from the cycle difference between malaysia and the philipines.

QFT, if you do not see that it accepts 220/240 I wouldn't risk it.

 

[2Xtreme21]

Originally posted by: MedicBob

Originally posted by: ElFenix
look on the back and see if it'll accept 220-240.

my father's toothbrush charger was fried from the cycle difference between malaysia and the philipines.

QFT, if you do not see that it accepts 220/240 I wouldn't risk it.

Hmm, not sure if it does or not (package is at home). Any idea how much your average AA battery pack goes for in Europe?

(Hell do they even make AA batteries in Europe? I know, stupid question.)

 

[chcarnage]

AAs are common in Europe, the price depends on the quality and on where you buy it. Four batteries may cost up to $8 at kiosks or airports but much less in electronics stores or wholesalers.

 

[Jeff7]

If the charger wasn't made specifically to accept a wide range of voltages, you'll nuke the little thing. If you're lucky, all you'll wind up with is possibly a tripped circuit breaker, and a lot of lovely wisps of foul-smelling smoke. If you're not lucky, you'll wind up with a chunk of burning plastic melted to the outlet.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Jeff7
If the charger wasn't made specifically to accept a wide range of voltages, you'll nuke the little thing. If you're lucky, all you'll wind up with is possibly a tripped circuit breaker, and a lot of lovely wisps of foul-smelling smoke. If you're not lucky, you'll wind up with a chunk of burning plastic melted to the outlet.

Why not use the transformer included with most power travel kits?

I've never had a problem.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: spidey07
Why not use the transformer included with most power travel kits?

I've never had a problem.

Aw you're no fun.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Jeff7

Originally posted by: spidey07
Why not use the transformer included with most power travel kits?

I've never had a problem.

Aw you're no fun.

Meh, OP should just get a 20 pack of AAs for cheap and be done with it. Recharables suck.