United Kingdom Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

The United Kingdom is known for its charming architecture, parks, posh denizens and let's not forget its wet, drizzly weather. England is a favorite travel destination to anyone touring Europe. However, don't forget to take along the correct adapter plug for the UK. The UK uses a unique, three, large, square, pin style of adapter plug.

Going In Style Deluxe United Kingdom Adapter Plug Travel Kit comes with four UK adapter plugs and includes grounded and non-grounded plugs. Going In Style Deluxe UK Kit ships Priority Mail with tracking so you will have your UK adapters to you in time for your trip.

United Kingdom Adapter Plug Kit has the adapters you will need for traveling to all parts of the gorgeous country of United Kingdom including London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool. Deluxe kit ships priority mail with tracking. United Kingdom adapter plugs allow you to plug your United States appliances and electronics into Great Britain  wall outlets.

Standard United Kingdom Adapter Plug Kit comes with grounded (earthed) adapter plugs. Basic United Kingdom Travel Adapter Kit comes with non grounded (non earthed) adapter plugs.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter. If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric. Check to make sure your electrics are dual voltage before leaving on your trip. For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup. If you think you will need additional adapters for your trip, you can also purchase individual adapters. Buy travel adapters online before you leave on your trip to England. It might be difficult to find adapters to convert your North America appliances once you arrive in the United Kingdom.

Going In Style England (UK) Model GIS-EN-D-E-GUD-GUE

Deluxe Adapter Plug Kit Includes: 

• Four adapters
• Personal adapter travel bag
• Priority shipping upgrade with tracking
• Going In Style England (UK) Model GIS-EN-D-E-GUD-GUE

Standard PLUS Adapter Plug Kit Includes:

• Two grounded adapter plugs
• CE Certified plugs
• One travel surge power strip
• Going In Style England (UK) Model GIS-EN-PS-D-E-GUD-GUE

Standard Adapter Plug Kit Includes:

• Two grounded adapter plugs
• CE Certified plugs
• Going In Style England (UK) Model GIS-EN-D-E-GUD-GUE

Basic Adapter Plug Kit Includes:

• Two non-grounded adapter plugs
• Polarized Plugs
• Going In Style England (UK) Model GIS-EN-D-E-GUD-GUE

Going In Style Adapters Feature:

• CE Certified
• Polarized adapter to fit polarized plugs (one prong larger than the other) 
• Allows connection up to 240 volts
• Enables United States appliance plugs to fit into foreign country wall outlets
• Enables Europe appliance plugs to fit into foreign country wall outlets
• An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter).

Dual Voltage Travel Power Surge Strip with Built-In Surge Protection

NEW STANDARD PLUS ADAPTER KIT NOW AVAILABLE!

Standard PLUS Kit includes the grounded country adapters plus a quality Travel Power Strip with built in surge protection. Power Plug Strip is multi voltage and will work world wide.

Dual voltage Travel Power Surge Strip has complete 3 line surge protection. Plug in your United States / North America appliance plugs into the three AC outlets. Foreign electricity can have unexpected power surges and voltage spikes that can damage expensive electronics and appliances. If you are traveling with a laptop you will want to make a safe connection and surge protection is recommended. Going In Style's Travel Power Strip has built in surge protection so you laptop can make a safe connection.

When you get to destination country you can plug your travel power strip into the countries wall sockets with the grounded adapter plug included in the Standard PLUS Kit. Travel Power Surge Strip allows you to plug in three United States devices / electronics / appliances and two USB ports simultaneously. That means you can power your laptop while charging your cell phone and camera battery pack.

Travel Dual Voltage Power Strip with Surge Protection has a North America US plug, however you can plug it into any wall outlet world wide with the correct earthed (grounded) adapter. Standard PLUS kit not only includes the power strip but also the grounded adapter needed to plug your power strip into foreign countries wall sockets. Travel power strip with surge protection is dual voltage and will work world wide. However, this power strip DOES NOT convert voltage so your appliance will need to be dual voltage or a converter is required.

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

England (UK) operates on 240 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

Converter- Changing Current Voltage

Going in Style adapters allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. Adapter plugs DO NOT convert voltage and only change the configuration of the pins. When voltage conversion is needed, use an electricity converter. An electricity converter changes the voltage input into your appliance. The United States electrical appliances operate on a lower current of 110-120 volts AC (Alternating Current). Most of the world operates on 220-240 volts AC. Therefore converter units enable your electronic and non-electronic appliances to run on foreign electricity (220-240 volts) to match the voltage requirements of your 110-120 volt device. Failure to run your appliance with a converter could damage your appliance.

To learn more about adapters and converters visit Going In Style's Blog.

About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is known for its charming architecture, parks, posh denizens and let's not forget its wet, drizzly weather.  

Geography

United Kingdom is located in Western Europe, islands - including the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland - between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea; northwest of France. Its area is slightly smaller than Oregon. Its climate is temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcast. The terrain is mostly rugged hills and low mountains; level to rolling plains in east and southeast.

Currency

Currency in United Kingdom is the Pound (GBP). Credit cards are accepted all over the United Kingdom. Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at currency exchange offices and banks, post offices and at some hotels.

Staying Connected

United Kingdom has a technologically advanced domestic and international telephone system with equal mix of buried cables, microwave radio relay, and fiber-optic systems. When travelling to United Kingdom you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid United Kingdom SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

United Kingdom has 8.409 million internet hosts and over 51.444 million internet users. Free Wi-Fi is available in hotels and coffee shops and there are internet cafes throughout the United Kingdom. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.

For more information on the United Kingdom you can visit the CIA World FactBook.