Belgium Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

Belgium is located in Western Europe and uses the same type of adapter as many European countries including Bulgaria, France, and Greece. Europe Adaptor plug allows US, North America, China, Australia and Mexico appliance plugs to be used in Continental Europe such as Belgium, France, Germany and Spain.  Belgium Adapter Plug Kit has the adapters you will need for traveling to all parts of the splendid country of Belgium including Genk, Dilbeek, and Herstal.

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The Deluxe kit ships priority mail with tracking and comes with both grounded and nongrounded adapter plugs. The Belgium adapter plugs allow you to plug your United States appliances and electronics into Belgium wall outlets.  

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. Non-grounded adapters may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Deluxe Adapter Plug Kit Includes: 

• Two adapters
• Personal adapter travel bag
• Priority shipping upgrade with tracking
• Going In Style Belgium Model GIS-BELG-B-GUB

Standard Adapter Plug Kit Includes:

• One grounded adapter plug
• CE Certified plugs
• Going In Style Belgium Model GIS-BELG-B-GUB

Basic Adapter Plug Kit Includes:

• One non-grounded adapter plug
• Polarized Plugs
• Going In Style Belgium Model GIS-BELG-B-GUB

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).
• Going In Style Adapters will work with Going In Style Converters

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. Grounded plugs are also called earthed adapter plugs.

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. Non grounded plug are also called non earthed adapters.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Belgium operates on 230 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.

Check all of your electrics to make sure they are dual voltage before you leave for your trip.

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. Your iPad, iPhone and iPod are dual voltage and you will not need a converter.  However, you will still need an adapter to charge your apple device while traveling to Europe. 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.

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About Belgium

Geography

Belgium is located in Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands and is about the size of Maryland. Its climate is temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy. The terrain is flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest in southeast.

Currency

Currency in Belgium is the Euro (EUR). Credit cards are generally accepted everywhere. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks throughout the country.

Staying Connected

Belgium has a highly developed, technologically advanced, and completely automated domestic and international telephone and telegraph facilities. Cell phone coverage is excellent. When travelling to Belgium you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Belgium SIM card. 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.

Belgium has over 5.18 million internet hosts and over 8.113 million internet users. There is internet access in hotels and internet cafes throughout the country. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.

THINGS TO DO IN BELGIUM

• Carnival De Binche - Join in on the fun - This is not like a traditional carnival, you will get to see Belgium culture and rituals
• Espace Chimay - Tour Belgium's breweries and taste Belgium's famous beers
• Chocolate - Indulge in Belgium's finest chocolates
• Lace - Belgium has some of the finest lace material
• Waterloo - Visit Belgium's historic site
• Museums - Tour Belgium's fine are museums and history museums to learn in depth about the culture and history

For more information on Belgium visit the CIA World Factbook.