Power in Huaraz?

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Power in Huaraz?

by Andinistaloco » Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:07 am

Hey, I know some of you folks have been - simple question. I unfortunately have one of those cameras that runs off a rechargeable battery which has to be plugged in occasionally. It's set up for the regular US-type wall outlet of course. My memory is that Peru has something different - is this correct? And if so, is there some kind of power adapter that'd work?

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Re: Power in Huaraz?

by albanberg » Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:02 pm

Hi,

The places we have stayed at had outlets that were similar to US type outlets, but I think their voltage is 240. So you just need to make sure your adapters will run on both 120/240 and then it will work. We charged several different electronic items there with no problem.

I'm not sure if these outlets are everywhere is Huaraz, but the places we stayed in were not new.

Have fun!

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Re: Power in Huaraz?

by Buz Groshong » Mon Jun 06, 2011 2:48 pm

As I recall, the outlets in Huaraz are of a configuration that they will take either US or European style plugs. Most all of the buildings were built after the 1970 earthquake, so that probably helps standardize things. The current is 240V and, I think, 50Hz. Most of the new chargers will take anything from 100 to 250 Volts and either 60 or 50 Hertz, so you probably don't need any kind of adapter.

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Re: Power in Huaraz?

by Andinistaloco » Tue Jun 07, 2011 3:40 am

Appreciate it, guys.


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