Which adapter should I use in Russia?

Which adapter should I use in Russia?

Question by Kris: Which adapter should I use in Russia? I have a dual voltage laptop, which I am about to bring to Russia. The thing is, I'm not quite sure which adapter to use. I went to the travel store today & I saw two adapters that were almost identical. The employees didn't know the difference between the two, so I bought both. The first is a "grounded adapter plug" & the second is an "adapter plug." You can see them in the two links from the manufacturer's web-site: http://www.lewisnclark.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=309 http://www.lewisnclark.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_7&products_id=310 They're both for a three pronged plug, which I need for my three-pronged laptop plug. Besides that, I can only find four differences between the two: 1) The "grounded adapter" has the word "grounded" in the title. What does that mean, lol? 2) The "grounded adapter" has metallic sections to the top and bottom of the part that plugs into the wall. 3) The section of the "grounded adapter" that plugs into the wall is rounded. This can be important as I know from past experience that Russian outlets are sometimes in an indented hole. 4) You can't tell from the pic, but it appears that the two prongs on the "grounded adapter" are slightly bigger than the one on the right. So which adapter should I use? It has been 8 years since I have been to Russia, so I don't remember what adapters I've used in the past. The back of the packaging says that the adapters are for "most outlets in Asia and Europe." Best answer:

Answer by Timofej Derevtsov
Parameters of the russian power grid: 220V, 50Hz, 16A (though the current strength may vary depending on the deterioration of the fuses and mains and sanity of people living near).

Answer by Alan B
Standard european 2 pin adaptor

Answer by Bored Goblin
use second one (VR8-Adapter Plug), which is looks like the standard Russian prong, or left-most from the first picture, which is the standard European prong. Russian sockets have two round prongs that are a bit skinnier than European ones Europeans have ground on outside of the socket well, but laptops usually do not use ground. Make sure your adapter is rated for 220V 60 Hz. When you first get in there, plug adapter into the wall, make sure it is not heating up or making noises, and only then plug it into your computer.

Answer by ♫John♫ ♫Lennon♫
Either one should work...to be safe, simply take both. "Grounded" means that one connection is to electrical ground, which is to prevent electrical shock.

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