OOA Voltages
 

Any idea what voltage/pin alignments are in use at various overseas locations?

I know that Basrah is UK 3-pin 240v, and I've heard Kandahar use US 2-pin 110v.

What I'm after is Camp Bastion - near Kandahar (110v), but British built (230v?)

Any ideas????

I have used this web site in the past, think it should have the answer you need.
http://kropla.com/electric.htm#plugs

As most electronic goods operate happily anywhere between 110 and 240 volts why not just buy a universal travel plug from Boots etc and that should answer all your problems:ok:

all spelling mistakes are "df" alcohol induced

All Brit det camps use our own kit - ie 3 pin 240v.

And most US camps have 110V 2-pin outlets (maybe either round-pin euro style or flat pin US style - converters 99c at any BX). Beware of the transient tents in Al-Udeid - a fridge is provided for the 22-man bunk room; it's 160 - 250 Volts with a UK style plug and the outlets are 110 Volts, US style and no converter - bring your own adapter and there's enough power to put the light on, almost.

Thanks for the speedy replies
RangeBlind - I'm aware of the different sockets and I have all the adapters
Always Knackered - I've got some kit that only works on 230v. It's luxury kit that I can do without, but I don't want to use up valuable luggage weight only the lug it back to the UK unused

Was in Incirlik a few years back and saw 4 different voltages/pins in use - UK3pin 240v in tents, US 110v in tents/work, Euro 230v in tents, US 240v in work

The stangest voltage I ever saw was 112v DC coming out of a wall socket in Gioia del Colle in 1985, it was a very run down old building but you would expect the amps to wiggle a bit just the same.

Not surprised at some dodgy voltages. Half of Gioia was funded by NATO and all of it built by the local ahem 'prefered' builder! The experience of a German engineer who stayed at the Svevo and worked at the Thermosud factory said it all; even his Germanic stoicism was severly tried by some of the local working practises. Still, after some local ned nicked one of our cars, was caught and had a short chat with Il Grandio Formagio of the hire car company there was no need to lock the wheels again!

unclenelli

the answer you are looking for is that if you are lucky enough to get accom with electricity then it is UK 3 pin 240 volts. I'd also take some kind of dust screen to protect your equipment too