Electrial Appliance Plug

Posted by nycgal (613 days ago)

If I bring appliances from Hong Kong, can I use it in Vietnam without an adapter?

Posted by ldldjr (612 days ago)

VN is 220 volt and the plugs are usually two round pins. Sometimes you may find the 3 square-pin variety, but most wall plugs are two round pins.

Posted by nycgal (611 days ago)

thanks idldjr...can you let me know if kitchen appliances (microwave, oven, etc) are expensive or are they pretty reasonable??

Posted by ldldjr (611 days ago)

Depending on the accomodation you rent, if you get a normal expat house you should get a tv, oven, fridge. I am sure you can negotiate for other items as well.

I personally have only looked for a replacement fridge - and the landlord paid for it, so I was looking more at capacity, etc., and don't recall the pricing. If you want something I am sure it is available locally - I just don't know the prices. Some innovative web searching might get you some basic info though.

Posted by nycgal (611 days ago)

thanks idldjr...you wouldn't by any chance know of any appliance store in HCMC you can recommned??

Posted by ldldjr (611 days ago)

I live in Ha Noi and have only been to HCMC twice, for a total of about 3 days. Can't help you.

Posted by DakLak2 (607 days ago)

For most peiople the voltage is 220V - it is 110V in remote villages not connected to a national grid.

There are 4 types of connectors is common use: (1) American 2-pin flat; (2) European 2-pin round; (3) European 2-pin + ground; (4) British 13-amp types.

Regardless of what voltage is normally associated with the plug - assume 220V (check a lamp to figure it).

HOWEVER, our problems lie with voltage surges and brown-outs - so please use protectors and UPS on computers and TV's, etc.