How to charge your iPhone 5S from a power outlet in Tristan da Cunha

A page on how to recharge the iPhone 5S with a Tristanian power outlet by using an Apple Lightning cable and a Type G USB adapter.

Tristanian power outlet

Varying different combinations of voltages and plug types can all be confusing when planning to travel to another country, especially if you've never been there before. This page has been written to prevent you having to worry if you'll be able to charge your iPhone 5S when you're in Tristan da Cunha.The following step-by-step guide will show you what you'll need to power the iPhone 5S when travelling to Tristan da Cunha using their 240 volt 50Hz G Type Tristanian wall outlet, with the Tristanians using a 13 amp plug for power outlets. If travelling to Tristan da Cunha from another country please check that your iPhone 5S can be used with a 240v supply. If the iPhone 5S originated in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) double check your device is dual voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to avoid the device from overheating when charging it. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5S.

Charging the iPhone 5S in Tristan da Cunha

Can you use the iPhone 5S in Tristan da Cunha?

Yes, you can use the iPhone 5S in Tristan da Cunha by using the correct power convertor.

What is the best travel adapter for recharging the iPhone 5S in Tristan da Cunha?

When travelling to multiple countries then the best international travel charger for Tristan da Cunha is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger.

As these chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and handle from 100 volts to 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa just by changing the included plugs. If your iPhone 5S can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster recharging times by using one of these types of power chargers along with additional compatibility with certain power demanding devices. Unlike other travel adapters having a 4 port adapter will also allow you to charge multiple devices at once without needing to buy individual travel adapters or occupying additional power outlets. Only packing a single lightweight USB travel charger will also keep the overall weight down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand luggage whilst travelling as well as being on hand for charging your iPhone 5S at an airport or on the plane. Due to their flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used at home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple tablets and smartphones and using only a single plug socket.

For those travelling frequently we recommend buying a versatile travel adapter like this at an electronics retailer, the multipurpose power charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for recharging multiple USB devices in numerous different countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Tristan da Cunha

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to recharge devices using USB, but for visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which is crucial for travellers to regions with unreliable or unstable power supplies. These travel converters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Tristan da Cunha and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact power converter for travellers originating from America visiting Tristan da Cunha using 3 pinned type B US plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from North America using type B plugs. This gives the same functionality as the BESTEK with just 1 less AC outlet for almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers a more generous 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it suitable for most travellers from around the world visiting Tristan da Cunha. [6] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for recharging the iPhone 5S in Tristan da Cunha?

How to use a Type G power charger for recharging your iPhone 5S from a Tristanian power outlet

Instructions on how to power your iPhone 5S from a Tristanian power outlet by using the Lightning Apple cable with a Type G power charger.

  1. To supply power to your iPhone 5S from the Tristanian power outlet you'll need to buy a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple will normally include the cable when you first purchase your iPhone 5S.
  2. Start the process by plugging the Type G USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. This plug outlet, technically known as a Type G power outlet [3], looks like three slots with plastic shutters forming a triangle configuration for live, neutral and ground.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB Apple Lightning power cord into the USB power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5S Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 5S under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Tristanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of the cellphone screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the phone is charging and takes between 1 - 4 hours to completely recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type G power charger for recharging your iPhone 5S from a Tristanian power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia web page about Tristan da Cunha
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type G power outlet
  4. Type G USB power plug adapter - Suitable for use in England, Ireland, and Scotland, a grounded three pin Type G adapter turns UK electrical power outlets into USB ports for reliable charging..
  5. USB to Apple Lightning cable - The Apple Lightning cable is a charging and syncing cable for more recent Apple devices and connects compatible iPhones and iPads to a USB port.
  6. 4 Port USB Wall Charger - A 4-port USB wall charger is an electrical device that provides simultaneous charging for up to four USB-compatible devices. It often includes interchangeable international plug adapters for global use..