Charging your iPad Air 2 from a power outlet in Equatorial Guinea

A page showing how to recharge an iPad Air 2 from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet with a USB Lightning Apple cable with a Europlug Type C USB charger and powering an iPad Air 2 using a Type E power adapter.

Equatorial Guinean power outlet

Varying different standards and sockets can often cause confusion when planning to travel to another country if you've never visited before. However this isn't as complex as it first appears, with only a handful of different types of common standards being used throughout the world this guide tells you exactly what you'll need to buy in advance to charge your iPad Air 2 . These instructions were specifically written to prevent you needing to worry if you'll be able to charge the iPad Air 2 when staying in Equatorial Guinea.This simple guide will show exactly how to supply power to the iPad Air 2 when you are travelling to Equatorial Guinea by using their standard Type E or C 220 volt 50Hz wall outlets. Most power sources are different depending on which region you're in so please read our WikiConnections travel power supplies list for a complete list showing charging devices in different regions and countries. When travelling to Equatorial Guinea from another region ensure that your iPad Air 2 can accept a 240 volt supply. If your iPad Air 2 originated in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) ensure the device is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional power converter to stop the device from over-heating whilst powering it. If you're planning on visiting an Equatorial Guinean city like Bata we suggest reading the Wikipedia.org web page about Equatorial Guinea [1] for further information. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on an iPad Air 2.

Charging an iPad Air 2 in Equatorial Guinea

Can you use an iPad Air 2 in Equatorial Guinea?

You can use an iPad Air 2 in Equatorial Guinea.

What is the best power adapter for an iPad Air 2 in Equatorial Guinea?

When you are travelling with more than your iPad Air 2 then the best travel charger for Equatorial Guinea is a multiple USB port charger which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Equatoguineans use two different types of power outlets (E and C) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type C. As these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and handle from 100 volts - 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries around the world simply by changing the heads over. If your type of iPad Air 2 supports Fast Charge (not all USB devices will) then you'll benefit from faster recharging times with one of these types of USB power adapters and additional support for more power hungry devices.

Unlike other travel chargers having a 4 port charger will allow you to charge multiple devices at the same time without needing to pack individual travel chargers on your Equatorial Guinean trip. Only packing a single lightweight travel charger will also keep the weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage while travelling and on hand for recharging your iPad Air 2 at an airport or on your flight. Because of their versatility these types of travel adapters can be used at home so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple smartphones, tablets and speakers using just a single power outlet.

We suggest searching for this type of flexible travel adapter at an electronics retailer. The multipurpose travel charger illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Equatorial Guinea

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to recharge devices via USB, however for visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which is necessary for visitors of regions with unreliable or unstable power grids. These power adapters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Equatorial Guinea and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact option for travellers originating from America visiting Equatorial Guinea using type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico travel adapter is also aimed at travellers from the US using type B plugs and offers the same set of features as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers a more flexible 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 ideal for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Equatorial Guinea. [8] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for an iPad Air 2 in Equatorial Guinea?

Powering an iPad Air 2 with an Equatorial Guinean power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Using the Apple USB Lightning connector and a Type C Europlug power adapter to recharge your iPad Air 2 with an Equatorial Guinean power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPad Air 2 using the Equatorial Guinean power outlet you'll need a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple should normally supply this USB cable with the iPad Air 2).
  2. Begin the process by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and plugging it in the Equatorial Guinean power outlet. The power supply, sometimes called a Europlug, is identified by the 2 circular adjacent holes where the live and neutral pins go.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the Apple Lightning cable into the mains power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on an iPad Air 2. The iPad Air 2 lightning connector is found at the base of the iPad Air 2.
  4. Turn on the Equatorial Guinean power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of the iPad screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the tablet is charging and takes around 60 to 240 minutes to completely recharge. [AD]
Powering an iPad Air 2 with an Equatorial Guinean power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your iPad Air 2 from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet

A step by step guide showing how to power your iPad Air 2 with an Equatorial Guinean power outlet using the Apple USB Lightning connector and a 2 pin Type E USB charger.

  1. In order to supply power to your iPad Air 2 from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet you'll need to buy a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (normally already included with the iPad Air 2).
  2. First insert the Type E USB power plug adapter in the Equatorial Guinean power outlet. The circular power supply, sometimes called a Type E power outlet [6], can be identified by the two round adjacent holes for live and neutral along with one long metal earth pin protruding in the top to form a triangle pattern.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB Apple charging cord into the bottom of the power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on an iPad Air 2. The iPad Air 2 lightning connector can be found at the bottom of the iPad Air 2.
  4. Switch on the Equatorial Guinean power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of the tablet will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is recharging, typically taking roughly one to four hours to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your iPad Air 2 from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia.org web page about Equatorial Guinea
  2. Apple - official iPad user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  4. Type C USB power plug adapter - Conforming to Europlug specifications, the Type C USB power plug adapter incorporates two 4 mm rounded pins spaced 19 mm apart. It is engineered to adapt electrical outlets commonly found in Europe, converting them to USB-compatible charging ports..
  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. iec.ch - Type E power outlet
  7. Type E USB power plug adapter - Meeting CEE 7/5 and CEE 7/6 standards, the Type E USB power plug adapter uses the Schuko standard with two round pins and an earthing hole. It adapts European outlets such as Germany to USB-standard ports for USB device charging..
  8. 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..