How to charge the iPhone when planning a trip to Scotland

How to connect a Scottish power outlet to the iPhone

Scottish power outlet

Complicated combinations of frequencies and region codes can often be daunting when planning on staying in a new country to the first time traveller. These instructions were written to stop you worrying if you'll be able to charge the iPhone when you are visiting Scotland.These instructions will show what you'll need to charge the iPhone when visiting Scotland by using their 230 volt 50Hz Type G Scottish wall outlet, the Scottish will use BS 1363 13 amp plugs for power outlets. If travelling to Scotland from a different country make sure that the iPhone can be charged using a 240v supply. If it originated in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts check that your device is dual voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to stop the device from over-heating during charging. If you plan to stay in a destination such as Edinburgh or Ayrshire please read the wikipedia.org entry about Scotland [1] for more information prior to the area.

This page details the iPhone 1st generation, the original iPhone is missing some features which have since been introduced to more recent iPhones. Visit the Apple category page for the full range of Apple iPhones. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 3 or greater on the iPhone.

Charging the iPhone in Scotland

Can you use the iPhone in Scotland?

Yes, you can connect the iPhone to a Scottish power outlet.

What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPhone in Scotland?

When travelling to more than one country and bringing more than just your iPhone the best travel power adapter for Scotland to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger.

Because these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 - 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries around the world just by changing the included plugs. If your model of iPhone supports Fast Charge (note not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from quicker recharging times by using one of these types of power chargers, along with support for certain power hungry devices like tablets. Unlike other chargers this means you can power more than one device at the same time without needing to bring seperate power chargers. Because you are only needing to bring a single lightweight travel charger will help keep the overall size and weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage whilst travelling. Because of their space saving flexibility these types of adapters can be used at home as well as abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, smartphones and e-readers using just a single plug socket.

We suggest buying this type of versatile travel adapter at an electronics retailer - the multipurpose power charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world with good reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Scotland

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world who only have USB devices such as the iPhone, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power strips offer surge protection which can be necessary when visiting regions with unstable power grids. These travel converters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China 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 best selling compact option for travellers originating from America visiting Scotland.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from the US using type B plugs and offers almost 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 2 AC outlets but offers 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 perfect for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Scotland. [6] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPhone in Scotland?

Powering the iPhone with a Scottish power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

Using a USB 30-pin Apple connector with a Type G power charger to charge the iPhone from a Scottish power outlet.

  1. In order to power the iPhone using the Scottish power outlet you'll need to buy a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (the USB cable is usually already included with your iPhone by Apple).
  2. Plug in the Type G USB power plug adapter in the Scottish power outlet. This wall supply, technically known as a Type G power outlet [3], looks like three vertical slots with plastic shutters in a triangle shape.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone. The iPhone dock connector is found at bottom of the iPhone.
  4. Switch on the Scottish power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of the iPhone screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the phone is recharging and takes roughly 60-240 minutes to completely recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone with a Scottish power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia.org entry about Scotland
  2. Apple - the original iPhone product manual
  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 30 pin cable - This connects compatible iPhones, iPods and iPads to a USB port for charging, syncing and playing music.
  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..