Home Residents in Japan Plugging devices with polarized prongsRResidents in JapanPlugging devices with polarized prongsDecember 2, 20233 comments I bought a device with polarized prongs. Unfortunately, my current apartment is installed with non-polarized plugs. Are there any adapters available, and where should I look for it? Tags:Japan LifeLiving in JapanResidents in Japan 3 commentsI have some that I bought at the local home center. You can probably also buy them from a denkiya or even Amazon.just grab a file and trim the fat end off the plugOption A (the best option): Cut the plug off and put on a new one that you bought from Kohnan for 200¥.Option B: Get some side cutters and trim off the extra bits from the plug.Option C: Swap out the socket with one you bought from KohnanOption D: find an extension cord that accepts the larger prong but has two smalls on the male end.Option E: Search around for an adapter that will likely cost as much if not more than option A.Leave a ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
I have some that I bought at the local home center. You can probably also buy them from a denkiya or even Amazon.
Option A (the best option): Cut the plug off and put on a new one that you bought from Kohnan for 200¥.Option B: Get some side cutters and trim off the extra bits from the plug.Option C: Swap out the socket with one you bought from KohnanOption D: find an extension cord that accepts the larger prong but has two smalls on the male end.Option E: Search around for an adapter that will likely cost as much if not more than option A.
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I have some that I bought at the local home center. You can probably also buy them from a denkiya or even Amazon.
just grab a file and trim the fat end off the plug
Option A (the best option): Cut the plug off and put on a new one that you bought from Kohnan for 200¥.
Option B: Get some side cutters and trim off the extra bits from the plug.
Option C: Swap out the socket with one you bought from Kohnan
Option D: find an extension cord that accepts the larger prong but has two smalls on the male end.
Option E: Search around for an adapter that will likely cost as much if not more than option A.