Universal Travel Adaptor $19.99 (Starts 30/6)
- 4 USB ports
- 2 AC sockets
- Interchangeable power adaptors
Bauhn Universal Travel Adaptor Kit $19.99 @ ALDI
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Do NOT bring your kitchen appliances with you overseas!
Edit. I brought my own fridge with me last time I went to the US for a week, big mistake.
Well, if you brought your fridge, I suppose you cooked your own meals there so you're right, big missed steak.
Was your fridge running?
Usb's ports failed after a couple of uses. Keep that receipt handy for a refund, or even better don't buy it.
@capslock janitor: I bought four of them up to 4 months ago and no problems yet. Great for travel and adds flexibility to existing houses without changing wall outlets or purchasing more expensive power boards w/usb.
You are lucky that you brought a Aussie fridge to US…. It just wouldn't have worked.
But if it was the other way around, would be quite the fireworks…. bringing a US fridge to Australia….
Must tee it up with 4th July.
I confused that logic with a device I bought in Hawaii on our honeymoon. It's the quickest lesson to learn. Flick the switch and you get a sizzle and puff of smoke (I can't remember the details) and that "oh yeah" moment, all in an instant.
These adapters are the same as bending the metal pins to fit. To convert power you need a step down
True. However all small stuff like computers will accept 110-240V. Usb ports are all DC. So it doesn't really matter.
Yeah, I know.
It's for the benefit of people who do not realise the physical plug doesn't equate to compatibility.
Have used this twice overseas now. I always bring my own chargers so can't talk to the USB ports but the unit itself and the various adapters are great for travel. The only plug missing is India.
Really handy, bought one last time.
This is the GOAT adaptor!
Big call!
bought 4 (1 for each of the family) for use in japan, but the adaptor didnt fit? Ended up getting one from reception and just daisy chained them all :P (Only used them to charge phones and tablets etc) so I didnt overload the powerpoint
came in real handy regardless with all the USB points!What wattage do they charge at?
Not the first time someone ended up with a daisy chain in Asia
same thing happened to me ended up buying an adaptor from BIC Camera for cheap though so it wasn't too bad
AFAIK Japan uses the similar socket as US but without ground pin. I'm not sure here, but in Australia it may be illegal to sell an adapter which removes the ground pin as it's not safe. You can buy a dollar adapter from ebay, but the quality is not the best.
Japan runs 110V so you’d have to be careful about what you plug in. Tho most things people use when travelling (Laptop chargers, USB ports) would still be fine.
What? You need 4 of these for one family? WTF are you taking traveling?
If they standardized this, there would be less waste and more money in your wallet.
Frequencies and voltages are different for a reason. Like in Australia there's a large distance to transmit power so power losses are important.
It would likely be more wasteful to force countries to use inappropriate voltage/frequency.
Earthing systems are not all the same either so things like having an earth wire or not is important. Having a house fire is not a great way to save money
So you want to say that even though [US] https://www.leadsdirect.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/synergy-lin… and [UK] https://www.bestekmall.com/image/cache/catalog/000xiaoximi/B… and [AUS] http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qI41Mb4vEIE/U9yx4XCxs4I/AAAAAAAAAh… have three wires, can't be standardised into something that looks like this? https://p.globalsources.com/IMAGES/PDT/BIG/324/B1056557324.j…
Of course I wouldn't do that with the US plug, since their power system is quite different, but Europe pretty much has 220V.
Frequency has nothing to do with the look of the plug, or for that matter voltage either, otherwise you would need a converter and not just an adaptor.PS; I think you missed the point. I wasn't talking about voltage/frequency, after all this is a deal for an adaptor, not a converter, but it would be good to be able to find a way to standardize that too, instead of burning appliances because people didn't know and saving money and the environment in the process.
Can't wait for planets to be colonised. Wonder what type of adaptor I'll have to take there.
I don't think I missed the point - you want all the plugs the same worldwide?
All I'm saying is the distribution/earthing (the backend) needs to be the same in every country where you're going to allow people to use the same plug (frontend).
Otherwise, housefires.
If the backend is compatible, sure, you could combine types to create a wall socket with multiple actives, neutrals and earths (well, probably. Having multiple actives & neutrals accessible.. hopefully there's nobody in the world that would do something stupid, die, then screw it up for everyone else)
PS: You can't assume 220V is close enough to 240V. Sure, most devices can handle that, but not all. Every device is designed for both a voltage range and frequency range.
@justtoreply: Most of these things could be fixed. Granted US power system for example is quite different to the rest of the world, so to change it, they would have to spend fortune.
Well… it's obvious that you can't mix and match wires, but if they did it right in the beginning, there'd be no need for an adaptor and if nothing else, even now, they could do just standardize it from now on with those that have the same systems and there are quite a number of them out there.
The USB ports no longer works on mine after used no more than 6 times (6 overseas trips).
Wonder if I can warranty claim? :)
Same here, took it on holiday and the USB worked first day charging iPhones than it stopped, really crap and bulky.
My 1st one blew after hooking up an iPad, the replacement is better but 1 of the 4 USB ports no long works. Buy at your own risk!
Yeah, my USBs also stopped working on my first trip with it. Won’t buy again.
Same, worked when testing in Aus before flying out, dead as soon as I tried overseas. Returned when got back to Aus for full refund but pretty ordinary tbh
Hope that people who buy these hold Aldi to it's warranty claims… :)
Jeez the reviews https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/bauhn-universal-tr…
1.7/5 (tbf most people only leave reviews if they have a negative experience)
Was just about to post the same link, looks pretty crap.
My USB no longer works either after one holiday.
I now just use a powerboard and an adaptor for the countries I'm planning to visit.Same here. These aren’t great units.
Any chance of upload of all the travel accessory pages from the catalogue, cheers.
I revoked my vote after reading the comments and above linked review.
Have one of those Xiaomi power boards that have been really popular on here for a few years with two usb's and have given both a hammering using both nearly daily. Even charge large heavy duty 2680mAh powerbanks and have definitely maxed out the Watts for hours on end, sometimes over 10 hours and both still working perfect a year later.
had mine for a couple of years , still works perfect. used regularly
I've had mine for over a year now and I've taken it on several trips. No issues yet.
Lol @ yet
Yeah I've had mine since the middle of 2017 and it's survived multiple overseas trips as well as a bunch of domestic travel.
Maybe 2017 was just a decently made batch of them judging by these horror stories.
Mine was pretty shoddy. Like others, my usb's stopped working.
Bought one last time. Terrible quality. Would avoid.
These are really good. I bought a two of these in 2015 and have used them for several overseas trips with the family and also when travelling locally. They both still work as new
Going by above comments, sounds like the 2017 models and earlier were good, after not good usb port implementation.
I will buy another. These are great and now catch has sold out, would be keen on another. Used mainly in Europe twice for a month at a time, no issues at all. Forgot it on a recent trip to Thailand and purchase their local special. Got a nice shock, so these aldi ones are better than some. Only use 2x USB at once (1 to charge Xiaomi 20,000mAh battery and one to Charge Xiaomi Phone). Are people with the USB issues overloading them?
"Pharmacy" Was your unit one of the older batches, or the later shoddier ones?
Edit: You already answered my question earlier on below, kind of lol.
I tend to avoid Aldi electronics, every item I have bought only lasted a few months.
There also seems to be 2 versions of this. From product reviews
"I bought my first one maybe two years ago, and using it daily ever since. FANTASTIC! I have recommended it to others and bought a new one for the missus. Noticed at first that the newer adapter was a different design. Hers has lasted about a month before usb ports popped.
Good one model: ATAK014
bad one model: ATAK0618"Maybe something to consider
Edit: From picture above it's the same look as the ATAK-0618 model :(
Very interesting. I bought one years ago and it's done about 3 months worth of usage with no issue, which is why I was a little surprised to read so many bad reviews. I checked mine just then and it's the "good" ATAK014 model.
How about just using a regular powerboard with an adequate power adapter?…
It's for use overseas
Hence I said: '… with an adequate power adapter" that corresponds to the country you're in
Ah I get what your saying. Sorry. I use it in UK and Germany and here, wish is prob why I haven't had issues. 230-250V 50 Hz
^This. Any old adaptor from Bigmart with a standard AU powerboard and you're good to go.
It will not have USB which is very handy. No need to take all those USB plugs for phones/ipads.
You could use a power board With USB outputs. I imagine the main reason people like to travel with these is less bulk/weight/versatile to use in various countries and basically to keep things simple.
I cbf taking all the adaptor plugs when I travel, so I take my universal adaptor and one of these power boards instead.
Why not a normal power board? Most 'ordinary' power boards are larger (not ideal for travel) and more expensive once you start adding usb ports (and even then, usually only have 2x versus the 4x in this unit). I didn't spend much time shopping, though, and only looked at Aust stores to make sure that standards were met etc.
Works fine for me charging 2x phones, dslr batteries and sometimes a laptop.
Taking power board was a thing back in the days, now all you need is a USB socket. Unless you talking your fridge and microwave with you 😆
Laptop :( Last thing that takes a powerboard
Bring a laptop and converter for the laptop charger… Everything else can be charged from the laptop's USB port!
Just make sure it can charge the USBs when powered off. Only some of my ports do
@Davo1111: Turn it on and set to don't do anything when you close the lid while being plugged in, then close the lid.
Most will still charge in Sleep mode anyway but maybe not Hibernate cause its similar to powered off.
@meong: I think work might set the power policies. Still ive been burnt before, so i just use a charger.
Many people don't want their laptop lying out in their room the whole time just to charge stuff… especially in cramped hotel rooms in Japan/Europe
@blackfrancis75: Also some people still need regular power for charging their camera batteries and possibly some other things I can't think of at the moment lol.
@ozhunter68: Yeah true, but if you need to bring laptop for a trip, chances you're okay with having a laptop laying around in a hotel.
My EOS RP happens to be chargeable via USB-C as well so i can use the laptop's USB.
@meong: Sure, I like taking a laptop ( not expensive one but thin and light ) when I travel too as I can't get done what I need fast enough on a tablet or phone lol.
In that case you still have to power up your laptop and will need a wall power adapter preferably with Surge protection.
Here's a link to the original version that seems (ATAK014), That seems to have very positive reviews. Not sure if catch reviews are genuine, but I'll post anyways. 4.7 stars over Aldi's 1.7
https://www.catch.com.au/product/polaroid-international-trav…
Xiaomi 6 port USB charger with 2 QC are much better. The figure 8 cable fits Japan power points, use Aussie ones here, easy.
Been running daily for a year now. Money well spentSave the money buy a blitzwolf dual/quad USB charger. These days everything is USB
So it seems, there are varying Qualities on the USB etc. depending on what year it was brought/Manufactured, anyone know how current aldi stocks are?
any way to check on the package?You want us to make it easy for you?
Model numbers are in comment above. Wait till you can see them in person and check number.
If good one, consider buying, if not don't or definitively keep your receipt because you most likely will need it lol.
$19 is normal price tho
Usb's ports failed after a couple of uses. Keep that receipt handy for a refund, or even better don't buy it.
Looks like similar story to a user below:
I bought one just before we went to Europe. The USB ports all stopped working a few days into our trip.
not all usb ports are the same.. what are the specs on them?
am I the only one that had a pretty solid experience with these?
Use regularly one in each side of the bed for charging the whole lot of usb devices and sometimes the laptop.
One of those have been in use for 3 years now. The only time that one of those fried was when I tried to charge my powerbank on its usb — pretty dumb actually.
charge my powerbank on its usb — pretty dumb actually.
why is that dumb? Should be fine if device built according to USB standards?
^^^This^^^ If the circuitry is built well, you should be able to max out One or All at Once without any of them blowing. Getting warm to even hot in summer yes, but not blowing as there usually is no way to open up and replace a fuse in these.
Many people have been maxing out various brands and model usb chargers and capable power board/adapters without issues, at least not for a few years anyway. But bad ones seem to blow earlier.
Prefer to spend more and buy something with a better quality.
A friend of mine toasted his. Aldi accepted tho 1y year after when it was been selling again.
There is nothing worse than going for a trip and finding out that the power supply you were counting so badly on it, decide to "naaahhh pis* off"my USB ports failed just after warranty was up, and the adapter casing for the EU plug is coming apart so i had to tape it together. It has been used about 4-6 times for travelling only.
for the price, it is cheap enough to buy a new one but I would pay a bit more for a better quality item.I've had one of these for years from Aldi, still going strong.
If yours is one of the older models with numbers: ATAK014 then that would explain why.
Please read above comments and let people thinking of buying to be aware.
As they say ( used to say as was an old add on t.v. ),….oils ain't oils!
I bought one just before we went to Europe. The USB ports all stopped working a few days into our trip. The mains outlets worked fine, but since the Samsung chargers all let the cable plug in to the side I could only use one charger at a time. This thing was a pain in the butt, and I ended up having to buy a new adapter while over there.
Save your money and get one of the universal adapters on Amazon that include USB ports and USB C PD, in addition to a single mains output. Additional benefit that you can still use it in Australia as a travel charger which then provides a bunch of USB ports without losing a wall outlet. You can also loan it to visitors, since it is universal for both input and output. I wouldn't buy the Aldi one again.
pffft, Xiao Mi strip FTW
Absolutely useless. Bought one last time on impulse, it took a while for me to open the packet and to start using it - something like 10 months; and it didn't even work. I CBB returning it without a receipt as I had thrown it out.
Avoid this crap.
I took this to the US and Canada. It blew the house electrical system. Thought it was a one off. Tried it in a new house and it blew the entire electrical system there too.
That would mean that it does not have overload cut off protection.
At only 720W Max ( older better model listed on Catch ), that might happen a few times, not good!
Aldi = Rubbish
Wouldn’t even be seen dead in that joint
bought 5pcs @$10.- while clearance. none of them can survive to charge 2 mobile phones more than 30 minutes. returned immediately!
Wow! These later batches are worse than I even thought after reading these latest comments.
Does anyone care about having Surge Protection for powering up your laptop etc whilst travelling, especially in Asia where there are lot's of power spikes and brown outs?
This thing definitively does not have it, but at 720W Max power let's hope it has some sort of overload protection cut off. Going by comment above,…maybe Not lol.
I bought it earlier in the year…very unimpressed by its bulk, the need to keep switching plugs, as well as its cheap feel.
Returned it unused, then bought this universal adaptor off Amazon for the same price.https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07BB199F5/ref=pe_2361882_28370…
Will you really need more than two USBs and one plug? Even if you do, better to just buy a powerboard and bring it with you in most instances. Far more compact, far easier to use, similar price.
I gave my Wife in the Philippines a Xiaomi powerboard i bought 1 year or so ago and its been great but on my last trip there last week some rain got in the hotel room window and it started smoking so its stuffed now i will get another one.
Ooooh. Handy.
Just be mindful, it doesn't change 120v to 240v.