How to charge the Kindle Fire when staying in Scotland

Instructions on how to recharge your Kindle Fire from a Scottish power outlet with USB type B cable with a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter.

Scottish power outlet

When packing for a holiday it can often be useful to know in advance if you can charge any electronics like mobiles or laptops that you'll be bringing along. By not knowing which wall socket is used you could bring the wrong charger, leaving you needing to borrow a potentially overpriced adaptor when you get there. Varying complicated combinations of region codes and plugs can often be confusing when planning to travel to a different country to the first time traveller. When you're visiting Scotland the following instructions show powering your Kindle Fire by using a standard 230 volt 50Hz Type G Scottish wall outlet, with the Scottish using a BS 1363 13 amp plug for charging. When you are travelling to Scotland from a different region please make sure the Kindle Fire can be charged using a 240 volt supply. If the Kindle Fire originated in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts ensure that the Kindle Fire is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional power transformer to avoid the device from overheating when powering up.

The following page shows how to connect the Scottish power outlet to your Fire. These instructions assume that you are using the most recent version of Fire OS for the Kindle Fire, however if not please visit Amazon for the most recent Kindle Fire software update which makes sure you have the most up-to-date features for your Kindle. For more information visit Amazon for the Kindle Fire device support [2] .

Charging a Kindle Fire in Scotland

Can the Kindle Fire be used in Scotland?

You can connect a Kindle Fire to a Scottish power outlet by using a power convertor.

What is the best power charger for a Kindle Fire in Scotland?

If you are travelling with more than just your Kindle Fire or visiting multiple countries then the best international travel power adapter for Scotland is a multiple USB charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and handle 100 - 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa just by changing the supplied heads over. If your model of Kindle Fire can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from quicker charging times with one of these power chargers plus support for more power hungry devices like tablets.

Unlike other travel adapters this will also allow you to charge multiple devices at once without needing to pack seperate power chargers. Only needing to pack a single international USB travel charger will also keep the overall size and weight down, making it ideal to fold up in hand luggage. Due to their flexibility these types of adapters can be used when you return home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple tablets and smartphones with only a single plug socket.

We suggest buying this type of flexible power charger online, the multipurpose travel adapter illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for recharging multiple USB devices in numerous different countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Scotland

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to charge devices via USB, but for visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which can be necessary when visiting counties with unreliable or unstable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected appliances from voltage spikes. These power adapters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Scotland and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable power converter for travellers originating from America visiting Scotland using type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico travel adapter is also aimed at travellers originating from North America using type B plugs. This offers almost the same set of features as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet for almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 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 most travellers from around the world visiting Scotland. [6] [AD]
What is the best power charger for a Kindle Fire in Scotland?

How to use a Type G power charger for recharging your Kindle Fire from a Scottish power outlet

Instructions on how to recharge your Kindle Fire from a Scottish power outlet with USB type B cable with a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter.

  1. To supply power to a Kindle Fire using a Scottish power outlet you will need to buy a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Plug in the Type G USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. This wall supply, sometimes called a Type G power outlet [3], can be recognised by the three vertical rectangular holes in a triangle configuration.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the USB charging port on a Kindle Fire.
  4. Switch on the Scottish power outlet.
  5. The battery symbol which appears at the top corner of the tablet display will display a lightning icon which indicates that your tablet is charging.
  6. It takes between around 4 hours to 12 hours to fully recharge to 100% capacity, but this is likely to take longer depending on the model of Kindle tablet you are charging, the charger strength and if you are using the Kindle during the charging cycle. Please read the Kindle Fire device support [2] for more details on the charging process and battery times. [AD]
How to use a Type G power charger for recharging your Kindle Fire from a Scottish power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Scottish Wiki page
  2. Amazon - Kindle Fire device support
  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 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable - Used to connect USB devices which have a USB Mini-B port to computers, power supplies and other devices.
  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..