Quick answer
Buy the charger that matches the wall socket in the country you are visiting, not a universal travel adapter. For most of Europe choose the European Charger for 800/1200 Series, for the UK choose the United Kingdom Charger for 300/400/800/1200 Series, and for Australia or New Zealand choose the Australian–New Zealand Charger for 800/1200 Series.
Why the country, not the voltage, decides your charger
The plug shape is the part you cannot fix at the airport. A European socket will not accept a UK plug, and an Australian socket will not accept either. The charger you order needs to match the outlet in the room where your dog's collar actually charges overnight.
Check the charger you already own before ordering a second one. If your current charger has a fixed plug for your home country, it will not fit a foreign wall socket, even with the right voltage.
Where a travel adapter works and where it does not
A plug adapter changes the shape of the pins, not the charger itself. It can work for a short hotel stay, but it adds a loose connection that is easy to knock out of the wall. For a multi-week trip or a move abroad, a dedicated international e-collar charger adapter is the more reliable choice.
Do not stack adapters. One adapter between the charger and the wall is the limit; two adapters in a row invite a poor connection and a collar that is not charged when you need it.
Series coverage is not identical across the three chargers
The UK charger is listed for the 300, 400, 800 and 1200 series, while the European and Australian–New Zealand chargers are listed for the 800 and 1200 series. If you run a 300 or 400 series system and you are traveling to Europe or Australia, confirm compatibility before you order, because the catalog does not list those series for those two chargers.
This is a decision limitation, not a hidden feature. When a series is not listed for a charger, treat it as unconfirmed rather than assuming it will work.
Decision rules for picking your plug
- Traveling to Europe: Choose the European Charger for 800/1200 Series if your system is an 800 or 1200 series. If you own a 300 or 400 series, confirm compatibility first because that series is not listed for this charger. Match the charger to the series, not just the country.
- Traveling to the UK: Choose the United Kingdom Charger for 300/400/800/1200 Series. It is the only one of the three listed for the 300 and 400 series, so it also covers 800 and 1200 owners. UK travelers with a 300 or 400 series have a listed option; European and Australian travelers with those series do not.
- Traveling to Australia or New Zealand: Choose the Australian–New Zealand Charger for 800/1200 Series for an 800 or 1200 series system. For a 300 or 400 series, do not assume this charger fits; confirm before you order. Buy before you fly so the charger is in your bag, not waiting on a delivery.
- One-night stopover or short layover: A plug adapter on your existing charger is acceptable for a single night if you already own one. For anything longer, order the dedicated charger for that country. Adapters are a stopgap; dedicated chargers are the travel plan.
Product facts
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Australian–New Zealand Charger for 800/1200 Series: Listed for the 800 and 1200 series and priced at USD 7.35 against a USD 14.70 comparison price. A low-cost spare for Australia and New Zealand travel, but check your series before ordering because the 300 and 400 series are not listed for this charger.
Australian–New Zealand Charger for 800/1200 Series
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European Charger for 800/1200 Series: Listed for the 800 and 1200 series and priced at USD 7.35 against a USD 14.70 comparison price. Covers most European wall sockets for 800 and 1200 series owners, but the 300 and 400 series are not listed for it.
European Charger for 800/1200 Series
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United Kingdom Charger for 300/400/800/1200 Series: Listed for the 300/302, 400/402, 800/802 and 1200/1202 series plus the FT-330, UL-1200/1202, BP-504 and RX-090, RX-070 and RX-120 receivers. The broadest series coverage of the three, which makes it the safer pick if you run a 300 or 400 series system in the UK.
Who this guide is for
Best for
- Owners of 800 or 1200 series systems traveling to Europe, the UK, Australia or New Zealand
- UK travelers running a 300 or 400 series system who need a listed charger
- Anyone charging e-collar abroad for more than a few nights who wants a dedicated plug
Not for
- Owners who only need a car charger for the transmitter; a different product covers that
- Travelers staying in one country permanently who can simply use a local outlet with the correct home-country charger
- 300 or 400 series owners heading to Europe or Australia who have not confirmed compatibility
