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I got this after my Spain/France/Italy trip. Basically, type E/F works for France/Spain/Germany, and L for Italy.Type C works for France/Spain/Germany/Italy, but as others have noted, it can fit a bit loose in a type E/F socket. This is why I also got a set of 3 E/F adapters. Type C is fine for Italy. First, I started the trip with a single E/F adapter and an extension cord with three outlets. We rapidly filled those three outlets, and I ended up getting more adapters. I will still carry the extension cord, but now I think it makes more sense to carry several adapters and scatter them around the room. The extension cord concept led to a big mess in the middle of the room as I tried to plug all the cell phone chargers, laptop chargers, my wife's hair iron, etc. I like the fact that these are USA plugs. I don't need to plug British appliances into European sockets, and those "super universal" adapters with all the strange front side sockets are designed to please everyone. All I need is USA sockets. Plus, the adapters I bought abroad didn't always accept polarized plugs, which several of my USA appliances have. Last I should discuss technical/safety issues. European plugs are designed for safety, having proper grounds, and make it physically impossible for kids to touch hot electrical wires while plugging into the wall. In the USA we apparently leave that up to Darwinisim. The point being these adapters inherently remove all of the safety features of European plugs, and in addition, make it very easy to plug 110v USA appliances into 220v European power and thus burn them out, shock you or cause fires. Your safety is in your hands here. For every appliance you bring to Europe, it should say CLEARLY on the power supply that it takes 100 volt through 240 volt power. If it does not, don't bring it. Some devices actually have a switch for 110v or 220v power, like my hair dryer. Switch that to 220v when you put it in your suitcase. Also be aware that these adapters (talking about the type C here) do not connect the ground pin to anything. Your appliances should have nothing but plastic covers, no metal, and you should keep them OUT of the bathroom and away from water.