[ZephyrSapphire]

Let's say I'm using an power plug with an American connector to power my computer in Australia. Is it alright to use the power plug with a America-to-Australian Adapter? Will the connector melt or something?

 

[ammatos]

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Originally Posted by ZephyrSapphire /img/forum/go_quote.gif Let's say I'm using an power plug with an American connector to power my computer in Australia. Is it alright to use the power plug with a America-to-Australian Adapter? Will the connector melt or something?

Hi Zephyr' - If Aussie power is the same as USA 110v60c you should only need a amer to aussie power plug adaptor. But, I would suggest to be super safe - Don't want you computer doing the "I'm Dieing Dance" - Check with you computer mfg and/or seller to be sure. Hope this helps.

best,

angel

 

[Zorander]

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Originally Posted by ZephyrSapphire /img/forum/go_quote.gif Let's say I'm using an power plug with an American connector to power my computer in Australia. Is it alright to use the power plug with a America-to-Australian Adapter? Will the connector melt or something?

Nothing of that sort should happen.

If it were me though, I would re-terminate the cable with an Australian-compatible plug.

 

[UseName]

What type of power do they use in Australia? I thought they used 240V? In that case you would need a transformer, a voltage converter (integrated curcuit type) should only be used for small appliances. The transformer will also need to be rated powerful enough to power the computer. It's usually recommended that you get a transformer that is rated 20% more powerful than the device(s) that you are powering.

You could easily destroy either device without the correct usage.

 

[Zorander]

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Originally Posted by UseName /img/forum/go_quote.gif What type of power do they use in Australia? I thought they used 240V? In that case you would need a transformer, a voltage converter (integrated curcuit type) should only be used for small appliances. The transformer will also need to be rated powerful enough to power the computer. It's usually recommended that you get a transformer that is rated 20% more powerful than the device(s) that you are powering. You could easily destroy either device without the correct usage.

The OP is only talking about using a power cable with a US male plug (in an Australian environment). The PC he is connecting to the mains with said power cable should be compatible with any mains input voltage (AFAIK all PC PSUs are capable of this). So no need for a transformer. A simple plug converter will do; re-terminating to an Australian plug is an even cleaner/tidier idea.

Regards.

 

[UseName]

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Originally Posted by Zorander /img/forum/go_quote.gif The OP is only talking about using a power cable with a US male plug (in an Australian environment). The PC he is connecting to the mains with said power cable should be compatible with any mains input voltage (AFAIK all PC PSUs are capable of this). So no need for a transformer. A simple plug converter will do; re-terminating to an Australian plug is an even cleaner/tidier idea. Regards.

How is it i missread ever post on this board?

Just be sure to switch the voltage on the PSU, if it is not automatic.