ersh Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 This is mainly for my laptop and some gear...I need to get a plug adapter.. but do I also need a voltage converter? Where can I find one of these? Don't wanna blow anything up ya know.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 i dont think you need a voltage converter for canada to us...im 96.7 percent sure of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 he was asking about the UK, not the USand sorry 'ersh, I don't know. I bet a quick call to a radio shack or future shop or something would answer the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The D Funk Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 ersh i dont think you need one most laptops come with one anyway, the convertor is that lil box type thing in between your computer and the plug, all you need is the plug adaptor. whether you have pc or mac you dont need a voltage convertor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersh Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I've heard nasty stories of things blowing up... thanks guys. I'm on my way to the knowledge I seek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Also look at the power supply itself. If it can handle UK voltage (220V, I think) and North American voltage, it should say so on the power supply.For example, the power supply for my Creative Nomad JB3 has a label on it that says:INPUT: 110-240V ~50/60Hz Max 0.32A(OK, the JB3 didn't actually say that to me, it's not like my taping gear has come to life or anything.) As well as having a different wall voltage in the UK (220V vs. 110V), the UK also runs its AC at 50 Hz, rather than the 60 Hz AC we get here in North America. Since the power supply says it can handle 240V at 50 Hz, I figure it'd be safe to plug into a UK wall socket, with just the right plug adaptor.Another power supply (a cheaper wall-wart unit) I checked had the same info printed on the label. If your gear has a label like that, all I think you need is a plug adaptor.When in doubt, consider taking your gear to a luggage store, and asking them what you need to make it work in the UK.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 ahh my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersh Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 A luggage store eh? shall do... thanks Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I bought a power adapter at Europe Bound, across from MEC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersh Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 have you tried the futureshop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 The power adaptor is key for using stuff that is meant for 110V in 220V plugs... Having just come back from France - I noticed that my converter wasn't really set up to deal with the wall plugs they use in Europe... in Canada the connection is right at the surface of the plug- in France - the connection is made deeper inside the wall. My Converter was bulky and i need another adaptor to actually get the converter to connect. here's a picture to describe what I'm talking about: try to find some adapters piece to make sure that you'll be able to connect the converter to the wall plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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