On Fri, 2003-07-25 at 17:43, ECU Account wrote: > Does anyone know about US plugs? I am moving to the States and wanted know > any info on running all my computer gear through one of those voltage > adapters (since I have Aussy plugs on my gear) Can I expect any problems? Is > it a viable option, this adapter, or should I sell up and buy up when I get > over there?
Unless your power supply in the device you're plugging in is auto-switching - and not many are - you'll blow up the device if you just use a plug-adapter, because we use 240v/50Hz, they use 110v/60Hz. Many Macintosh computers have auto-switching power supplies, but not all. A step-up transformer likely exists, but I've no idea on the cost associated. I'd do a search online for such a beast. Regards, Onno Benschop Connected via Optus B3 from S33:37'33" - E115:07'30" (Dunsborough, WA) -- ()/)/)() ..ASCII for Onno.. |>>? ..EBCDIC for Onno.. --- -. -. --- ..Morse for Onno.. Proudly supported by Skipper Trucks, Highway1, Concept AV, Sony Central, Dalcon ITmaze - ABN: 56 178 057 063 - ph: 04 1219 8888 - onno at itmaze dot com dot au
