Quick Question on Electricity in Ireland/Abroad:: Will this work??

blobert

Hi there,

As far as I'm aware in Ireland we operate on 230 Volts, 50 Hz.

I've just ordered a product from Korea, the AC-DC Adaptor says it takes an input of 220V, 60Hz and outputs DC 9V, 1.2A.

My question is this, is it safe to plug in here, with our higher Voltage and lower HZ levels?

What are the likely effects of using this?

This AC-DC adaptor looks fairly standard (the output is one of those round ones like you might plug into a portable CD player). If it's a standard size I might be able to get a suitable Irish/UK replacement. Or if its only likely to damage the adaptor over time then I might just go ahead and use it as is.

Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Sorry if this is not the right place to post, I couldn't find anywhere more suitable and besides people that know lots about computers tend to be pretty smart:)

Sam Vimes

the voltage is fine. 99% sure about the 60Hz too because it converts it to dc but i'd advise plugging into something cheap first to test it. and leave it in for a while to make sure it doesn't burn it out. better would be if you had a multimeter. you can pick one up for about 10-15 euro if you want to be 100% sure

tbh i think the best thing would be to buy an irish adapter. they aren't that expensive and you'd be sure then.

SeanW

Re: HZ it depends on what you're using it for - if it's audio equipment or general electrical gear fine, but if it uses or produces video you're in trouble, as the use of a 60Hz kit on 50hz power messes up such video.

blobert

Thanks for the tips guys. Its general electrical gear so it sounds like it will be alright.

Where could I get an adaptor, the ones they sell in Argos seem to only go up to 500 mA?

Sam Vimes

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=13044&doy=14m1
looks like it would do the job

and they sell these too if the plug on it is the wrong size

blobert

Commander Vimes wrote:

better would be if you had a multimeter.

My brother has one of these (he's an apprentice electrician but not too mure himself)

What should can I check with this.

Thanks again for all your help folks.

Sam Vimes

blobert wrote:

What should can I check with this.

you can check that its outputting 9V and 1.2A

pred racer

It will be fine, dont worry about it. even with video stuff they generate their own sync pulses and do not rely on the frequency of your AC.