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Foreign Computer Equipment

  • 24-11-2006 4:00pm
    #1
    Toolbag
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    If one was to buy computer equipment (PSU, Monitor etc) from a German Company ( which I assume have 2-pin german plugs ) would they be ok to use in Ireland with a simple 2-pin to 3-pin adapter? Would there be any downsides or possible pitfalls to using a cheap adapter with computer equipment.

    I am not sure if the voltages of the power supplies in both countries are compatible. I think Germany has ~ 230V, Ireland ~ 240-250V

    Would appreciate any help you guys could offer.


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  • #2
    Heinrich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,577 ✭✭✭Heinrich


    Just snip off the plug and put a 3 pin on the cable.

    Most of my stuff came from Switzerland! No problems


  • #3
    Soundman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭Soundman


    Toolbag wrote:
    If one was to buy computer equipment (PSU, Monitor etc) from a German Company ( which I assume have 2-pin german plugs ) would they be ok to use in Ireland with a simple 2-pin to 3-pin adapter? Would there be any downsides or possible pitfalls to using a cheap adapter with computer equipment.

    I am not sure if the voltages of the power supplies in both countries are compatible. I think Germany has ~ 230V, Ireland ~ 240-250V

    Would appreciate any help you guys could offer.

    If it is Desktop type equipment you are referring to then just replace the power cable to one that we would use over here. Saves the hassle of rewiring.

    With regards the power, we in Ireland are standardized to generally 220v, though depending on the power supply that the ESB regulates around the country, this can vary greatly from 190v (yes I have seen it) to generally a maximum of 250v.


  • #4
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,563 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    voltage is the same an adaptor costs a few euro at most - but cut off the plug and fit your own since continentals don't seem to have heard of a surge protection device which we call "a fuse"

    othe things to watch out for

    TV system is different , you will get video but may get no sound on composite unless you have one of the 99.9% of cards where you can select which PAL region to use - and even the you can get a scart cable with phono plugs and use the sound out instead :)

    keyboards are different - an annoyance - change it in software and some stickers ;)

    langague on software - Microsoft licenses do NOT allow you to re install software in a different langague. :mad:


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