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Best place to buy 9v adaptor

  • 11-04-2012 08:28PM
    #1
    MistyCheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,006 ✭✭✭


    I need to buy a 9v adaptor and I don't have time to order one online so I'll need to enter an olde bricks'n'mortar shop. Where would be the best place to pick up one of these? I don't need anything fancy and don't want to spend too much.

    As a last resort Argos have a multi-voltage adaptor but this cost €18.49 and is way more than I actually need so I'm hoping to get something smaller and cheaper. No point paying for 7 heads when I only need one.

    Does anyone know off hand where would be the best place to aim for?


Comments

  • #2
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,167 ✭✭✭ZENER


    Not all adaptors are equal. You need to get one capable of supplying sufficient current for the device it's supplying. Using an under-rated one is dangerous and may even destroy your device.

    Perhaps if you tell us what it's for we could help further ?

    Ken


  • #3
    MistyCheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,006 ✭✭✭MistyCheese


    Cheers, Ken, it's for a games console. I know the Argos one works as I've used it before but I don't want to have to buy it again as I only need a 9v, not a multi-v.

    This is the kinda thing I'll be looking out for in shops.
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  • #4
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,167 ✭✭✭ZENER


    Is that the original one ? Write down the details from it and bring it with you to somewhere like Maplin.

    The important info is:

    Input Voltage: 220 to 240 VAC usually.
    Output Voltage: 9V in your case but is it AC or DC.
    Output Current: In AMPS - very important !!!! More is better than less when replacing.
    Polarity: Ignore if AC but if DC then which pin is (+) and which is (-)
    Plug: There are many different sizes so if you don't have the original bring the console to ensure compatibility and correct fit.

    IS the make/model of the console a secret or can you divulge ?

    Ken


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