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Plug adapter

  • 25-06-2012 12:48PM
    #1
    Jamie Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭


    Hi there,

    I am looking for an adapter to convert a Type M (South African thick three prong plug) to a Type G (Irish plug).

    It is so that I can use my South African laptop in Ireland.

    I have found many that convert Type F (South African thin two prong plug) but none of the larger ones.

    Does anyone know who sells them, or even who has a large selection?

    Thanks!!
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Comments

  • #2
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 21,534 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    If you can't find a suitable adapter, the leads that are used on laptop chargers are one of two standard IEC types, either 2 or 3 pin. They're pretty easy to get hold of.


  • #3
    Jamie Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭Jamie Mac


    Thanks Alun, I was at Compu-B yesterday and it would be €89 for the cable and its just a three week visit so a bit pricy! Thanks though.


  • #4
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 21,534 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Jamie Mac wrote: »
    Thanks Alun, I was at Compu-B yesterday and it would be €89 for the cable and its just a three week visit so a bit pricy! Thanks though.
    I think that was probably for a complete new charger:). The mains leads themselves usually plug into the charger unit, and are commonly called 'figure of eight' for the 2 pin version, or 'cloverleaf' for the 3 pin version.

    http://www.maplin.co.uk/figure-of-8-mains-lead-1168

    http://www.maplin.co.uk/cloverleaf-mains-lead-29240

    I only used Maplins as an example, you'd get them cheaper than that at an electrical store like Powercity or DID electrical.


  • #5
    Jamie Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭Jamie Mac


    Thanks Alun, the problem is that it's a mac laptop :(
    They won't sell me just that part.

    Appreciate your time :)


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,828 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Is it a moulded plug?

    If not just buy a rewirable plug and swap it and when you're finished swap them back.

    or just cut off the SA plug fit a standard UK plug and when you get back to SA just buy and fit a new plug there.


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