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Old 28-02-2008, 08:56 PM
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Can I use my aust powered gear O.S.?

heading to the states in a few weeks and was wondering can I use my lappy and my 40D charger over there with just the little plug adapters, or do I need some sort of voltage converter?
would hate to blow them up

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Old 28-02-2008, 10:46 PM
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Hi Madtuna
Look on the back of your power supply modules.
The input voltage range is stated there.
For example my lappy power supply says input voltage 100 - 240 VAC
50-60Hz.
In South Africa we use 220VAC @ 50Hz
The USA uses 110VAC @ 60Hz so i would be able to use my lappy over there.
Most electronic gear these days is made to autodetect input voltage and adjust accordingly.
I am sure the same will be true for the Canon 40d as I purchased mine in the States and it works fine @ 220VAC 50Hz.
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Old 28-02-2008, 10:53 PM
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thanks mate! I just checked and it's the same.
I just remember when I was there a bunch of years ago I had to flick a switch to 110 and something I brought back I had to get a 240 power converter for.

cheers!
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Old 28-02-2008, 11:12 PM
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You've gotta learn to update, Steve.
"Most" modern devices are powered by a 'switchmode' power supply.
eg; 100/250 Volts @ 50/60 hz input, whatever designed V n A output.
Should be fine.
Regs, L..

ps. If the plug pack is heavy, (Got a small transformer in 'em), it ain't a switch mode, which are very light in weight.
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Old 28-02-2008, 11:26 PM
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You've gotta learn to update, Steve.
"Most" modern devices are powered by a 'switchmode' power supply.
eg; 100/250 Volts @ 50/60 hz input, whatever designed V n A output.
Should be fine.
Regs, L..

ps. If the plug pack is heavy, (Got a small transformer in 'em), it ain't a switch mode, which are very light in weight.
Hi Reg
Dont get the update bit.
Am trying to keep it simple as everytime i use fancy words I get told im wrong.
In essence though I am saying the same thing.
"Most electronic gear these days is made to autodetect input voltage and adjust accordingly"
Kind Regards
Steve
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Old 28-02-2008, 11:29 PM
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You've gotta learn to update, Steve.
"Most" modern devices are powered by a 'switchmode' power supply.
eg; 100/250 Volts @ 50/60 hz input, whatever designed V n A output.
Should be fine.
Regs, L..

ps. If the plug pack is heavy, (Got a small transformer in 'em), it ain't a switch mode, which are very light in weight.
Laurie..you sound like my mum..."Steve! get in there and change those damn undies"
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Old 28-02-2008, 11:54 PM
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Hi Laurie and Madtuna
Dont need to change them damn undies.
They are switched mode undies.
They adjust accordingly
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Old 29-02-2008, 12:58 AM
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You still need to be cautious when purchasing gear in the USA with the intention of bringing it back. While most gear here will support 100-240V, manufacturers in the USA will often save a bit on production costs and only include a 120V power supply. This is especially true with computer/networking and telescope equipment, such as products by Linksys/Cisco, Dlink, and Meade. In my experience, most of the external self powered devices sold in the USA in shops such as CompUSA, Best Buy, and Fry's Electronics will only have a 120V supply. You're best to ask a salesman to open a unit for you before purchasing to confirm, as I've even bought some that claimed on the manufacturer web site to have a 240V capability, only to open it and find a 120V only supply inside.
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