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Converting 120v to 220v

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  • 13-08-2007 8:09pm
    #1
    Flushdraw
    Registered Users Posts: 6,187 ✭✭✭


    Not really sure where to post this. Just wondering if anyone can help because i'm pretty braindead when it comes to any electronic crap.

    I bought a funky massage chair thing when i was in vegas and only used it in the car through the cigarette lighter but i want to use in the house but dont know if i need a power converter or if a 2 pin to 3 pin converter will do.

    The specs on the chair says

    INPUT : 120V 60Hz 23w
    OUTPUT : 12VDC 800mA

    I have a 13A 250V 2pin to 3pin converter so is it ok to plug this in to my socket board, bearing in mind i already have 5 other plugs in it. Thanks


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    byte
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    byte


    First off, the 250V converter must NOT be used!

    You'll need to get a 110v-220/230v converter to plug your chairs adaptor into. You could also get another adapter with 3 pins that also has a 12V DC output, provided the plug at the end matches both in size and polarity, and can handle a load higher than 800mA.

    For you, I suggest you get the US-UK/IE (110-230) mains converter. Less hassle and relatively inexpensive.


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    Flushdraw
    Registered Users Posts: 6,187 ✭✭✭Flushdraw


    Cheers Byte, thanks for your help :)


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    byte
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    byte


    No bother :)


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    celerond
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭celerond


    hi,

    where is a good place to get one of those voltage converters?

    thanks


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    Soundman
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    Maplins do some good step down convertors to convert our 220v to the US 110v


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    byte
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    I'd say Peats would do them also.


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    Soundman
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    This one in particular is pretty good. Price isn't too bad either.

    http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ITAG=SPEC&ModuleNo=13358&doy=26m8#spec


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    celerond
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭celerond


    cheers for the info.... much appreciated..


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