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12v Ciagarette socket => 240v Mains socket - Where from?

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  • 22-09-2008 3:58pm
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    need-it
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭


    Hey,
    I forgot to bring my mains charger for my laptop up with me, luckily I have the cars 12v charger, but won't be spending much tiem in the car to charge it.

    Does anyone know where I could get an adapter that will allow me to plug my 12v cigarette socket charger into the 240v mains? They exist, just don't know where to start looking. Need to buy it from a shop as I need it ASAP, so online not an option

    I'll try Curry's later, but failing that has anyone got any ideas??

    Cheers


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    starbelgrade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,739 ✭✭✭✭starbelgrade


    That place in the basement of Quayside might have them.


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    bobcar61
    Registered Users Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭bobcar61


    Or maybe you can try Halfords,seeing as you will be up at Currys.They are beside each other.I don't know of anywhere else but I will ask around.


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    il gatto
    Registered Users Posts: 3,021 ✭✭✭il gatto


    Halfords sell power invertors that let you run 240v appliances from a cigarette lighter. Something like a laptop would be fine as it's low wattage.


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    fozzle
    Registered Users Posts: 1,882 ✭✭✭fozzle


    il gatto wrote: »
    Halfords sell power invertors that let you run 240v appliances from a cigarette lighter. Something like a laptop would be fine as it's low wattage.
    :) I think the OP is looking for the exact opposite. He said he has a car charger, and wants something for plugging that into the mains.


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    il gatto
    Registered Users Posts: 3,021 ✭✭✭il gatto


    fozzle wrote: »
    :) I think the OP is looking for the exact opposite. He said he has a car charger, and wants something for plugging that into the mains.

    Ah. Didn't read that properly at all. Derry Taheny near Hughes Bridge or Clifford Electrical at Carraroe would be the best bets, but it's not a device widely required.


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    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,300 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    fozzle wrote: »
    :) I think the OP is looking for the exact opposite. He said he has a car charger, and wants something for plugging that into the mains.
    Pick up a adapter in Currys/PC World/Dixons/Maplins/Peats, etc. These are always in IT stores, as people's power adapters tend to fail after the warranty, and they need a new one...

    Just look at the bottom of your laptop, see what voltage it needs, select that on the adapter, and you'll be ok.


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    eire-kp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 382 ✭✭eire-kp


    Cliffords have them, got one there about 3 years ago. Go and ask at the trade counter.


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    AlmightyCushion
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    the_syco wrote: »
    Pick up a adapter in Currys/PC World/Dixons/Maplins/Peats, etc. These are always in IT stores, as people's power adapters tend to fail after the warranty, and they need a new one...

    Just look at the bottom of your laptop, see what voltage it needs, select that on the adapter, and you'll be ok.
    Yup, this would be your best bet.


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