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Looking for IE-US voltage converter. 230 to 120.

FTGFOP · 2010-02-16 15:34:51

Need an adaptor with a transformer/voltage converter in it so I can run a US appliance off Irish mains. If it was a computer it wouldn't be a problem, but this thing doesn't have its own 'brick'. It'll look like this I have tried the two hardware shops on North Main Street and I've looked at Argos as well, no joy. Any…

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16-02-2010 4:34pm

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FTGFOP

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Need an adaptor with a transformer/voltage converter in it so I can run a US appliance off Irish mains.
If it was a computer it wouldn't be a problem, but this thing doesn't have its own 'brick'.
It'll look like this

I have tried the two hardware shops on North Main Street and I've looked at Argos as well, no joy.

Any pointers to any shops in town that stock these are very much appreciated.

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#2 16-02-2010 5:34pm
fastrac

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Try Marks Models near the bus station.He does a lot of model railway gear and they use transformers to power the imported sets.

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#3 16-02-2010 7:03pm
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I got one in dwyers electrical on forge hill , they defo stock them

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#4 17-02-2010 1:26am
Dey were Sooted

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i think this is what you are looking for - from the bargains forum

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055279458

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#5 17-02-2010 10:57am
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Maplin electronics in Blackpool, everyday item for them.

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#6 19-02-2010 6:55pm
FTGFOP

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I'll have to try Blackpool when I get a chance.
It's no longer urgent though.
Thanks to all for the pointers, everyone.

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#7 22-02-2010 11:01am
YourSQL

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just get one of those big yellow yokes the builders use

moar power!

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