usa to ireland adapter

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johnnyg

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have been given a dslite as a present from america but it comes with the american plug, can anyone direct me to where i can get an adapter to use in ireland,
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Is the plug attached to a transformer that accepts 100-240V? If so then you can just snip off the US plug and wire on an Irish one. If not (e.g. transformer or device only accepts 100/110V) then you need a step down 240V to 110V transformer (try Maplin, Peats etc.) and plugging it into the Irish mains directly will probably destroy it.
 
Alternatively, if you or anyone you know is passing through an airport over the next week, you'd usualy pick one up for less then a tenner in duty free
 
I had the same problem when I bough mine in Canada this summer, easy solution, you can buy on on ebay for about 5 euro.

addob
 
Step down transformers can be expensive...but most camera/games consoles have 100-240V transformers attached so just need the plug changed.
 
Mpsox said:
Alternatively, if you or anyone you know is passing through an airport over the next week, you'd usualy pick one up for less then a tenner in duty free
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A plug adaptor - yes. A step down transformer - doubt it. However chances are all that is required here is a new plug.
 
They sell transformers in Atlantic Home Stores, I purchased one last year for my ds lite which was purchased in the US. Costs about 20 euro
 
got one in woodies yesterday €6.50. You should have power adapter so only plug changer needed.
 
People are variously talking about USA to Irish plug adaptors and step down transformers here without making it clear which they are referring to!
 
Hi Clubman, the plug is part of the AC adapter: input is AC120V 60Hz 4W, Output DC 5.2V 450mA.

Kellysavers: what was the name of the product and did this work for the dslite console?
 
johnnyg said:
Hi Clubman, the plug is part of the AC adapter: input is AC120V 60Hz 4W, Output DC 5.2V 450mA.
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Don't plug it into the Irish mains even with a plug adaptor so or you will destroy it and/or the connected device! If it's 120V only then it won't work here without a stepdown transfomer. Note that these are often bulky, can run hot and can be expensive. [broken link removed]. Might be easier to see if you can get a compatible replacement 240V transformer/power supply.

Update: as far as I can see the power supply may use a special connector so it might be easiest to look for a 240V one on eBay or the like. Or maybe just one of the USB charging cables that seem to be available.
 
Mine was just a plug adapter as I had power transformer with machine, no good to you I'm afraid. Smyths do sell replacement transformers (power adapters) so maybe one of those would do the trick.
 
Bought a camera in Canada recently and need an adaptor to recharge the battery. I'm still confused as to what I need to get.

The blurb from the operating instructions says "This battery charger operates on AC between 110V and 240V... When connecting to an AC supply outside USA/Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration".

So...am I correct in thinking that I just need a plug adaptor and not one of these step-down transformers?

Thanks,
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pavlov said:
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So...am I correct in thinking that I just need a plug adaptor and not one of these step-down transformers?
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Yes, a 2-pin to 3-pin plug adapter is all you need.

The majority of consumer electronic devices have in-built transformers that adjust to line-voltages, which can be confirmed by the RTFM instruction, as carried out by your good self.
 
[Post answering wrong question - about DS rather than the Q asked as the thread went on - sorry]

Sprite
 
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