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Power Supply Aussie vs Canada
Name: Buster Date: May 28, 2003 at 10:07:49 Pacific OS: WinXP CPU/Ram: P4 512MB
Comment:
Heys guys...do you know if there's a diff btw Aussie and Canada/US power supplies? Trying to get an Aussie machine to run here and am having problems
Name: Petit Jean Date: May 28, 2003 at 12:25:41 Pacific
Reply:
The domestic voltage in North America is 120 Volt 60 Hz for most equipments used in our homes.The kitchen range and dryer are two heavy energy users rated 220 V 60 Hz.I think that Australia has a standard 230 V 50 Hz.You will have to find a line adapter or change the power supply.Changing the power supply will probably be a lot cheaper.Good luck.
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Response Number 2
Name: tinkerbong Date: May 28, 2003 at 18:04:18 Pacific
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Check the back of the unit for a very small, inset, slider switch, marked 110v /220v or similar. Also look for specifications on the power supply indicting 50/60 hz (cycles AC) capable. This is common on Canadian units, but not sure about Aussy machines. You may need a new power cord or at least an end adapter to match into wall outlet.
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Response Number 3
Name: Mike Newcomb Date: May 28, 2003 at 18:47:51 Pacific
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Have a look at the rating(s) label on the psu and see what the cycles are.
While you may be able to select the applicable input voltage for the psu, when the cycles differ, if the psu does not handle the difference, quite possibly it will not work and you will have to obtain a psu suitable for the local supply, maybe from a scrapper.
Am amazed to learn that you colonials now have electricity.
Good luck - keep up the vegemite!
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Response Number 4
Name: Sci-Guy Date: May 28, 2003 at 20:26:16 Pacific
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We've had electricty ever since we were able to train the dingoes to run on the treadmills. Trouble is, in the mating season, Sydney is prone to frequent blackouts.
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Response Number 5
Name: Buster Date: June 2, 2003 at 13:14:29 Pacific
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Us Canadians (Eh) can run our appliances when the sun heats our igloos up to +5 degrees, and the Eskimos start running in their wheels, powering the generators...
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