Power Adapter
 

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Hi all, could anyone tell me if there is some kind of power adapter i could buy to power up my UK electrical devices in Canada eg, Laptops, digital Cameras.

Thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR.

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hi

you need to buy a transformer.

There have been plenty of threads about this type of thing - use the search thing and look for think its called "taking UK electricals to Canada".

Gaynor

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You shouldnt need one for a laptop,but for everything else try voltageconverters.com
John

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And maybe not for a digital camera power adaptor. Lamps can be converted simply by inserting a Canadian bulb (bear in mind most Canadian bulbs are screw-in).

As for the rest of things, voltage adaptors are bulky and relatively expensive. Strongly consider whether it's a good idea, as opposed to buying new electronics in Canada.

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Another thing to be aware of, if you aren't already, is that television sets, VCRs and DVD players are different. The North American TV convention is NTSC rather than PAL. I don't know the terminology for DVDs, but I know they're different too. Some VCRs and DVD players, especially newer ones, can operate on both systems. But that's another issue on top of the voltage one.

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$19 inc tax - GS-50U 110V - 220V step up reverse converter. Only works on goods rated up to 50W (small power items). Others can be bought for whatever wattage required.

Neat, 2inch x 2inch square box. I got ours at the local electronics store. They have lots of sizes, makes and prices.

Shop around and it can be found. :)

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Some things, like clocks and CD players, may not run accurately off a transformer. Something to do with the different cycle.

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Something else to be aware of is that you need to disclose that you are using a convertor to you home insurance policy.
I know of a case were someone had a fire, the insurance would not pay out as he had a convertor and not said about it,
If you do use one make sure it,s a good quality one.

Andy

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Can someone post a pic of the type of voltage convertor I would need to run a UK thing in Canada? I just want to confirm that I've got the right idea of what I'm looking for in my head. TIA.

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http://www.voltageconverters.com/vol...onverters.html

We got ours from here shipped from canada so no extra duties to pay.

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Thanks for that johnnyc. :)

.... just another question (I know zip about electrical type things) ... so why are they all different in terms of wattage? Is it that the higher wattage one are used for bigger, more electricity sucking appliances? ( see? :o )

Edit --- ah, nevermind.... I found the 'How do I choose the right transformer / converter?' page! It's here: http://www.voltageconverters.com/faq.htm#1 for those reading and are as clueless as I.

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I thought all your 'tools' and 'appliances' were battery or manual????

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DVDs can be region sensitive. This is regardless of PAL / NTSC output format.

US/ Canada is region 1, IIRC UK is region 2. Some players are locked and will only play disks from a specific region. Often players can be hacked to play disks from all regions, just takes a bit of research to find out how. Some players play disks from all regions, and some disks are regionless. Like you say, just something else to think about.

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I'm disappointed Butch. I thought that of anyone, you would know that a Sybian runs off the mains! :rolleyes:

:D

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WOW, you got a Sybian?????????

I AM impressed but embarrassed to admit I know what it is.:p:o:D:D