Newbie - USA Projector 110v~240v

[Maffy]

Hello

I've just bought a small projector from the USA. In the spec it says power supply is AC110v~240v 50Hz60Hz. Am I correct that i just need a US to UK adapter plug or is a step down voltage converter required?
Just wondering if it may overheat running on 240v for a while or damage it?

I have little electrical knowledge so feedback about my questions would be much appreciated but not about me buying from abroad.

Thanks
Matt

 

[Spoon]

It looks like you could just get an adaptor.
Out of curiosity, can you put a link to the spec.

 

[Lucien Nunes]

If that is printed on the proj itself, it will work fine in the UK although may not be approved to our safety standards. If it has a detachable power cable, simply replace with the equivalent UK one, bought from a reputable source.

 

[Marvo]

If the cable isn't detachable then cut the US plug off and fit a UK 13A plug with a 3A fuse. If the wires in the power cable aren't UK standard use black as live and white as neutral, green or green/yellow striped as earth. The adapter plugs are generally very poor quality and cause problems therefore best avoided.

 

[Spoon]

If the cable isn't detachable then cut the US plug off and fit a UK 13A plug with a 3A fuse. If the wires in the power cable aren't UK standard use black as live and white as neutral, green or green/yellow striped as earth. The adapter plugs are generally very poor quality and cause problems therefore best avoided.

I was going to suggest about replacing the US plug with a UK 13A plug in my post #2, but as the OP stated they they have "little electrical knowledge" I thought it safer to exclude it.