UK equivalent of a US adapter

[Kevin83]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum, had a look and not sure where to post this, so feel free to move it if wrong!

Wondered if anyone could help me please, I have imported an electrical unit from the USA, however when I plugged it in using a 'travel adapter', the main adapter for the unit 'popped' and smoke came out.

I have been in touch with the company but they have not really been much help. I'm guessing the UK has a completely different input supply to the USA and that caused the issue.

Does any one know where I can buy an equivalent adapter in the UK?

Here is a picture:

It may be worth pointing out that the connecter that goes into the unit form the end of the adapter wire, is slightly longer than normal.

Thanks

 

[Octopus]

The US adapter requires a power input of 120v and you appear to have plugged it into a 230v supply, hence why it went pop. Without wishing to state the obvious you'll need a new 230v one.

 

[Steve1412]

RS | Power Supplies | Power Supplies, Inverters, DC/DC Converters & Generators | External Power Supplies | DC Linear - RS |D48-24.0-0500UK


Maplins will probably have something similar too!!!!

Forget that you need AC not DC

 

[RWJ]

There are 120 - 240volt transformers you can buy... It might work... but depends on what your powering. The transformers however DO NOT normally change the frequency which in certain circumstances can be a problem.

You might be better off looking for a 24V 350ma (or greater) UK transformer

 

[RWJ]

Seen it allot with disco equipment.... You buy a say Denon or Pioneer from the US for about 2/3 of the price (including shipping).. There were horror stories on DJ forums of people using transformers and because of the frequency difference they stopped working..... and you've got no warranty!!!

 

[telectrix]

you need a 240v in 24v out at 350mA . go for a 1A from CPC/Farnell, and if necessary, cut the 24v socket off and replace with the one from the US adaptor.

 

[Steve1412]

RS | Power Supplies | Power Supplies, Inverters, DC/DC Converters & Generators | External Power Supplies | AC Output - RS |AD4830-24.0-0844UK

This is more like it

 

[telectrix]

even better when they've got 'em in stock.

 

[Steve1412]

Just a temporary hitch!!!!!!

 

[telectrix]

think cpc will have similar i bought a 12v 2A last week for a CCTV miltiplexer. client had lost the original one.

 

[Kevin83]

Great, thanks for the responses everyone.

I'll place a back order on that one Steve mentioned on the RS site; at least I know i'm getting the right one, hopefully will be in stock soon.

Thanks again.