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Silence820
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 Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 5:32 am Post subject: ~~~> I Was Told... |
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| I was told that I should get a voltage regulator for my American purchased electronic equipment, is this true? |
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Phil_K
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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| US and Mexico share the same voltage and plugs. I don't actually know what a voltage regulator is, but the only thing I can think of that led to that advice is that the supply of electricity in Mexico is a bit erratic at times, with surges and whatnot. But as far as I can see, if that were a problem, the same would apply to Mexican-purchased equipment. Admittedly, I'm just using logic here, not specific technical knowledge! |
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TheLongWayHome
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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| US and Mexico share the same voltage and plugs. |
I always though they were the same (being a Brit too) as well. I've used adaptors with UK electrical devices but they never seem to work as well here.
You also have 3 pin and 2 pin outlets here - are they the same voltage? |
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Phil_K
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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| You also have 3 pin and 2 pin outlets here - are they the same voltage? |
Same voltage, one has earth (or ground, I think the US calls it). A pain in the **** when your device has 3 pins, and the place where you are has 2 pin sockets, although there are adaptors available. |
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geaaronson
Joined: 19 Apr 2005
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:49 pm Post subject: furthermore |
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| That�s right Phil. I have used 3 to 2 pin adapters all my life. You can get them at any decent electrical supply store and even at some bodegas. |
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