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Janas006
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 Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 7:58 am Post subject: Power Converter |
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Hey guys. I just moved to Daejeon and I'm having a really hard time finding a power converter. Home Plus no longer sells 220v to 110v converters, and e-mart didn't have any either. Has anyone bought one recently? I'd really like to find one locally instead of having to travel up to Seoul.
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lalartu
Joined: 29 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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emart used to sell tiny power converters
I think they called them Travel Packs.
it's only about 2x3 inches in size and looks like a plug converter only, but in reality can convert power too. Ive used it for a year now and in many different countries.
Mine says it's made by COSY and is called Power Port
white in colour and I think it was in computer section next to iphone accessories. |
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lalartu
Joined: 29 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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sorry I meant Lotte Mart, not emart.
although emart might have them too |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: Power Converter |
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| Janas006 wrote: |
Hey guys. I just moved to Daejeon and I'm having a really hard time finding a power converter. Home Plus no longer sells 220v to 110v converters, and e-mart didn't have any either. Has anyone bought one recently? I'd really like to find one locally instead of having to travel up to Seoul.
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How big does it need to be?
1-2 amps for a battery charger, phone charger, shaver, etc?
5-10 amps for larger stuff (stereo, etc).
15 amps for things with heating coils like a hair dryer or curling iron or TV.
30 amps for multiple appliances.
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Janas006
Joined: 14 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: Power Converter |
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[quote="ttompatz"]
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How big does it need to be?
1-2 amps for a battery charger, phone charger, shaver, etc?
5-10 amps for larger stuff (stereo, etc).
15 amps for things with heating coils like a hair dryer or curling iron or TV.
30 amps for multiple appliances.
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I'll be plugging my PS3 into it. I am reading a lot of posts though that are saying even though the back only says 110v it is really a universal power supply. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: Power Converter |
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[quote="Janas006"]
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| Janas006 wrote: |
How big does it need to be?
1-2 amps for a battery charger, phone charger, shaver, etc?
5-10 amps for larger stuff (stereo, etc).
15 amps for things with heating coils like a hair dryer or curling iron or TV.
30 amps for multiple appliances.
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I'll be plugging my PS3 into it. I am reading a lot of posts though that are saying even though the back only says 110v it is really a universal power supply. |
Don't depend on it. How many Amps is the required input? I am sure it is less than 5 so...
You should be able to get a step down transformer from your local hardware shop or electronics (lights) store if you can't get one at e-mart, home-plus or Hi-mart.
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lalartu
Joined: 29 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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http://itempage.auction.co.kr/detailview.aspx?itemNo=A536778917
this is what mine looks like
I bought this at lotte mart
used it for my Korean wii in canada and using it for my canadian laptop now
works fine and doesnt overheat
i bought is for about the same price as listed on the auction |
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