Site Search:
 
Speak Korean Now!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Korean Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Adapter Crisis

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Technology Forum
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Henry_J



Joined: 12 Jul 2010
Location: SLC, UT

PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:29 pm    Post subject: Adapter Crisis Reply with quote

Hello all,

I recently purchased a mixer in Japan, and was assured if I was going to use the power converter that I had (which I showed to the sales person in Akihabara), I would be fine. With excitement, I plugged my mixer to my power cord here in my apartment, and less than a minute, large amount of smoke started coming from the adapter of the mixer. I really hope the mixer is fine, and that I can just replace the power adapter.

The mixer is the Yamaha MW10C, and I cannot find a power adapter for it anywhere online. Ive visited Nakwon and Yongsan, and am not sure they would sell me a new adapter or even fix this one. It would be a shame to spend that much money, and have the mixer become useless before one use.

Also, is there a place in Seoul that is like Radio Center in Akihabara? In the 5 months I have been in Korea, I have not been able to find electronic parts for circuitry anywhere. Even at the flea market, I have been asked not to touch anything.

Any advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
jackdaniels



Joined: 13 Feb 2008
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:44 am    Post subject: woes Reply with quote

Try Kukje midi 02-745-9654, I believe they are in Yongsan.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
palkorea



Joined: 29 Mar 2003
Location: Jeonnam

PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

check the watts. i bought a small appliance from home and had the same problem. it was 1500 watts. had to pay $40 for an adaptor that supported up to 2000 watts.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Henry_J



Joined: 12 Jul 2010
Location: SLC, UT

PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

palkorea wrote:
check the watts. i bought a small appliance from home and had the same problem. it was 1500 watts. had to pay $40 for an adaptor that supported up to 2000 watts.


Where did you purchase the adapter?

I just had a cheap "universal adapter" , and thus the smoke. Im afraid that the adapter for the product itself needs to be replaced.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
palkorea



Joined: 29 Mar 2003
Location: Jeonnam

PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 3:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i used a big box adaptor that i've always used for my computer at first, thinking that'd be enough, and it smoked. then i used my small universal adaptor and blew every light in my house.

i finally bought an adaptor at a little electronics 전자 shop. it's a 2kva down transformer. i was worried that i had already fried my grill, but it's working now Smile
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Henry_J



Joined: 12 Jul 2010
Location: SLC, UT

PostPosted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks everyone for the help. Hopefully the transformer will revive the adapter. I am headed to Yongsan tomorrow.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Technology Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe
TEFL Courses, TESOL Course, English Teaching Jobs - TEFL International