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k8track
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 Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:58 pm Post subject: Using Korean appliances in U.S. outlets--adapters? |
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I've shipped my Korean iMac computer home to the States where I am now as well. Seems to have made the transition OK. All I need is a plug shape adapter to plug it into an outlet (I don't need a voltage transformer as Korean iMacs are supposed to automatically adjust to whatever power source they're plugged into).
I'm fairly (but not completely) certain I've found what I need at the local Radio Shack; they're European-to-U.S. shape adapters, but I think Korea uses the same shape--is that correct? My main question is, should I get the two-pronged version or the three-pronged grounded version? I would think that I would only need the two-pronged version as the Korean plug also only has two prongs, but I'm not entirely certain of that. Is it safer/better to get the 3-pronged one? Does anyone here have any experience with such things? Thanks! |
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pat258
Joined: 30 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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| You could try calling up Apple and asking if they have an American power cord replacement they could send you for the iMac. That may work out better in the long run. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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k8track
Joined: 04 May 2009
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| Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks guys! I appreciate it! |
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happiness
Joined: 04 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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| dont know if its relevant, but i just bought a adapter to correct the plug shape, but i plugged my galaxy s3 right into the wall in the us and it worked a charm. maybe the batteries nowadays adjust the charge... |
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fusionbarnone
Joined: 31 May 2004
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| Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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| We use appliances we bought while living in; NZ, China, Korea in the US by using a step-up step-down transformer. You have to convert from 220 to 110 otherwise, you'll blow out your appliance. I've already made that mistake on a small portable guitar amplifier. |
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Weigookin74
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 4:54 am Post subject: |
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| fusionbarnone wrote: |
| We use appliances we bought while living in; NZ, China, Korea in the US by using a step-up step-down transformer. You have to convert from 220 to 110 otherwise, you'll blow out your appliance. I've already made that mistake on a small portable guitar amplifier. |
Where do you find these step downs? |
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Hugo85
Joined: 27 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:09 am Post subject: |
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| fusionbarnone wrote: |
| We use appliances we bought while living in; NZ, China, Korea in the US by using a step-up step-down transformer. You have to convert from 220 to 110 otherwise, you'll blow out your appliance. I've already made that mistake on a small portable guitar amplifier. |
Things with an adapter like laptop and cellphones generally dont need it. It will be written on the adapter of the plug. Just need a cheapmplug adapter. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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| fusionbarnone wrote: |
| We use appliances we bought while living in; NZ, China, Korea in the US by using a step-up step-down transformer. You have to convert from 220 to 110 otherwise, you'll blow out your appliance. I've already made that mistake on a small portable guitar amplifier. |
Read the label on the device you intend to plug in. If it says 110-240VAC then you have no worry. If it says 220-250VAC then you need a transformer if you intend to use it in the states.
Most electronics now-a-days that are purchased from anywhere outside continental north America are typically dual voltage.
Plugging a device that wants 220 into a 110 main won't usually pop anything. It is like a brownout. They just won't function (low/no power).
Plugging a device that only accepts 110 into a 220 main however WILL blow the circuits (big spike in the voltage) and burn the wires.
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