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tonyvu
Joined: 30 May 2008
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 Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:25 pm Post subject: Where can i buy a transformer for my electronics? |
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| I havent been to korea as of yet but will soon. I'd just like to know if i should bring one from home (the US) or if it's wise to save luggage space and buy one if they have it over there... |
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eamo
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Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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| They're cheap (around 20,000) and freely available in local electronics stores. |
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tonyvu
Joined: 30 May 2008
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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| eamo wrote: |
| They're cheap (around 20,000) and freely available in local electronics stores. |
do they have different wattage types? I think i will need a transformer that can take at least 1000 watts... |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:36 am Post subject: |
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| tonyvu wrote: |
| eamo wrote: |
| They're cheap (around 20,000) and freely available in local electronics stores. |
do they have different wattage types? I think i will need a transformer that can take at least 1000 watts... |
What do you plan to power anyway?
A decent step-down transformer will handle 1500 watts output @110 volts (your average heating element like hairdryer / coffee perk) without tripping the internal breaker.
That is about DOUBLE what the average microwave oven uses (700-900 watts) and way more than almost any other electrical appliance you are likely to bring (including a TV or desktop computer and monitor).
The output rating IS printed on the face of the box so you shouldn't worry too much about it. Just make sure you get one big enough (high enough rating).
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tonyvu
Joined: 30 May 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| tonyvu wrote: |
| eamo wrote: |
| They're cheap (around 20,000) and freely available in local electronics stores. |
do they have different wattage types? I think i will need a transformer that can take at least 1000 watts... |
What do you plan to power anyway?
A decent step-down transformer will handle 1500 watts output @110 volts (your average heating element like hairdryer / coffee perk) without tripping the internal breaker.
That is about DOUBLE what the average microwave oven uses (700-900 watts) and way more than almost any other electrical appliance you are likely to bring (including a TV or desktop computer and monitor).
The output rating IS printed on the face of the box so you shouldn't worry too much about it. Just make sure you get one big enough (high enough rating).
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the ps3 i assume will use the most watts as far as what im bringing. i'll also be bringing my laptop, separate speakers, an external hard drive, and some other negligible chargers and such. I plan to connect all those to a surge protector (125v output) i've bought from the US and hook that up to the transformer... |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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| tonyvu wrote: |
| the ps3 i assume will use the most watts as far as what im bringing. i'll also be bringing my laptop, separate speakers, an external hard drive, and some other negligible chargers and such. I plan to connect all those to a surge protector (125v output) i've bought from the US and hook that up to the transformer... |
Your PS3 uses a 150 watt power supply. Just about any transformer will do the trick for you.
Your laptop should be fine on line current (the power brick is usually rated for 110-240VAC input).
Save the space and weight of the speakers. You can get them here cheap and easy.
Your external HDD may or may not need a transformer (read the input label).
Same goes for your other chargers and adapters. Check the labels for the input ratings. Many of them may not need a transformer.
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tonyvu
Joined: 30 May 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| tonyvu wrote: |
| the ps3 i assume will use the most watts as far as what im bringing. i'll also be bringing my laptop, separate speakers, an external hard drive, and some other negligible chargers and such. I plan to connect all those to a surge protector (125v output) i've bought from the US and hook that up to the transformer... |
Your PS3 uses a 150 watt power supply. Just about any transformer will do the trick for you.
Your laptop should be fine on line current (the power brick is usually rated for 110-240VAC input).
Save the space and weight of the speakers. You can get them here cheap and easy.
Your external HDD may or may not need a transformer (read the input label).
Same goes for your other chargers and adapters. Check the labels for the input ratings. Many of them may not need a transformer.
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the external hard drive's AC adapter says 100-240V.
What about the surge protector? Im assuming i have to connect it to the transformer because its max load says is 125V.
The power brick for my laptop is 100-240V as well but the detachable cord that connects from the brick to the wall outlet is labeled "125V." Does that mean i have to use the step down transformer or will it be just fine with an adapter? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:07 am Post subject: |
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| tonyvu wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
| tonyvu wrote: |
| the ps3 i assume will use the most watts as far as what im bringing. i'll also be bringing my laptop, separate speakers, an external hard drive, and some other negligible chargers and such. I plan to connect all those to a surge protector (125v output) i've bought from the US and hook that up to the transformer... |
Your PS3 uses a 150 watt power supply. Just about any transformer will do the trick for you.
Your laptop should be fine on line current (the power brick is usually rated for 110-240VAC input).
Save the space and weight of the speakers. You can get them here cheap and easy.
Your external HDD may or may not need a transformer (read the input label).
Same goes for your other chargers and adapters. Check the labels for the input ratings. Many of them may not need a transformer.
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the external hard drive's AC adapter says 100-240V.
What about the surge protector? Im assuming i have to connect it to the transformer because its max load says is 125V.
The power brick for my laptop is 100-240V as well but the detachable cord that connects from the brick to the wall outlet is labeled "125V." Does that mean i have to use the step down transformer or will it be just fine with an adapter? |
Your HDD and laptop only need plug adapters (or get a new cord (wall to brick) here for 3000 won. Plug adapters are 300-500 won each at any stationary shop.
Same for anything else that is rated 110-240VAC.
You likely won't need the surge protector. Those little ones for "consumer use" are useless anyway. IF you do burn out a power supply, they are cheap and easy to replace.
You will need the transformer for anything that is NOT rated 110-240VAC. IF you plug a 110-125VAC appliance in you WILL burn the power supply out. |
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tonyvu
Joined: 30 May 2008
Location: busan - a view of dadaepo beach from my office window
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:26 am Post subject: |
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| Do you know if the shops over there sell a power strip that can accept US plugs readily without the need for adapters or will i have to buy adapters for each device before plugging them into the strip? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:58 am Post subject: |
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| tonyvu wrote: |
| Do you know if the shops over there sell a power strip that can accept US plugs readily without the need for adapters or will i have to buy adapters for each device before plugging them into the strip? |
Universal power strips are available but not common. You will probably have to head to the nanjin arcade at yongsan to get one. |
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