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I bought a Beard trimmer from Tophatter not realizing it came with European power cord with the 2 long prongs instead of a regular US plug. So power input is 230v-50Hz only, where most plugs are rated for 100-240V - 50-60Hz. So my question is, where this plug only supports 230v, I'm probably going to have to actually buy a power converter to convert the input right? I can't just buy a EU to US adapter plug and plug it in can I?!
usa eu power
edited Jan 15 at 12:42
Mr Shunz
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asked Jan 15 at 3:49
Thomas LaCrosseThomas LaCrosse
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closed as off-topic by David Richerby, Giorgio, choster, Ali Awan, Rory Alsop Jan 18 at 15:04
- This question does not appear to be about traveling within the scope defined in the help center.
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I bought a Beard trimmer from Tophatter not realizing it came with European power cord with the 2 long prongs instead of a regular US plug. So power input is 230v-50Hz only, where most plugs are rated for 100-240V - 50-60Hz. So my question is, where this plug only supports 230v, I'm probably going to have to actually buy a power converter to convert the input right? I can't just buy a EU to US adapter plug and plug it in can I?!
usa eu power
edited Jan 15 at 12:42
Mr Shunz
105114
asked Jan 15 at 3:49
Thomas LaCrosseThomas LaCrosse
112
closed as off-topic by David Richerby, Giorgio, choster, Ali Awan, Rory Alsop Jan 18 at 15:04
- This question does not appear to be about traveling within the scope defined in the help center.
1
Most shavers are pretty flexible with respect to mains power input, and I would expect a beard trimmer to be similar. However, what you say indicates it might be more restrictive. Can you post a photo of the electrical specification part of the device label?
– Greg Hewgill
Jan 15 at 4:01
Added the picture of the plug label
– Thomas LaCrosse
Jan 15 at 6:11
1
It's probably possible and less expensive and certainly simpler to buy a new AC/DC adapter than an AC/AC converter.
– phoog
Jan 15 at 10:37
4
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is about using appliances bought in another country, not about travel.
– David Richerby
Jan 15 at 12:42
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I bought a Beard trimmer from Tophatter not realizing it came with European power cord with the 2 long prongs instead of a regular US plug. So power input is 230v-50Hz only, where most plugs are rated for 100-240V - 50-60Hz. So my question is, where this plug only supports 230v, I'm probably going to have to actually buy a power converter to convert the input right? I can't just buy a EU to US adapter plug and plug it in can I?!
usa eu power
edited Jan 15 at 12:42
Mr Shunz
105114
asked Jan 15 at 3:49
Thomas LaCrosseThomas LaCrosse
112
I bought a Beard trimmer from Tophatter not realizing it came with European power cord with the 2 long prongs instead of a regular US plug. So power input is 230v-50Hz only, where most plugs are rated for 100-240V - 50-60Hz. So my question is, where this plug only supports 230v, I'm probably going to have to actually buy a power converter to convert the input right? I can't just buy a EU to US adapter plug and plug it in can I?!
usa eu power
usa eu power
edited Jan 15 at 12:42
Mr Shunz
105114
asked Jan 15 at 3:49
Thomas LaCrosseThomas LaCrosse
112
edited Jan 15 at 12:42
Mr Shunz
105114
asked Jan 15 at 3:49
Thomas LaCrosseThomas LaCrosse
112
edited Jan 15 at 12:42
Mr Shunz
105114
edited Jan 15 at 12:42
Mr Shunz
105114
edited Jan 15 at 12:42
Mr Shunz
105114
105114
asked Jan 15 at 3:49
Thomas LaCrosseThomas LaCrosse
112
asked Jan 15 at 3:49
Thomas LaCrosseThomas LaCrosse
112
asked Jan 15 at 3:49
Thomas LaCrosseThomas LaCrosse
112
112
closed as off-topic by David Richerby, Giorgio, choster, Ali Awan, Rory Alsop Jan 18 at 15:04
- This question does not appear to be about traveling within the scope defined in the help center.
closed as off-topic by David Richerby, Giorgio, choster, Ali Awan, Rory Alsop Jan 18 at 15:04
- This question does not appear to be about traveling within the scope defined in the help center.
1
Most shavers are pretty flexible with respect to mains power input, and I would expect a beard trimmer to be similar. However, what you say indicates it might be more restrictive. Can you post a photo of the electrical specification part of the device label?
– Greg Hewgill
Jan 15 at 4:01
Added the picture of the plug label
– Thomas LaCrosse
Jan 15 at 6:11
1
It's probably possible and less expensive and certainly simpler to buy a new AC/DC adapter than an AC/AC converter.
– phoog
Jan 15 at 10:37
4
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is about using appliances bought in another country, not about travel.
– David Richerby
Jan 15 at 12:42
add a comment |
1
Most shavers are pretty flexible with respect to mains power input, and I would expect a beard trimmer to be similar. However, what you say indicates it might be more restrictive. Can you post a photo of the electrical specification part of the device label?
– Greg Hewgill
Jan 15 at 4:01
Added the picture of the plug label
– Thomas LaCrosse
Jan 15 at 6:11
1
It's probably possible and less expensive and certainly simpler to buy a new AC/DC adapter than an AC/AC converter.
– phoog
Jan 15 at 10:37
4
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is about using appliances bought in another country, not about travel.
– David Richerby
Jan 15 at 12:42
1
1
Most shavers are pretty flexible with respect to mains power input, and I would expect a beard trimmer to be similar. However, what you say indicates it might be more restrictive. Can you post a photo of the electrical specification part of the device label?
– Greg Hewgill
Jan 15 at 4:01
Most shavers are pretty flexible with respect to mains power input, and I would expect a beard trimmer to be similar. However, what you say indicates it might be more restrictive. Can you post a photo of the electrical specification part of the device label?
– Greg Hewgill
Jan 15 at 4:01
Added the picture of the plug label
– Thomas LaCrosse
Jan 15 at 6:11
Added the picture of the plug label
– Thomas LaCrosse
Jan 15 at 6:11
1
1
It's probably possible and less expensive and certainly simpler to buy a new AC/DC adapter than an AC/AC converter.
– phoog
Jan 15 at 10:37
It's probably possible and less expensive and certainly simpler to buy a new AC/DC adapter than an AC/AC converter.
– phoog
Jan 15 at 10:37
4
4
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is about using appliances bought in another country, not about travel.
– David Richerby
Jan 15 at 12:42
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is about using appliances bought in another country, not about travel.
– David Richerby
Jan 15 at 12:42
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It looks like that adaptor is only designed for 230 V, 50 Hz. Using it with US power would be unsafe.
However, you may be able to find another adaptor at a local electronics store which has the same shape output (the 3 V end, shown in schematic form between the ⊕ and ⊖ on the label). I don't recognize that particular shape and it's not shown on the IEC 60320 Wikipedia page, so it might be nonstandard. (I am assuming you can physically unplug the adaptor from the trimmer itself.) Bring your adaptor to the store and get somebody to help you find one of the correct size and specifications.
You could theoretically use a voltage converter device, but those cost more and are somewhat bulky.
answered Jan 15 at 6:21
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
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Alternatively, if the OP has or knows someone with soldering skills: buy a local power supply that generates 300mA at 3V, cut the two cables, and attach the plug from the original supply to the new supply.
– Martin Bonner
Jan 15 at 9:30
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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oldest
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It looks like that adaptor is only designed for 230 V, 50 Hz. Using it with US power would be unsafe.
However, you may be able to find another adaptor at a local electronics store which has the same shape output (the 3 V end, shown in schematic form between the ⊕ and ⊖ on the label). I don't recognize that particular shape and it's not shown on the IEC 60320 Wikipedia page, so it might be nonstandard. (I am assuming you can physically unplug the adaptor from the trimmer itself.) Bring your adaptor to the store and get somebody to help you find one of the correct size and specifications.
You could theoretically use a voltage converter device, but those cost more and are somewhat bulky.
answered Jan 15 at 6:21
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
25.6k26897
3
Alternatively, if the OP has or knows someone with soldering skills: buy a local power supply that generates 300mA at 3V, cut the two cables, and attach the plug from the original supply to the new supply.
– Martin Bonner
Jan 15 at 9:30
add a comment |
It looks like that adaptor is only designed for 230 V, 50 Hz. Using it with US power would be unsafe.
However, you may be able to find another adaptor at a local electronics store which has the same shape output (the 3 V end, shown in schematic form between the ⊕ and ⊖ on the label). I don't recognize that particular shape and it's not shown on the IEC 60320 Wikipedia page, so it might be nonstandard. (I am assuming you can physically unplug the adaptor from the trimmer itself.) Bring your adaptor to the store and get somebody to help you find one of the correct size and specifications.
You could theoretically use a voltage converter device, but those cost more and are somewhat bulky.
answered Jan 15 at 6:21
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
25.6k26897
3
Alternatively, if the OP has or knows someone with soldering skills: buy a local power supply that generates 300mA at 3V, cut the two cables, and attach the plug from the original supply to the new supply.
– Martin Bonner
Jan 15 at 9:30
add a comment |
It looks like that adaptor is only designed for 230 V, 50 Hz. Using it with US power would be unsafe.
However, you may be able to find another adaptor at a local electronics store which has the same shape output (the 3 V end, shown in schematic form between the ⊕ and ⊖ on the label). I don't recognize that particular shape and it's not shown on the IEC 60320 Wikipedia page, so it might be nonstandard. (I am assuming you can physically unplug the adaptor from the trimmer itself.) Bring your adaptor to the store and get somebody to help you find one of the correct size and specifications.
You could theoretically use a voltage converter device, but those cost more and are somewhat bulky.
answered Jan 15 at 6:21
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
25.6k26897
It looks like that adaptor is only designed for 230 V, 50 Hz. Using it with US power would be unsafe.
However, you may be able to find another adaptor at a local electronics store which has the same shape output (the 3 V end, shown in schematic form between the ⊕ and ⊖ on the label). I don't recognize that particular shape and it's not shown on the IEC 60320 Wikipedia page, so it might be nonstandard. (I am assuming you can physically unplug the adaptor from the trimmer itself.) Bring your adaptor to the store and get somebody to help you find one of the correct size and specifications.
You could theoretically use a voltage converter device, but those cost more and are somewhat bulky.
answered Jan 15 at 6:21
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
25.6k26897
answered Jan 15 at 6:21
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
25.6k26897
answered Jan 15 at 6:21
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
25.6k26897
answered Jan 15 at 6:21
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
25.6k26897
25.6k26897
3
Alternatively, if the OP has or knows someone with soldering skills: buy a local power supply that generates 300mA at 3V, cut the two cables, and attach the plug from the original supply to the new supply.
– Martin Bonner
Jan 15 at 9:30
add a comment |
3
Alternatively, if the OP has or knows someone with soldering skills: buy a local power supply that generates 300mA at 3V, cut the two cables, and attach the plug from the original supply to the new supply.
– Martin Bonner
Jan 15 at 9:30
3
3
Alternatively, if the OP has or knows someone with soldering skills: buy a local power supply that generates 300mA at 3V, cut the two cables, and attach the plug from the original supply to the new supply.
– Martin Bonner
Jan 15 at 9:30
Alternatively, if the OP has or knows someone with soldering skills: buy a local power supply that generates 300mA at 3V, cut the two cables, and attach the plug from the original supply to the new supply.
– Martin Bonner
Jan 15 at 9:30
add a comment |
1
Most shavers are pretty flexible with respect to mains power input, and I would expect a beard trimmer to be similar. However, what you say indicates it might be more restrictive. Can you post a photo of the electrical specification part of the device label?
– Greg Hewgill
Jan 15 at 4:01
Added the picture of the plug label
– Thomas LaCrosse
Jan 15 at 6:11
1
It's probably possible and less expensive and certainly simpler to buy a new AC/DC adapter than an AC/AC converter.
– phoog
Jan 15 at 10:37
4
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is about using appliances bought in another country, not about travel.
– David Richerby
Jan 15 at 12:42