Nce powercab Us to Uk adapter

[richard hines]

I have recently purchased an nce powercab from America.I know that I will need an adaptor for the power supply but what kind ?

There are numerous 2 to 3 pin adaptors available but I don't want to blow it by using the wrong one.

 

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks.

[298]

It's the standard 2-flat pin socket to a 3-pin plug. Check your transformer is rated for 240v AC and 50Hz, as the adaptor will have no electrical bits in it.

 

You can also use a UK transformer that gives the same rating, my Powercab is currently supplied from a Lenz Transformer and through a bridge rectifier to give a DC voltage.

[mikeg]

Plus remember that the US is 110v so if you plug into the mains it might blow the unit, unless it has been supplied for the UK 230/240v system!

 

regards

 

mike g

[298]

This is the label on my Powercab power supply (US 2-pin plug)

 

 

And the adaptor (no prizes for guessing where it came from):

 

 

 

 

[MichaelW]

I got my PowerCab from Digitrains, they supply the US power adaptor, and a standard 2-pin adaptor.  So you should be ok with just a normal shaver adaptor.

[BromsMods]

So you should be ok with just a normal shaver adaptor.

 

As long as it is fitted with a 2 amp fuse.  Shaver adapters are fitted with a 1 amp fuse, which won't provide enough power for the PowerCab.

[Danemouth]

As long as it is fitted with a 2 amp fuse.  Shaver adapters are fitted with a 1 amp fuse, which won't provide enough power for the PowerCab.

IIRC the fuse is also an odd size, not the type you normally find in a three pin plug.

 

Dave

[Gordon H]

Looks likely to be a 20mm fuse, or possibly a less common 5/8" type.

Strange that it needs to be 2A rated given that the pictured PSU clearly shows its maximum draw to be just under 0.5A maximum, and that would therefore be derived from the lower 110V supply rather than 240V, so should be even lower than that when used in the UK.

Perhaps the PSU has a high inrush current, which means that the correct fuse 'Blow Characteristic' must also be considered when replacing (presumably TD or Slow-Blow?).

[richard hines]

Thanks for everyones help.

[MichaelW]

As long as it is fitted with a 2 amp fuse.  Shaver adapters are fitted with a 1 amp fuse, which won't provide enough power for the PowerCab.

 

Have you had problems with the 1A fuse blowing?  Surely a 1A fuse allows 230W to be taken, which even a 10A booster would be hard-pressed to use. 

[glennofootscray]

I just had a look at my Powercab power supply, that has the same compliance plate as the US model, even though it was made in China, it has our colonial pin arrangement       { /  \ }, we run 240V/50HZ without the need of an inline fuse or airport style traveller adapters, I have not set the house on fire yet.

 

So far so good

 

Regards Glenn

[giz]

Have you had problems with the 1A fuse blowing?  Surely a 1A fuse allows 230W to be taken, which even a 10A booster would be hard-pressed to use. 

My PowerCab blew the 1amp fuse when I used a shaver adapter. As I couldn't find a higher rated fuse to fit I bought a multi standard adapter from a local shop and fitted it with a 5amp fuse.

[Crosland]

As long as it is fitted with a 2 amp fuse.  Shaver adapters are fitted with a 1 amp fuse, which won't provide enough power for the PowerCab.

THe fuse is on the mains side and 1A (240W) should be more than adequate. Indeed, the picture posted above shows the rating as 0.48A on the input side.

 

Andrew