Electronics help... DC adaptors....

A[L]C · 21 Mar 2006 at 19:42

Hi all,

Ive got a VGA box today, but its got a non uk plug on the adaptor (two flat prongs). On the adaptor it says

Switching Power Supply
Model: STC3.0-06
Input AC100-240V 50-60hz
Output DC5V 800MA

On the actual device it says DC5V...

now ive got a uk adaptor which fits, and says

DVE
Model DSA - 0151A-05 A
Input 200-240V 50/60hz 0.4A
Output +5V 2.4A

and they've both got the same kind of symbol on them like this

Will this work? or am I going to blow it up?

RST · 21 Mar 2006 at 19:57

Providing the symbol (polarity) is the same on both it will be fine.

Jokester · 21 Mar 2006 at 19:59

You could re-wire the plug if you're competent.

Jokester

Edit:- Or is it an all in one unit?

A[L]C · 21 Mar 2006 at 20:00

Jokester said:
You could re-wire the plug if you're competent.

Jokester

Edit:- Or is it an all in one unit?

All in one unit mate

fornowagain · 21 Mar 2006 at 20:06

Yeah it's called positive tip. Make sure the ID/OD of the plug & socket are the same and the PSU you have is over rated. So you should be good to go.

A[L]C · 21 Mar 2006 at 20:10

fornowagain said:
Yeah it's called positive tip. Make sure the ID/OD of the plug & socket are the same and the PSU you have is over rated. So you should be good to go.

the what? ID/OD?? sorry I know nothing about electronics!

Jokester · 21 Mar 2006 at 20:11

Inner and Outer Diameter I would imagine.

Jokester

A[L]C · 21 Mar 2006 at 20:13

Jokester said:
Inner and Outer Diameter I would imagine.

Jokester

ahh i see. They appear to be the same.. The only thing is the metal connector on the new one is a bit shorter than the original. Would that matter?

stvmor · 21 Mar 2006 at 23:11

A[L]C said:
ahh i see. They appear to be the same.. The only thing is the metal connector on the new one is a bit shorter than the original. Would that matter?

Then try it for fit before powering up then check again that the polarity diagrams (Your last pic in the original post) are identical then power up and pray :eek:

Seriously, as long as the fit and polarity are ok you can't go wrong. Your substitute PSU has 3 times the power (current is 2.4 Amps against .8 Amps) of the original at the same voltage (5v) which means it will easily run your equipment.

derbyjake · 21 Mar 2006 at 23:24

use shavor adaptor to convert foreign to uk :d