Convert 220v to 110v
Arcanon
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Hello everyone,
I am in Canada and I am going to have my PC components sent from France.
Knowing that in Canada the outlets provide 110 volts instead of 220 in France, could that cause an issue? Otherwise, I will either get a converter or a power supply directly from Canada.
Thank you for explaining what this could cause.
I am in Canada and I am going to have my PC components sent from France.
Knowing that in Canada the outlets provide 110 volts instead of 220 in France, could that cause an issue? Otherwise, I will either get a converter or a power supply directly from Canada.
Thank you for explaining what this could cause.
6 réponses
Hello,
In Canada, it's 120V, not 110V
And in France, it's 230V, not 220V
As mentioned earlier, most power supplies accept between 100V and 240V 50/60Hz; you need to read what's written on it.
If your power supply accepts all voltages, you won't need a step-up transformer; otherwise, yes.
Then, if there's no step-up transformer, you'll need a US to EU plug adapter, or vice versa, to connect directly.
If you want to buy locally, there are Addison Électronique or ADD-Tronique and surely many other stores.
In Canada, it's 120V, not 110V
And in France, it's 230V, not 220V
As mentioned earlier, most power supplies accept between 100V and 240V 50/60Hz; you need to read what's written on it.
If your power supply accepts all voltages, you won't need a step-up transformer; otherwise, yes.
Then, if there's no step-up transformer, you'll need a US to EU plug adapter, or vice versa, to connect directly.
If you want to buy locally, there are Addison Électronique or ADD-Tronique and surely many other stores.
Hello
It won't work.
You need 220 volts components for 220 v
and 110 volts for 110 v.
In a PC, you need either all 220 v or all 110 v, do not mix the components.
Have a good day.
Cesel45
It won't work.
You need 220 volts components for 220 v
and 110 volts for 110 v.
In a PC, you need either all 220 v or all 110 v, do not mix the components.
Have a good day.
Cesel45
Good evening,
I'm struggling to reply to this message: my responses are systematically deleted. I'm tired of retyping everything.
So briefly, I think we need to change the power supply of the computer and buy a 110V power supply locally.
(A step-up transformer will be heavy and quite expensive; you should budget between 300 and 500 W.)
I'm struggling to reply to this message: my responses are systematically deleted. I'm tired of retyping everything.
So briefly, I think we need to change the power supply of the computer and buy a 110V power supply locally.
(A step-up transformer will be heavy and quite expensive; you should budget between 300 and 500 W.)
Most power supplies provide a current of 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz, so you won't need a transformer. The only small issue that may arise is that in Canada we cannot use the same plugs as in France, so you will just need to replace the cable supplied with the power supply with an identical cable purchased in France. It doesn't cost much.
Thank you Cesel for your response.
However, I would like to clarify that everything is purchased in France, so it's 220v, there is no mix.
Once assembled, there is only the wall outlet that sends 110v, so can I use a converter to receive 220v?
What I don't understand is that I can buy the same thing here, so it should supposedly be able to handle 110v.
However, I would like to clarify that everything is purchased in France, so it's 220v, there is no mix.
Once assembled, there is only the wall outlet that sends 110v, so can I use a converter to receive 220v?
What I don't understand is that I can buy the same thing here, so it should supposedly be able to handle 110v.
Yes, you can use a transformer from 110 to 220 Volts (See the required power (Watts)
In this example, it's 300 Watts ==> https://www.amazon.fr/Transformateur-110V-220V-r%C3%A9versible-US-TRONIC%C2%AE/dp/B002JTLGBC?th=1
In this example, it's 300 Watts ==> https://www.amazon.fr/Transformateur-110V-220V-r%C3%A9versible-US-TRONIC%C2%AE/dp/B002JTLGBC?th=1
Good evening,
You have two options:
1) You keep all your components and buy a step-up transformer on-site.
It will need to be a transformer that provides sufficient power: it will be quite a big thing. I randomly did a search on the internet. I found this:
https://www.electronic-star.fr/Maison-et-Loisirs/Appareils-electroniques-pour-la-maison/Bricolage/Lianlong-LLD500DT-Convertisseur-de-tension-500W-110-120-220-240V.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtPYBRD6ARIsAKs1XJ7j4gRvp-pJRUOE0DNz9nfi4x2zz_BxAp3UXZemBwUsv98AEHtonAMaAtz7EALw_wcB
A device weighing 3.4 kg and costing €65!
2) You change your computer's power supply and buy one on-site.
I think I would go for the second option!!
You have two options:
1) You keep all your components and buy a step-up transformer on-site.
It will need to be a transformer that provides sufficient power: it will be quite a big thing. I randomly did a search on the internet. I found this:
https://www.electronic-star.fr/Maison-et-Loisirs/Appareils-electroniques-pour-la-maison/Bricolage/Lianlong-LLD500DT-Convertisseur-de-tension-500W-110-120-220-240V.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtPYBRD6ARIsAKs1XJ7j4gRvp-pJRUOE0DNz9nfi4x2zz_BxAp3UXZemBwUsv98AEHtonAMaAtz7EALw_wcB
A device weighing 3.4 kg and costing €65!
2) You change your computer's power supply and buy one on-site.
I think I would go for the second option!!
>>>>Then, if there's no step-up transformer that does it, but to connect directly, you need a US to EU plug converter or vice versa. <<<<
You should avoid posting at 5am: it’s not really comprehensible!
Aside from that detail:
Computer power supplies that are dual voltage do exist. But it’s been a long time since I’ve seen one: it’s not common and it’s not useful in France. And I don’t think that’s the case for Arcanon, otherwise he wouldn’t have asked a question on the forum.
The only power supplies that accept voltages from 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz) are phone chargers (or others) equipped with a USB plug and outputting 5V DC.
If by chance Arcanon’s power supply is dual voltage, it would be better for him to buy a new power cable because the adapters we can find are always lacking a ground plug.
Best regards.
Examples:
https://sgcdn.startech.com/005329/media/products/gallery_large/ATX2POWER350.C.JPG
https://static.mytek.tn/img/p/4/8/5/1/3/48513.jpg
Hello, I have a device that is marked 120 volts. Can I plug it into a regular outlet?
In North America, yes.
Hello
Corsair 100-240v 47-63hz is marked, purchased in France at that time, just need a power cord for Canada for the plug and it works.
But in 2023, ask before signing to have the customs and delivery fees on the invoice, it has changed and you need to take that into account.