Great video. I had a feeling I could do that but hesitant until I watched your excellent presentation. I will "Go slow and get more things done." Thanks.
@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
3 жыл бұрын
100V - 240V
@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
3 жыл бұрын
230V plug is European Type C plug. Here in Brazil, we use 127V or 110V, but most of outlets are Type N that fits Type C plugs. Type J Swiss plug can’t fit on Type N outlets. Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo uses 127V and Belem and Rio Grande do Norte uses 220V. Most of Brazil uses 60Hz.
@gregorywilson3318
2 жыл бұрын
☯️
@nicollewald5947
Жыл бұрын
I'm so excited. How simply he explains it. I am a woman and my mother tongue is German. Unbelievable how charismatic he can explain such a dull topic so vividly. Thank you very much
@democracybacksliding
10 ай бұрын
cant edit comments on Android be right back once I'm on my desktop I believe you, at some point we have to jump out of the nest and start flying. I'll go slow and document my work Thank you for helping me build confidence and enjoy my hobby. I have my pine soldering iron and my Maker toolbox. Slow down and get more done! I can put it on a breadboard with the a fire extinguisher - a bucket of sand - fire blanket.some reasonable precaution:)
@smallbizthoughts
10 ай бұрын
Good luck! Have fun.
@ferher578
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, that’s exactly the tips that a need, I got a Eu plug and a need it a USA plug.👍👍👍🙏🙏
@okaro6595
7 ай бұрын
Those convert it first into DC and then high frequency AC. This allows them to use only a very small transformer. Older ones that worked directly on the AC frequency were very heavy.
@Sopooh
2 жыл бұрын
amazing! you helped me so much in creating my DIY adaptor EUR to USA
@democracybacksliding
10 ай бұрын
great job in fact the Best tutorial I've seen in years I
@davidbroussard2960
Жыл бұрын
So what if I'm trying to convert a EU to American plug and there's no transformer present. Just a plug.
@smallbizthoughts
Жыл бұрын
Depends. If you're plugging into something that will take either 230 or 120 volts (such as most laptop power supplies), you should be good. But for some things, you'll need to step up the voltage. With mechanical devices (e.g., electric razor or motor), the 120v may not be enough to make the device work. So you'll need a transformer. I hope that helps.
@Marikonie
11 ай бұрын
What if you accidentally change load with neutral, does it really matter??
@smallbizthoughts
11 ай бұрын
Well, with two prongs in the US, there's a larger prong (neutral) and a small prong (hot).
@justinmatthews427
8 ай бұрын
I have a eu plug to a printer I ordered & its 220v, I bought a converter to plug in but it still isn’t working…I notice the plug is also a 3pin prong cable, can I just buy a u.s. 3pin prong cable and use that?
@smallbizthoughts
8 ай бұрын
Well . . . it depends. The more "mechanical" and less "electrical," the more careful you have to be. By mechanical I mean things like motors as opposed to integrated circuits. There should be a plate or a label somewhere on the printer that displays the acceptable voltages. For example, the back of my HP 6230 says, "100-240V 50/60 Hz 700mA." So it will take straight power in Europe or North America with just the physical converter. If your device requires an actual 220v, then the US 115 won't be enough. If it's rated for both voltages, then the standard US cable should work. I hope that helps.
@justinmatthews427
8 ай бұрын
@@smallbizthoughts on back it says canon 220-240V a.c. 50/60Hz 2.4A
@smallbizthoughts
8 ай бұрын
So@@justinmatthews427 - you need a step-up voltage converter because something in the printer actually needs the 220 volts. Many will also have a UK or EU outlet, so you can use the original cable. Prices start at about $40 and go up from there.
@NBSTL68
2 жыл бұрын
I have a simple cord with a light bulb socket on the other end for lighting a Christmas ornament with a european 2 prong plug on it. It is just the plug and does not look like yours in the video. Can I just cut off the plug and connect a U.S. style 2 prong plug and have the bulb still work safely in the 110 outlet?
@smallbizthoughts
2 жыл бұрын
Go Slow, once again. If you have just the electrical cord with no transformer, then whatever comes out of the wall goes straight to the light bulb(s). If that's the case, changing the plug should do no harm: You will merely be using 115 Volts instead of 230. It should be safe, BUT that doesn't mean it will work. If the light bulb is designed for 230 volts, you might only get a very dim light. This is because there's not enough power to heat up the filaments to a hot white light. If the lights are LED, there's probably circuitry to step the voltage down to something like 5V and convert to DC. If that's the case, the 115 might light it up just fine. I hope that helps. Go slow. Be careful. Don't blame me if it doesn't work. :-) Merry Christmas.
@b_sorrells
4 ай бұрын
I have a Carpet machine i ordered online ans it says its 230Voklts at 8 amp. They sent me this machin with no plug 🔌 .i live in USA .i see the machine have 3 wires but I am not sure it looks like it wont work for regular plug and need to run off a generator. The one i have have 240 volts with 4 prongs but have another plug outlet that have 3 prong but its only 120ac . What should i do i am no expert and cant find much local help?
@smallbizthoughts
4 ай бұрын
Hello. Since you're working with a motor and not just electronic components, the voltage is important. Check the machine for a metal plate that lists voltages and amperage. There _might_ be a switch that changes the input to 115 volts (anything 110-120). If you really need 230v and 8a, you need a converter or generator that puts out something in the 220-240 volt range. A licensed electrician should be able to create a short cable that does the conversion you need. It may not be worth the expense. Don't mess around with this: Those voltages can kill you!
@jackyvon
6 ай бұрын
Hi we just moved to the us from Switzerland, how do we use our treasured designer lamps? An adapter is not working😞
@smallbizthoughts
6 ай бұрын
Of course, I have no idea how the lamps are built, but they probably have a basic 230 volt input and have bulbs designed for that voltage. Are the bulb sockets a standard type that you can find in North America? If so, you may just need new 120-volt lamps. Do you have incandescent bulbs (old school), or LED bulbs? If you have incandescent bulbs, they might come on dimly due to low voltage. If LED, the circuit may only work with 230v and not 120v. Just some notes. Hopes that helps.
@robblowe8525
2 жыл бұрын
I have a guitar amp from the UK can I switch the power cord? and if so which cord would you recommend?
@smallbizthoughts
2 жыл бұрын
The important thing is to read the specs on the equipment. There should be a panel that lists input and output voltages. If it says something like 110-230 volts, then you can just switch the plug. BUT go slow. A three prong plug will have a ground, a neutral, and a hot wire. In the UK, ground is yellow and green striped, neutral is blue, and brown is hot. On a US power cable, ground is green, white is neutral, and black is hot. Go slow and make sure you get that right. If you're really lucky, the input will take 110-230 volts AND is will take a standard PC type power cable. If that's the case, buy a US cable and plug it in. It should just work. Again, go slow. I'm not responsible for anything you do. Take your time.
@takito3775
3 жыл бұрын
Im confused because I need to the plug it into a 230v DC outlet and convert it to 110v AC. Can you help me please.
@smallbizthoughts
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the note. But that would be a different project.
@Sloyment
3 жыл бұрын
Your drawing shows a conventional power supply. A switching power supply works entirely different. If the sticker says “100-240 V” it must be a switching power supply. Besides, you got the bridge rectifier wrong in your drawing.
@HydrogenAgent129
2 жыл бұрын
Off Grid for ALL
@Marikonie
11 ай бұрын
What to do with ground?
@smallbizthoughts
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the note. As you see at the very beginning, the original European plug was un-grounded. This is very common with very low-amp electronics (pretty much everywhere). Since the Euro 230-volt plug was two-prong, I felt fine with a US conversion that's also un-grounded and two prong.
@samwright1568
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Sir, How do I fix a 230v DeWalt miter saw to work with our voltage, Right now it's a big paperweight, Can you help me... Thanks
@smallbizthoughts
3 жыл бұрын
Aha! That's a different kind of animal because it's electrical but on electronic. Basically, that saw is made to respond to 230V and (probably a high amperage). It's more mechanical. You need the current to generate magnetic fields and move the rotor. Note: Talk to an electrician! But I'll be an electrician can help you figure out how to convert a 240V dryer outlet to work with that saw. You will probably need a different kind of fuse/breaker. An electrician will let you know whether you need a slow-blow fuse.
@purpletoo12
Жыл бұрын
Moving to Germany from the U.S. and taking heavy industrial sewing machine. Can I use an adapter to use the machine while there?
@kohlscheider4663
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, that rectifier is wrong. It‘s either gonna grill the diodes or the transformer, depending on which is stronger.
@thezigs971
2 жыл бұрын
what if ai just change the whole plug ?
@godsownlunatics9650
7 ай бұрын
do you have to make it so complicated? l US standard should be across the globe I am trying to convert a power plug from uk standard to us standard, I had thought I could simply resolder a new plug or wire to the battery charger and charge my US car batteries but nooooo we gotta mess around with wild voltages just to mess up my day
@okaro6595
7 ай бұрын
Th US plug is used in 55 countries, the Europlug in 138 countries.
@godsownlunatics9650
7 ай бұрын
that doesn't comprehend with my brain, you can simply solder new wires onto any wire and presto nonebango plug it in and it won't blow up?
@godsownlunatics9650
7 ай бұрын
I would hire someone to rewire this car battery charger but Canadians think I am the Anti-Christ because I refuse to buy the biblical bullshit anyone can abuse the f**k outta me and y'all still be saved... it didn't work the last time y'all pulled this on my last god given son why would it work this time
@smallbizthoughts
7 ай бұрын
Just to be clear: I did not set the standards for delivering alternating current in Europe or North America. You are welcome to solder whatever you want. Please just don't plug it in at my house. 🙂
@smallbizthoughts
3 жыл бұрын
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@nathanielduckett2053
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this vidteo. Can you please put a link to the pictures of the us parts needed for this to work
@smallbizthoughts
3 жыл бұрын
Well, the way I ended up doing it, the only part you need is a power cable that plugs into the wall.
@algleeson1461
2 жыл бұрын
i’ve a dyson hairdryer that’s
@smallbizthoughts
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't get the full message here, but there's a big difference between electric appliances (like hair dryers, razors, and toasters) and *electronic* devices. Electronic devices step down to a lower voltage (e.g., 5V or 12V). Electric appliances are designed for a specific voltage. You won't do any harm by plugging a 230v hair dryer into a 115v circuit - but it might not work. Or it might work at half the speed.
@democracybacksliding
10 ай бұрын
people are try to trip you up ie Tesla EV plug aren't covered here . . .?
@krystylsummers8749
3 жыл бұрын
I asked for adapters.
@harrisonhanson2998
6 ай бұрын
Idk why tf someone would send a UK plug to a person they’re shipping that item to they know lives in the states?!?
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