Voltage In Thailand And The Usa

[Neeranam]

I got a new laptop computer yesterday from America.

I believe it takes 40V or 60V electricity.

I haven't got any information in manuals.

My question is, "what safety measures should I take to prevent damage to it?"

As is obvious, I know nothing about electricity .

I've heard something about "power surges" and being dangerous for electrical appliances.

I have a tranformer that came with it, so I can plug it into the mains, but again not sure what it does as it is for American voltages.

Do I have to buy another tranformer, power surge preventer or what?

Cheers

N N

[justwilliam]

You didn't mention the manufacturer -- most well-known manufacturers provide AC adaptors that can be plugged in safely anywhere in the world, but the less well-known may not.

Look on the back of the adaptor (you may need a magnifying glass). Somewhere among the hieroglyphics you will find the word INPUT. If it says 110-240v, you are in good shape, and can plug it in anywhere in the world. If it says 110v, you have a problem, and cannot use it here in Thailand.

If the latter, head to Panthip with your computer, and any one of a dozen shops or stalls will sell you a suitable adaptor.

[lingling]

If you bought it in the US then it is most likely built to handle western world electrons with a charge of -1.0 (e). However, most electrons down here have a charge of only -0.7 - -0.85 so you must buy an electron charger/discharger to charge up the electrons from the wall outlet before you send them into your computer (and discharge them before returning them to the wall - otherwise you could cause problems for EGAT since their equipment is not used to these fully charged electrons).

You can get an electron charger/discharger in just about any hardware or electronics store in TH and they range in price from B200-B3000 depending on model and capacity.

Edited December 3, 2005 by lingling

[Jeff1]

Just plug it into the wall outlet if it is a NEW one.

Your new laptop will automatically convert .

It worked for me .

A few years ago there was a switch on the back of the PC to do so . But reading the manual is always good when all else fails .

[think_too_mut]

Look on the back of the adaptor (you may need a magnifying glass).  Somewhere among the hieroglyphics you will find the word INPUT.  If it says 110-240v, you are in good shape, and can plug it in anywhere in the world.  If it says 110v, you have a problem, and cannot use it here in Thailand.

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I still have to se a laptop that is not meant to be portable between countries and continents.

Just look at the power adaptor, it most likely says 110-240, self sense, nothing to do, just plug it in.

[britmaveric]

portable surge protector is the only equipment i'd add.

[Neeranam]

You didn't mention the manufacturer -- most well-known manufacturers provide AC adaptors that can be plugged in safely anywhere in the world, but the less well-known may not.

Look on the back of the adaptor (you may need a magnifying glass). Somewhere among the hieroglyphics you will find the word INPUT. If it says 110-240v, you are in good shape, and can plug it in anywhere in the world. If it says 110v, you have a problem, and cannot use it here in Thailand.

Thanks William, It does say 110-240 v on the back, It's a Toshiba.

portable surge protector is the only equipment i'd add.

Thanks BritM!

[bkk_mike]

If you bought it in the US then it is most likely built to handle western world electrons with a charge of -1.0  (e). However, most electrons down here have a charge of only -0.7 - -0.85 so you must buy an electron charger/discharger to charge up the electrons from the wall outlet before you send them into your computer (and discharge them before returning them to the wall - otherwise you could cause problems for EGAT since their equipment is not used to these fully charged electrons).

You can get an electron charger/discharger in just about any hardware or electronics store in TH and they range in price from B200-B3000 depending on model and capacity.

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This sort of post should be brought back on 1st April...

The poor guy doesn't even know the voltage in the country he's living in. (40v-60v - isn't right unless he's in some part of Africa that gets power cuts every day).

However - it is just a matter of looking at the power brick for the laptop. They will generally say something like 100-240v 50-60Hz, which will work anywhere with a reliable power socket. (from Japan at 100v, the US at 110v, Thailand at 220v, Europe at 230v, and Oz at 240v. - As for the frequency, you can generally tell that from the TV standard being used. NTSC countries (US, Japan) are 60Hz, and PAL countries (UK, Thailand, Oz) are 50Hz.)