How do i convert a 3 pin type plug to USA 120 V

janey · 04/10/2009, 02:37 PM

Bought a Deltec 500 Kalk stirrer from the UK
with a
DC adapter is fitted with a UK 3 pin plug but is rated for 100-240v 50/60 Hz s

How do i convert it to work here in USA.

thank you

Janey

woz9683 · 04/10/2009, 02:47 PM

It might be easiest to just get a new DC adapter with the same output voltage. I can't quite tell from the picture, is the DC adapter hardwired to the motor or is there a disconnect between the motor and adapter? If there's a disconnect, you can just go to RadioShack to get a new adapter, and they include whatever fitting you need to match the existing plug when you buy an adapter. They have a pretty wide selection IME.

Although, there are conversion kits available that allow you to convert euro plugs to US plugs and vice versa. You generally find them around travel related stores/areas. For example, I've seen them in WalMart around the luggage.

woz9683 · 04/10/2009, 02:48 PM

By the way, that's a really nice looking Kalk Stirrer!

janey · 04/10/2009, 04:13 PM

HI, Michael

yes there's a disconnect between the motor and adapter.

And i paid 215 for it, And i had it fedex for 77 Got it the next day .

atvdave · 04/10/2009, 05:07 PM

I'm sure there are other places that sales them.. but here's one...

Euro plug adaptors...

http://www.familyonboard.com/intlplugGndadapters.html

04/10/2009, 02:37 PM	#1
janey Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: PA - Poconos Posts: 559	How do i convert a 3 pin type plug to USA 120 V Bought a Deltec 500 Kalk stirrer from the UK with a DC adapter is fitted with a UK 3 pin plug but is rated for 100-240v 50/60 Hz s How do i convert it to work here in USA. thank you Janey

04/10/2009, 02:47 PM	#2
woz9683 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,029	It might be easiest to just get a new DC adapter with the same output voltage. I can't quite tell from the picture, is the DC adapter hardwired to the motor or is there a disconnect between the motor and adapter? If there's a disconnect, you can just go to RadioShack to get a new adapter, and they include whatever fitting you need to match the existing plug when you buy an adapter. They have a pretty wide selection IME. Although, there are conversion kits available that allow you to convert euro plugs to US plugs and vice versa. You generally find them around travel related stores/areas. For example, I've seen them in WalMart around the luggage. __________________ Michael Current Tank Info: 195G (125G Display, 70G Sump)

04/10/2009, 02:48 PM	#3
woz9683 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,029	By the way, that's a really nice looking Kalk Stirrer! __________________ Michael Current Tank Info: 195G (125G Display, 70G Sump)

04/10/2009, 04:13 PM	#4
janey Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: PA - Poconos Posts: 559	HI, Michael yes there's a disconnect between the motor and adapter. And i paid 215 for it, And i had it fedex for 77 Got it the next day . __________________ RETIRED But working to earn money and pay aquarium costs... Current Tank Info: 65 and 110 gal Penisula tanks and Soon a 120

04/10/2009, 05:07 PM	#5
atvdave Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,763	I'm sure there are other places that sales them.. but here's one... Euro plug adaptors... http://www.familyonboard.com/intlplugGndadapters.html