Moving from NA to EU, question about power stuff

[FreyjaBun]

Hi! I'm moving from Canada to Denmark in June and I was wondering if there would be any issue with getting new power cables for my PSU and my monitor to fit the sockets in Denmark.

 

I know voltages, etc. are different, but I am not sure if there would be any issue here at all? I don't know much about electronics so I hope this isn't a dumb question

 

Thank you for reading this!

[Firewrath9]

PSU should be 100-240V, just get a different plug.

for monitor, check to see if it accepts 220-240V.

 

[porina]

For each piece of equipment you bring over, check if it supports universal power. Many higher-tech products like computer PSUs and monitors do, but do check every single one. Europe is nominally 230V 50Hz so if the equipment is rated for that, a cable replacement is fine. Some less well made devices either might be fixed to NA voltage/frequency, or have a manual switch to select the working range.

[spellmanuk]

Yes it will work fine just get a new kettle lead with an EU plug and youre good to go 

3 minutes ago, FreyjaBun said:

Hi! I'm moving from Canada to Denmark in June and I was wondering if there would be any issue with getting new power cables for my PSU and my monitor to fit the sockets in Denmark.

 

I know voltages, etc. are different, but I am not sure if there would be any issue here at all? I don't know much about electronics so I hope this isn't a dumb question

 

Thank you for reading this!

 

[FreyjaBun]

3 minutes ago, Firewrath9 said:

PSU should be 100-240V, just get a different plug.

for monitor, check to see if it accepts 220-240V.

 

I've checked the amazon page for it but I haven't found anything.

 

The PSU is an EVGA G3 unit, 750W i believe

 

And my monitor is the Asus VG248QE

[FreyjaBun]

4 minutes ago, porina said:

For each piece of equipment you bring over, check if it supports universal power. Many higher-tech products like computer PSUs and monitors do, but do check every single one. Europe is nominally 230V 50Hz so if the equipment is rated for that, a cable replacement is fine. Some less well made devices either might be fixed to NA voltage/frequency, or have a manual switch to select the working range.

Ah this is very useful, thank you so much! The only two things I'll be bringing over that need new cables are the PSU and the monitor

[porina]

2 minutes ago, FreyjaBun said:

The PSU is an EVGA G3 unit, 750W i believe

From https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=220-G3-0750-X1

 

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AC Input100 - 240 VAC, 10A, 50 - 60 Hz

 

2 minutes ago, FreyjaBun said:

And my monitor is the Asus VG248QE

From https://www.asus.com/uk/Monitors/VG248QE/specifications/

 

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Voltage:100-240V, 50/60Hz

So, really not difficult to look up these details. Both of these should be fine if you just replace the cable. Depending on pricing, order a bunch of them from amazon or ebay assuming either operate in Denmark. 

[Mira Yurizaki]

Assuming you have a universal power supply in the computer and monitor, you just need an adapter for the mains end to convert the plug into whatever Denmark uses.

 

The cables should be fine. If they're suitable for 115V regions, they should be even moreso for 230V regions in that your devices will use less amps.

[dfsdfgfkjsefoiqzemnd]

Denmark has 2 types of wall plugs, so you may want to hold off on buying new power cables until you have chosen a house and know what outlets it has.

 

Type E

https://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeE.htm

 

 

 

Type K

https://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeK.htm

 

Type E cables will fit in a type K wall outlet, but you won't have ground.  A type K cable will not fit in a type E outlet because the latter has no opening for the ground plug.

 

You could of course also switch the outlets over to the type you prefer.

[Quadriplegic]

6 minutes ago, Captain Chaos said:

 

 

Off-topic, but this is the happiest outlet I have ever seen

[RejZoR]

Just look at the device label under INPUT. If it says 100-240V you're good and you only need to change the plug or cable. If device says 100-120V do NOT under any circumstance plug it into European wall socket as it'll fry it.

[FreyjaBun]

3 hours ago, Captain Chaos said:

Denmark has 2 types of wall plugs, so you may want to hold off on buying new power cables until you have chosen a house and know what outlets it has.

 

Type E

https://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeE.htm

 

 

 

Type K

https://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeK.htm

 

Type E cables will fit in a type K wall outlet, but you won't have ground.  A type K cable will not fit in a type E outlet because the latter has no opening for the ground plug.

 

You could of course also switch the outlets over to the type you prefer.

Thank you for the heads up I'm originally from Denmark, I've just been living in Canada for a while so I'm just returning. I didn't think I would be returning though which is why this is sort of a last second oh shit is this gonna work kinda thing.

 

But thank you again! 

[mariushm]

Majority of devices will use common  IEC connectors : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320#Appliance_couplers

 

Smaller ones will use connects C5/C6  or C7/C8 

and computers use C13 / C14  :

 

So if you want cables for your computer's power supply, you just have to search for C13 - type E / K  cable or cable with C13 on one end and Shukko and the earth hole of Type E and the Earth blades on the side that are typical of type F plug.

Here's an example on amazon.de : https://www.amazon.de/InLine-Netzkabel-Schutzkontakt-gewinkelt-Kaltgerätestecker/dp/B000PENEPE/

Another example (cheaper, slightly thinner wires, but still good enough for up to let's say 800-1000w, great for monitors and laptops) : https://www.amazon.de/Good-Connections-Netzkabel-Schutzkontakt-Stecker-Kaltgerätebuchse-Schwarz/dp/B07JL2MH5T/

 

[FreyjaBun]

On 4/18/2019 at 1:36 PM, mariushm said:

Majority of devices will use common  IEC connectors : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320#Appliance_couplers

 

Smaller ones will use connects C5/C6  or C7/C8 

and computers use C13 / C14  :

 

So if you want cables for your computer's power supply, you just have to search for C13 - type E / K  cable or cable with C13 on one end and Shukko and the earth hole of Type E and the Earth blades on the side that are typical of type F plug.

Here's an example on amazon.de : https://www.amazon.de/InLine-Netzkabel-Schutzkontakt-gewinkelt-Kaltgerätestecker/dp/B000PENEPE/

Another example (cheaper, slightly thinner wires, but still good enough for up to let's say 800-1000w, great for monitors and laptops) : https://www.amazon.de/Good-Connections-Netzkabel-Schutzkontakt-Stecker-Kaltgerätebuchse-Schwarz/dp/B07JL2MH5T/

 

Thank you so much!

[Copyright Inc.]

On 4/18/2019 at 4:07 PM, Captain Chaos said:

Denmark has 2 types of wall plugs, so you may want to hold off on buying new power cables until you have chosen a house and know what outlets it has.

 

Type E

https://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeE.htm

 

 

 

Type K

https://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeK.htm

 

Type E cables will fit in a type K wall outlet, but you won't have ground.  A type K cable will not fit in a type E outlet because the latter has no opening for the ground plug.

 

You could of course also switch the outlets over to the type you prefer.

We don't use the 'type E' outlet here in Denmark, but it is supported trough the plug. Basically you can't find a type E outlet anywhere in Denmark, we use type K and the EU standard 'type C'. You can sometimes run into a 'type F' outlets, but those are very rare.
Source(different types of outlets): https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/

 

Hope ya find what ya need and good luck with the move