Is it safe to use uk to us adapter?

[NerdIsHere]

I recently bought a new PSU(Cooler Master) but it's is using UK Plug
Is it safe to use a UK to US Adapter?

[Oshino Shinobu]

Check if it supports 120v operation. If it does, just buy an IEC C13 cable with a US plug, no need for an adapter.

[NerdIsHere]

5 minutes ago, Oshino Shinobu said:

Check if it supports 120v operation. If it does, just buy an IEC C13 cable with a US plug, no need for an adapter.

do you mean Input Voltage? it say

 

Product Link - https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/power-supplies/mwe-series/mwe-550-white-v2/#specifications

[Oshino Shinobu]

Just now, NerdIsHere said:

do you mean Input Voltage? it say

 

Product Link - https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/power-supplies/mwe-series/mwe-550-white-v2/#specifications

Yes. It means it will work on US power, so you can just buy a IEC C13 cable with a US plug.

 

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Computer-Replacement-Printer-Monitor/dp/B0002GRUIM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=10HOF3BNJKOBN&keywords=iec%2Bc13&qid=1668186737&sprefix=iec%2Bc1%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-3&th=1

[Just that Mario]

Out of curiosity, how'd you find an UK plug PSU across the pond?

[NerdIsHere]

4 hours ago, Just that Mario said:

Out of curiosity, how'd you find an UK plug PSU across the pond?

wdym?
do you mean "How did you get UK plug PSU?"
I have no idea it was UK PSU I bought it from a local store they label it as UK PSU but i didn't read it lol

[Just that Mario]

7 hours ago, NerdIsHere said:

wdym?
do you mean "How did you get UK plug PSU?"
I have no idea it was UK PSU I bought it from a local store they label it as UK PSU but i didn't read it lol

Literally meant what I wrote. But it's weird a local store would sell PSUs with a power cable which wouldn't work out of the box. Seems like a sus shop.

[corrado33]

17 hours ago, NerdIsHere said:

wdym?
do you mean "How did you get UK plug PSU?"
I have no idea it was UK PSU I bought it from a local store they label it as UK PSU but i didn't read it lol

Local stores shouldn't be selling PSUs with UK plugs in the US. That's what he's asking. Was it a used shop? 

[NerdIsHere]

11 hours ago, Just that Mario said:

Literally meant what I wrote. But it's weird a local store would sell PSUs with a power cable which wouldn't work out of the box. Seems like a sus shop.

well it's kinda normal cuz i live in a third party country
they import from all sort of country

[NerdIsHere]

On 11/11/2022 at 11:42 PM, Oshino Shinobu said:

Yes. It means it will work on US power, so you can just buy a IEC C13 cable with a US plug.

 

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Computer-Replacement-Printer-Monitor/dp/B0002GRUIM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=10HOF3BNJKOBN&keywords=iec%2Bc13&qid=1668186737&sprefix=iec%2Bc1%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-3&th=1

 

On 11/11/2022 at 11:42 PM, Oshino Shinobu said:

Yes. It means it will work on US power, so you can just buy a IEC C13 cable with a US plug.

 

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Computer-Replacement-Printer-Monitor/dp/B0002GRUIM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=10HOF3BNJKOBN&keywords=iec%2Bc13&qid=1668186737&sprefix=iec%2Bc1%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-3&th=1

I could only find 250v Plug
Can i use this or do i need 120v?

[Oshino Shinobu]

1 hour ago, NerdIsHere said:

 

I could only find 250v Plug
Can i use this or do i need 120v?

The cable itself doesn't determine the voltage. Not sure if you have different sockets for high voltage circuits, so can't say if the plug will physically fit. C13 end is standard, so as long as you get the right plug for the wall socket, you'll be fine.