I live in Los Angeles, CA and I'm going to go to France for a little while. I'm planning on taking my PC with me, as well as a PS2, Nintendo 64 (or something...), monitor, speakers, etc. Just think of it this way, I want to take a TON of powerful electrical components.
In LA, I simply plug everything into outlets or surge strips. How can I PROPERLY convert the voltage to accomodate my US electronics in a French-based electronic environment?
Think of it this way: I'm looking for a converter which can handle converting power to ALL of these electronics... ALL at once. Imagine if I have my computer, monitor, speakers, ps2, n64, etc. ALL on at the same time..., what converter can I get that can handle that much electrical conversion?
Someone please help. It's pretty urgent... :-(
2006-08-26 08:18:21 · 4 answers · asked by masterdeath01 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
BTW, not EVERY converter works. I took a converter with me last time (and I had my PS2). I plugged the PS2 in and it turned on for ONE second and then turned off. I looked at all the specifications of the PS2 and the converter and they were both compatible with one another.
The converter was capable of distributing enough electricity to the PS2, but it turned of... What converter can I get that'll NOT turn off my computer and etc.?
I need to use them in France... :-(
2006-08-26 08:20:18 · update #1
You need a 220vac to120vac converter or transformer. Add up all the wattage requirements of your electronic equipment, then add 50% of that. The total figure will be your converter or transformers output requirements. Do not try to use one of those convertors made for heating appliances only.
2006-08-26 11:52:22 · answer #1 · answered by stan l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This webpage is too complicated for me, but it explains that there are some diferances between different converters. We already know that your device is a step up converter. The caution part of the article tells of different kinds with different rationgs.
http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/batteries/pwrgde-5.htm
2006-08-26 09:02:04 · answer #2 · answered by salvador m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, I think you should go to a Best Buy and ask them for that one. Have fun in France, you lucky bastard! lol
2006-08-26 08:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a power travel kit $30 at any retail store
2006-08-26 08:36:27 · answer #4 · answered by EVY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋