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115/230v vs 120/240v

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First post, by pan069

Posted on 2018-12-14, 10:34

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Hi everyone,

Another noob question but I think I'm better of asking dumb questions rather blowing stuff up.

I have this AT power supply that says on the label:

400W
Switching power supply
AC 1/P 115/230V 6/3A 60/50HZ
DC 0/P +5V +12V -5V -12V
MAX A 32A 18A 0.5A 0.5A
MIN A 0.5A 0.5A 0.5A 0.5A

Now I'm located in Australia where we have 240V (I think Europe is 120V if I'm not mistaken). However, this thing says 115/230V. Assume it's safe to use on 240V?

Thinking of using this for either my 286 and/or 486 motherboard. Any concerns?

Reply 1 of 2, by Tiido

Posted on 2018-12-14, 10:40

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Europe is 230V (with UK at 240V). 210...250V is in range for all the 230V devices according to harmonization directives of EU so there will not be any sort of issues.

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Reply 2 of 2, by Baoran

Posted on 2018-12-14, 11:46

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I can't believe someone thinks we would use 120V here...
Anyway make sure to check if the psu has voltage switch and it has been set correctly to 230V.

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