100 240V Laptop AC Adapters

Common Questions About AC Adapters 100-240V

With so many devices used in your everyday life, it's important to ensure that we can keep them powered up and operational when we need them. When an adapter for one of your devices goes bad or is lost, you won't be able to use the device until you replace the adapter in some instances. eBay is a great place to find replacement or travel adapters of all kinds, like the reasonably priced AC adapter 100 240V.

AC adapters are power supplies that convert mains power AC into lower DC voltage that's appropriate for the device it's powering. These adapters can be used as travel adapters and to power devices that have no internal power source. They can charge devices that are battery operated or provide an alternate power source for those that don't run on batteries that can be recharged.

An AC adapter 100 240V has a 100-240V voltage rating that's commonly given to adapters, chargers, or power supplies. It means it can power devices that run within a wide input voltage range. Such a range covers most voltage needs globally from the US/North America, where the norm is 120VAC, to Japan, where 100VAC is common, and to the rest of the planet, where the norm is 230-240VAC. The input range is used for universal power supplies and can be utilised with no change except for plug adapters as needed.

If you travel frequently between countries, here are some considerations for purchasing travel adapters for your travels:

• They convert plugs, not voltages:Travel adapters will usually only convert the layout of the pins on your charger and not the voltage from the power source. Beyond Central and North America and a few other regions and territories, the primary voltage is around 230-240V, which is double of what's used in the US. Your devices and adapters must be able to handle the voltage boost.
• Small adapters are good:There are many types and sizes of universal adapters. Stay with the smaller units. They are more likely to stay in the socket without a lot of weight. If they're wide, they'll just block the socket next door.
• Three-pin plugs:Most travel adapters only have two-pin plugs. If you commonly use the third earth pin for MacBook, power strips, and more, that type of adapter isn't going to work. Know what you mean to plug into the adapter before you buy it or purchase three-pin versions.
• Plan ahead:If there's a group of you travelling or whoever is going is bringing a lot of devices, try to determine just what you need. Consider travel power strips, which are also available on eBay, as a way to economise. As long as the devices don't need the voltages converted, the power strip will work. Otherwise, they will need individual adapters.