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Legal alien in Canada (UK MacPro in Canada Voltage?)

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wancarlos

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I am a UK Mac Pro user who is emigrating to Canada. Will there be any issues with voltage?
 
Yep. You'll just need a new adapter for the plug end of our power cord.

And welcome to Canada! To what part of the country are you heading?
 
Just to be sure, look closely at your machine near where the mains plug goes in. It has to say on it what the voltage range is -- it should say 100V - 240V 50-60 Hz.

That is the final word on voltage compatibility.
 
scienide09 said:
Yep. You'll just need a new adapter for the plug end of our power cord.
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Or just buy any IEC power cord in Canada. 🙂
Has both ends, may be easier to find than a plug adapter, and quite possibly the cheapest hardware mod you may ever find for your 'baby'. 😉 😛
 
nanofrog said:
Or just buy any IEC power cord in Canada. 🙂
Has both ends, may be easier to find than a plug adapter, and quite possibly the cheapest hardware mod you may ever find for your 'baby'. 😉 😛
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Probably the best bet, those adapters become heavy because the weight of the plug is too far away from the wall - the thing starts to make its way out of the socket!
 
m1ss1ontomars said:
What voltages/frequencies do Canada and the UK use? I am a curious American.
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We (UK) are on 240v 50 cycle - I have had numerous 'cracks' off that voltage, you can't let go for love nor money. - A weird sensation that is not painful but uncomfortable!

I think Canada are 120v or 110v 60 cycle!
 
AFAIK, Canada uses the same standard, and plug as the US. 120V @ 60Hz 🙂

hms84:
For the most part, every computer PSU I've come across is capable of US/Canada & European voltages. (One part, works every where). 😉

Have you checked the back of the computer? I usually find a sticker with PSU specs, and/or a switch to toggle between the two standards (115/230). (Very important to set it correctly if it's there, or poof)! 😱
 
nanofrog said:
AFAIK, Canada uses the same standard, and plug as the US. 120V @ 60Hz 🙂

hms84:
For the most part, every computer PSU I've come across is capable of US/Canada & European voltages. (One part, works every where). 😉

Have you checked the back of the computer? I usually find a sticker with PSU specs, and/or a switch to toggle between the two standards (115/230). (Very important to set it correctly if it's there, or poof)! 😱
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I have the first gen Mac Pro...
After I bought mine, I heard recently that NEW iMacs are 110/220

But I don't know about new MacPros though...

Ohh wait, I just checked apple/imac and apple/macpro

For Mac PRo
Electrical and environmental requirements


ENERGY STAR configurations available6
Line voltage: 100-120V AC or 200-240V AC (wide-range power supply input voltage)
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz single phase
Current: Maximum of 12A (low-voltage range) or 6A (high-voltage range)
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet

While in iMacs:
Electrical and operating requirements
Line voltage: 100-240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
Maximum continuous power: 200W (20-inch models); 280W (24-inch model)
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet

SO I think it's only the iMac!

ciao
 
Early 2008 Mac Pro (from User's Guide)

Power Supply
AC line input
  • Voltage ranges: 100–240 V alternating current (AC)
  • Frequency: 50–60 Hz

Mac Pro User's Guide (Copyright 2007)
Power Supply
AC line input
  • Voltage ranges: 100–240 V alternating current (AC)
  • Frequency: 50–60 Hz

I didn't see a User's Guide with a 2006 Copyright on Apple's website.
But it does appear the Mac Pro does use a Universal Voltage PSU. 🙂
 
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