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Legal alien in Canada (UK MacPro in Canada 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?
 
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'. ;) :p
 
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'. ;) :p
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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)! :eek:
 
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)! :eek:
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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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