Using a 220v European charger in Australia.

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Using a 220v European charger in Australia.

Postby mrc » Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:36 am

If I buy a radio from overseas that comes with a 220v charger but for European countries (two round pins) - can I use a EU-AU plug on the end of it to safely charge the radios nicad in Australia on 240v?
This is one adapter plug I've found:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/US-EU-AU-AC-POWE ... 804wt_1141
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Re: Using a 220v European charger in Australia.

Postby disco stu » Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:00 am

Yes. Thats how my radio came and not a problem. I would personally get rid of the nicad though and go with a low self discharge NiMH, for Tx's nicads are hopeless. I have charged my Tx once (when it didn't need it) since putting in LSD NiMH a few months ago. Then just charge the NiMH pack with hobby charger
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Re: Using a 220v European charger in Australia.

Postby mrc » Wed Jan 05, 2011 1:52 am

Many thanks, I have an eneloop pack in my current transmitter and I agree - will replace the new one as well.
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Re: Using a 220v European charger in Australia.

Postby disco stu » Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:25 am

Lipos still scare me :oops:
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