sanyasi Posted July 5, 2010 Share #1 Posted July 5, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) If I use my M9 battery charger outside of the U.S. can I do it with just an adapter (change the plug), or do I need to also use a converter (change the power)? I have been told that for things other than computers and hair dryers all I need is an adapter. Thanks Jack Siegel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gravastar Posted July 5, 2010 Share #2 Posted July 5, 2010 The charger is specified to work over a range of AC line voltages from 100V to 240V, 60 or 50 Hz. So unless you're out of this voltage range or on high voltage DC all you need is an adapter. The charger will also run from any DC voltage from 12v to 24V such as a car or truck battery via the one pin jack next to the 2 pin line input. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted July 5, 2010 Share #3 Posted July 5, 2010 Your charger is happy to accept 100V-240V 50/60Hz. The voltage is regulated in the charger. You should not need a separate converter. You will need either a replacement power lead or an adapter for the plug for different sockets only. Those are very common for travellers, of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted July 5, 2010 Share #4 Posted July 5, 2010 Yes. I travel to both UK and Europe and simply change plugs. No problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted July 5, 2010 Share #5 Posted July 5, 2010 My compact charger was delivered with both a European and a U.S. net cable. Is this not the case in the U.S.? The old man from the Age when electricity was obtained by energetically rubbing two cats against each other Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jruffolo Posted July 6, 2010 Share #6 Posted July 6, 2010 My M9 charger delivered in the US came with both the US and European cords; works out fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 6, 2010 Share #7 Posted July 6, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) The plug on the charger is totally universal - I have got dozens of those cables from old electronic gear. Even if the appropriate one is missing it is very easy to buy a generic spare one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pklein Posted July 6, 2010 Share #8 Posted July 6, 2010 The old man from the Age when electricity was obtained by energetically rubbing two cats against each other Lars: Thank you, that was one of your best ever. Now I can truly face the day with a smile on my face! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanyasi Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted July 6, 2010 Thanks to all who responded. I will have to check the box for the European cord, although I will be in Australia. Jack Siegel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted July 7, 2010 Share #10 Posted July 7, 2010 Thanks to all who responded. I will have to check the box for the European cord, although I will be in Australia. Jack Siegel All you need is a "figure 8" cord with the right plug. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted July 8, 2010 Share #11 Posted July 8, 2010 Thanks to all who responded. I will have to check the box for the European cord, although I will be in Australia. Jack Siegel Jack, no problems. Lots of M9 chargers in use here with a standard appliance cord in the socket. We get the same charger as other markets but Leica Camera varies the included leads. You can pick up a lead for a few dollars or just use a plug adaptor if you already have one. The new compact charger is a lot more convenient than the old (first m8) design where you had to swap out a plug module. Most likely you will have more than one device that needs charging during your visit. Many laptop chargers/razors etc will not require any voltage regulation. Naturally you don't want to connect 240V to an old dumb device though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvaliquette Posted July 8, 2010 Share #12 Posted July 8, 2010 The old man from the Age when electricity was obtained by energetically rubbing two cats against each other Actually, my old physics textbooks talk of rubbing a stick of amber with a cat skin. I don't think that rubbing two cats against each other will get you anything but scratches! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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