Electrical experts?

[1vanvan1]

I need some help. I bought a mini fridge for the car but i want to use it inside also. It says on the box that it is 12v and plus into your car ciggerette lighter. Then it also says safe for indoor use with a safe adapter. It also has on the box 220v-240v 50Hz.

It is basically this

http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/zhoufeng2005/product-detailFImxMPnJmEHl/China-Mini-Fridge-for-Auto-JY-A-15L-.html

Well its the exact same model..

So my question is. What sort of adapter is safe that i need to buy!?

Cheers!

[p.dath]

I need some help. I bought a mini fridge for the car but i want to use it inside also. It says on the box that it is 12v and plus into your car ciggerette lighter. Then it also says safe for indoor use with a safe adapter. It also has on the box 220v-240v 50Hz.

It is basically this

http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/zhoufeng2005/product-detailFImxMPnJmEHl/China-Mini-Fridge-for-Auto-JY-A-15L-.html

Well its the exact same model..

So my question is. What sort of adapter is safe that i need to buy!?

Cheers!

I would say as long as the cord complies with NZ standards and your using it inside you should be fine.

[KiwiGs]

As long as it is in the (200/240)-12v mode and the plug fits you should be right.
If the plug doesnt fit you can get an adapter. But you would be better with a new plug long term...

[1vanvan1]

I would say as long as the cord complies with NZ standards and your using it inside you should be fine.


As long as it is in the (200/240)-12v mode and the plug fits you should be right.
If the plug doesnt fit you can get an adapter. But you would be better with a new plug long term...

So something like this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=253685708

[steve_t]

You can get adapters with varying mA outputs. Just make sure it's at least the same. Can an electronics guru confirm whether or not an adaptor that says '12V 1A output' is OK or would blow the thing up if it's designed to run with a 12V 500mA adaptor?

[vindy500]

3) Built-in dual 100~120V/12V or 200~240V/12V power supply for indoor use


should just be able to plug in to mains with a jug cord or something. what kind of holes does it have on the back

[KiwiGs]

What vindy500 said. It should have a lead with it.
The plug on the end of it may need to be changed...

[1vanvan1]

3) Built-in dual 100~120V/12V or 200~240V/12V power supply for indoor use


should just be able to plug in to mains with a jug cord or something. what kind of holes does it have on the back

it's got 2 prongs. Kinda like the old ps2. But the prongs are smaller. And it says next to the plug 12v.

It's a weird shaped one I've never seen before

[zahria]

it's got 2 prongs. Kinda like the old ps2. But the prongs are smaller. And it says next to the plug 12v.

It's a weird shaped one I've never seen before

An electrician will put a new plug on for you, and certify it as well, if it complies.
It has its own power supply, just make sure its set on the right voltage.
Wouldn't hurt to have an RCD on it too.
Chinese stuff can be a worry.

[1vanvan1]

An electrician will put a new plug on for you, and certify it as well, if it complies.
It has its own power supply, just make sure its set on the right voltage.
Wouldn't hurt to have an RCD on it too.
Chinese stuff can be a worry.

So what do you suggest I do? Would an adapter work or is it best to take it to an electrician? Would it be expensive to get done??

[imdying]

If it's 12v only, then you want a 12v 5A plug pack.

FWIW, I have a smaller version, and it has a 2 pin 240v cable going to the internal 240/12 convertor.

[1vanvan1]

If it's 12v only, then you want a 12v 5A plug pack.

FWIW, I have a smaller version, and it has a 2 pin 240v cable going to the internal 240/12 convertor.

so yours started with a plus that plugs into your car?

[zahria]

So what do you suggest I do? Would an adapter work or is it best to take it to an electrician? Would it be expensive to get done??

I suggest you get an electrician to wire a new plug on it, it already has an inboard power supply, should be an easy job to do.
The best thing from that is that it will be compliant, and you will have a tag to prove it.
Should be an hours labour tops.
I'm a sparky.

[1vanvan1]

I suggest you get an electrician to wire a new plug on it, it already has an inboard power supply, should be an easy job to do.
The best thing from that is that it will be compliant, and you will have a tag to prove it.
Should be an hours labour tops.
I'm a sparky.

Ok, any ideas on cost?

[zahria]

Ok, any ideas on cost?

Have you got any mates who are sparkys?

[1vanvan1]

Have you got any mates who are sparkys?

Nope, and I am down in Blenheim in the air force and don't know any1 in town.

[Flip]

You can legally change a plug on a portable appliance yourself all legally OK.

I would say if you went for a ride to your local sparky $10 cash should cover it, pity you are not around here.

At 12 volts it will draw 6 amps so a 12v power pack is out of the question.

[zahria]

Nope, and I am down in Blenheim in the air force and don't know any1 in town.

I'm loathe to provide any detailed advice on doing it yourself, and would reccomend you get it done proffesionally if you are not confident.
An Appliance repairer, or Electrician can do the job.
I can't help with quotes, I fix elevators for a living.
Cheers

[1vanvan1]

I'm loathe to provide any detailed advice on doing it yourself, and would reccomend you get it done proffesionally if you are not confident.
An Appliance repairer, or Electrician can do the job.
I can't help with quotes, I fix elevators for a living.
Cheers

Alright. I'll look into it thanks.

[notme]

I need some help. I bought a mini fridge for the car but i want to use it inside also. It says on the box that it is 12v and plus into your car ciggerette lighter. Then it also says safe for indoor use with a safe adapter. It also has on the box 220v-240v 50Hz.

It is basically this

http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/zhoufeng2005/product-detailFImxMPnJmEHl/China-Mini-Fridge-for-Auto-JY-A-15L-.html

Well its the exact same model..

So my question is. What sort of adapter is safe that i need to buy!?

Cheers!

Some of them auto friggy things use something like this:

http://jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp?ID=GH1379&keywords=12v+power&form=KEYWORD

Although it sounds like it will take mains directly in....

[Ixion]

OK. As it happens it seems that the lunch room at werk has the same (or similar as a cock to a cunt) model , for keeping the milk cool in the coffee gadget.

I had a squizz and , yep a mini two prong socket on the back (as well as a 12 V one). I've seen those little mini-prong cords before, you should be able to get one from dick smith or jaycar (or even try Trademe). Plugs straight into the mains.

[notme]

http://www.dse.co.nz/dse.shop/4b0f54c90081d1f8273fc0a87f3b06ee/Product/View/W1360

?

[Ixion]

Yep. Looks like that.