Can we use NZ 4/6 point powerboards in US?

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#316298 3-Oct-2024 10:18

We have a couple of US->NZ plug adapters for use when we're in the US and Mexico.

We have quite a few devices between us that need charging. Can we plug into each adapter a 4 (or 6) plug powerboard that we brubg from here in NZ so we can charge up 4-6 of our NZ devices ? I don't understand if the voltage difference would make this a bad idea for the powerboards. In other words we plug in an adapter to the wall socket, then plug a NZ powerboard into this, then we attach our device chargers into the powerboard.

Hopefully not a dumb question.

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#3290396 3-Oct-2024 10:22

Yes you can, but the devices you plug in MUST support 110v input!
Check the adapters and devices etc to see if they have like 110v-240v range on them.

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#3290423 3-Oct-2024 11:38

Are the devices you are needing to charge USB?

If so, consider getting a decent USB charger with multiple ports (including USB-C) that has a removable power cord (I've got one of these: 4-Port GaN Charger 108W, x2 USB-C PD, x2 USB-A | Belkin | Belkin AU) and you can get the US fig-8 power cords from AliX for very little.

If you are charging laptops etc, consider getting a US power cable for the power brick for them as well. Though, having said that, the charger I linked above will charge (USB-C) laptops as well.

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#3290425 3-Oct-2024 11:52

Yeah, when I've been to the US I've taken an NZ power strip and a single travel adapter. As noted this only works with 110V-capable products (in my case I think it's just the laptop, phone and shaver chargers).

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#3290443 3-Oct-2024 12:49

trig42:

Are the devices you are needing to charge USB?

If so, consider getting a decent USB charger with multiple ports (including USB-C) that has a removable power cord (I've got one of these: 4-Port GaN Charger 108W, x2 USB-C PD, x2 USB-A | Belkin | Belkin AU) and you can get the US fig-8 power cords from AliX for very little.

If you are charging laptops etc, consider getting a US power cable for the power brick for them as well. Though, having said that, the charger I linked above will charge (USB-C) laptops as well.

A bit less bulk to take away but the Belkin charger is very expensive for effectively the same result - $150 v free, given that OP already has the power board and the adapters.

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#3290445 3-Oct-2024 12:52

Also remember us outlets are only generally rated for 1800w not 2400w like here in NZ. incase you had some higher powered devices

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#3290561 3-Oct-2024 16:13

But 1800W through an NZ power board would be well overloading it.

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#3290582 3-Oct-2024 16:43

RunningMan:

But 1800W through an NZ power board would be well overloading it.

why? 2400w rating here 10A 240V

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#3290583 3-Oct-2024 16:44

RunningMan:

But 1800W through an NZ power board would be well overloading it.

That's fine, it will have a useless thermal cutout on it that will trigger at 8A or so sustained.

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#3290606 3-Oct-2024 17:46

Jase2985:

RunningMan:

But 1800W through an NZ power board would be well overloading it.

why? 2400w rating here 10A 240V

1800W @ 110V = ~16A.

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#3290607 3-Oct-2024 17:46

Jase2985:

RunningMan:

But 1800W through an NZ power board would be well overloading it.

why? 2400w rating here 10A 240V

Because 1800W / 110v = 16.3A. 16.3 amps through a 10 amp rated powerboard will cause melting and fire.

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#3290611 3-Oct-2024 18:03

richms:

That's fine, it will have a useless thermal cutout on it that will trigger at 8A or so sustained.

Which is only 880W, not even half of 1800.