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Tinshed

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#231881 18-Mar-2018 15:34
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I have a device for measuring blood pressure that can be powered by a AC/DC 6V adapter, inanition to batteries.  Since I don't have such an adapter amongst my many adapters, I bought a AC/DC 6V adapter from Trademe. However when the said adapter arrived yesterday the plug doesn't fit my blood pressure device - it is too big. I had naively assumed all 6V adapters would be the same. Clearly they are not. What do I need to ensure that I buy the right 6V adapter from my blood pressure device?  (I checked the manual for device and it just refers to an optional  "Adapter S").





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  #1979366 18-Mar-2018 15:51
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Because manufacturers are dicks.

The simplest solution will be to go to Jaycar and get a universal one.

Otherwise you need to know:
Voltage.
AC or DC .
Current - you need an adapter that gives at least as much as your device is rated for.
Plug size - there are many and some look pretty similar.
Plug polarity - this only matters if the device is DC then it can be very important.

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