Do the adaptors come made for American Sockets??
08-21-2009, 02:24 AM
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Do the adaptors come made for American Sockets??
I'm looking to get in RC Helicopters and Airplanes, I've narrowed down my choice of purchases and a thought occurred to me. I live in Australia and once ordered an RC Tank.
On receiving this tank I came upon the dilemma that the charger was made for an American socket and not an Australian. So im curious as to whether if I order an airplane from
Nitro Planes, whether it will come with an American socket or an Australian?
On receiving this tank I came upon the dilemma that the charger was made for an American socket and not an Australian. So im curious as to whether if I order an airplane from
Nitro Planes, whether it will come with an American socket or an Australian?
08-21-2009, 09:47 AM
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RE: Do the adaptors come made for American Sockets??
ORIGINAL: jaka
Hi!
In the US they use 110V AC ..In the rest of the world we use 230V AC.
Hi!
In the US they use 110V AC ..In the rest of the world we use 230V AC.
not completely true
http://www.starkelectronic.com/fzfv.htm
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RE: Do the adaptors come made for American Sockets??
The aircraft (be it airplane or helicopter) do not come with chargers. 99% of the time they are just the airframe, and you have to outfit it with your choice of engine or motor, batteries, radio, servos and receiver. Buy your radio, batteries and chargers at your local hobby shop and they will be compatable with the sockets in Oz.
Good luck, and welcome to the addiction.
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Good luck, and welcome to the addiction.
Jon
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RE: Do the adaptors come made for American Sockets??
also, I know adapters are available just about anywhere here... I would assume they would be there too...
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RE: Do the adaptors come made for American Sockets??
Saro,
The chargers that come with planes aren't usually that good.
You would be better off disposing of it and getting a good charger.
Then you don't have to worry about the problem.
I'm going to take this opportunity to rant about merchandisers who sell those RTF planes.
Most often the radio gear they offer is not conducive to growing with the hobby.
The result of this is lots of unused electronic gear we must dealt with in our landfills.
I really appreciate those who offer us their planes as RTF or Plug and Play.
Thanks,
KW_Counter
The chargers that come with planes aren't usually that good.
You would be better off disposing of it and getting a good charger.
Then you don't have to worry about the problem.
I'm going to take this opportunity to rant about merchandisers who sell those RTF planes.
Most often the radio gear they offer is not conducive to growing with the hobby.
The result of this is lots of unused electronic gear we must dealt with in our landfills.
I really appreciate those who offer us their planes as RTF or Plug and Play.
Thanks,
KW_Counter
08-22-2009, 05:05 PM
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RE: Do the adaptors come made for American Sockets??
Saro, If you contact Dave Brown At Lithgow Aeromodellers Club on 02 6355 7298 he will be able to advise you on what will help you out.
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