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OEM Electrical Adapters - Where to get?
OEM Electrical Adapters - Where to get?
I recently bought a kid's toy that comes with an adapter that does not have safety mark. Does anyone know where i can get a replacement that is safe to use?
The adapter says :-
INPUT 100-240VAC 50/60Hz 0.2A
OUTPUT 5.0VDC ~ 500mA
It's a 2-pin flatblade and is connected using USB cable.
My friend says Sim Lim probably has it but he doesn't have time to go search with me. Appreciate if some one can advise me exactly where to look for.
The adapter says :-
INPUT 100-240VAC 50/60Hz 0.2A
OUTPUT 5.0VDC ~ 500mA
It's a 2-pin flatblade and is connected using USB cable.
My friend says Sim Lim probably has it but he doesn't have time to go search with me. Appreciate if some one can advise me exactly where to look for.
thanks for the advice. i brought my whole set there yesterday in case i buy the wrong thing. i can't find one with safety mark at all even though the whole of simlim is flooded with usb chargers!! some are as cheap as $4.60 in those plastic bag, and in the same shop, the fella selling the same charger, but with nice hard plastic wrapping. i didn't dare to buy any yesterday 

Re: OEM Electrical Adapters - Where to get?
I've seen a universal adapter in Giant andin SelfFix.yokogi wrote:I recently bought a kid's toy that comes with an adapter that does not have safety mark. Does anyone know where i can get a replacement that is safe to use?
The adapter says :-
INPUT 100-240VAC 50/60Hz 0.2A
OUTPUT 5.0VDC ~ 500mA
It's a 2-pin flatblade and is connected using USB cable.
My friend says Sim Lim probably has it but he doesn't have time to go search with me. Appreciate if some one can advise me exactly where to look for.
It has a few Pin sizes and voltage output to choose from.
You might want to check it out.

a Jack of All Trade
The only safety problem I know can be an issue is if you are using a step down voltage transformer with a surge protected multisocket power strip. I think if you have the polarity reversed, you can create a spark, possibly creating a fire.
I'm no expert, but I haven't witnessed any problems with mechanical adapters and am not sure what a saftey mark even means for a mechanical adapter.
I'm no expert, but I haven't witnessed any problems with mechanical adapters and am not sure what a saftey mark even means for a mechanical adapter.
Yes, thanks for giving an idea of how dangerous it can be. I know fire may result but not sure HOW. Also wondering, how come so many adapters out there at Sim Lim doesn't come with Safety Mark. How does Spring Sg regulate them then? So if Safety Mark is not mandatory to be labelled even for safe to use adapters, then how do we recognise one?
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