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I need a power supply for the Orbi RBS50Y that works in Portugal - 220v. The one that comes with the equipment is only rated for 100-120v
DiogoHC wrote:
I need a power supply for the Orbi RBS50Y that works in Portugal - 220v. The one that comes with the equipment is only rated for 100-120v
It will work on 240 volts. Ignore the label.
Been there, done that. You just need an adpter for US - Portugal sockets.
What's the model number On the adapter? AD2110F10?
More than a year on, it still works.
If you don't have a use for the one you're using, i'd try plugging it in and seeing if it worked (in a safe spot). I know that many that are used in the EU only have rated to 120v on the plugs but work up to 220v. If you plug it in and test it and it works. yaaaa. If its not rated, it blows and potentially trips a breaker.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/RBK20W-Power-Supply-Moving-US-to-Europe/td-p/1806838
plemans wrote:I know that many that are used in the EU only have rated to 120v on the plugs but work up to 220v. If you plug it in and test it and it works. yaaaa. If its not rated, it blows and potentially trips a breaker.
Or it will cause a fire. Good luck explaining your insurance company! In my opinion these advices here are criminal.
Of course e.g. Amazon will deliver US power supplies if people are going to order from online stores intended for other contients. Netgear does supply the correct power supplies to the distribution channels for each market.
schumaku wrote:
Netgear does supply the correct power supplies to the distribution channels for each market.This is great news. I have been wanting to purchase an "official" Netgear power supply for the RBS50Y. Can you post a link to the distribution channel that carries them in the US?
CrimpOn wrote:
schumaku wrote:
Netgear does supply the correct power supplies to the distribution channels for each market.I have been wanting to purchase an "official" Netgear power supply for the RBS50Y. Can you post a link to the distribution channel that carries them in the US?
Mistaken - I've intended to state that Netgear products intended to be sold and used in a certain market, come with the appropriate power supply. RBS50Y-200EUS does come with an Europe and UK power supply, the RBS50Y-100NAS comes with an US power supply. Spare parts are a different story - especially for "exotic" product versions. Yes, Netgear (and Arlo - they have even more exotic connector power supplies) do indeed a bad job on the subject.
Christian_R is certainy able assist to get a correct spare part over the Netgear support organisation.
michaelkenward I'm aware that the internals of the different versions of switched power supplies can be very similar. Most switched power supplies (not transformator bricks) specified for 230/240 V AC have markings for 110...230/240V AC. But no the other way round.... The fact that it does work does not make it correct and legal. I'm not willing to become responsive for a fire. Appears you are...
schumaku wrote:
plemans wrote:
I know that many that are used in the EU only have rated to 120v on the plugs but work up to 220v. If you plug it in and test it and it works. yaaaa. If its not rated, it blows and potentially trips a breaker.
Or it will cause a fire. Good luck explaining your insurance company! In my opinion these advices here are criminal.
Most unlikely. That's just scaremongering.
A mains adapter is a low power device. The most likely outcome with an "overvolt" event is a quick bang and perhaps a bit of smoke.
If you use a fused extension lead, then you may blow a fuse.
The worst outcome would be for the circuit breaker to kick in.
If you are paranoid, plug the thing away from home.
But I am with plemans mostly because I have tried a pile of Netgear adapters with the "wrong" voltage. Not one has caused problems or even gone bang.
Indeed, I'd be happy to check any part number against my own box of spare adapters.
