Numpty power supply question

Posted by: Mike1951 on 30 January 2016

I'm in the process of emigrating and the proposed power supply is: 220 Volts AC 50Hz from a two-pin plug. Will this drive my NAIM CDX/XPS etc. stack, properly?

Posted on: 30 January 2016 by Richard Dane

If the kit is currently rated for 230V 50hz then yes, you should be fine. But if its currently configured for 115V 60hz then no, it needs to be converted.

Posted on: 30 January 2016 by Mike1951

Oh. How do I find out how it's "configured?

Posted on: 30 January 2016 by hungryhalibut

Where do you live? If it works in the UK it will be fine. But if you are in the US it won't.

Posted on: 30 January 2016 by Finkfan

It will be labelled on the back of the box. Either 220v or 115v

Posted on: 30 January 2016 by Richard Dane

It will be labelled as either 230v or 115v.

Posted on: 30 January 2016 by Finkfan

Finkfan posted:
It will be labelled on the back of the box. Either 220v or 115v

Ah yes. My mistake. 230v of course

Posted on: 30 January 2016 by Stoik

Two pins won't do alone, you'll need to find a way to a correct earthing tap to assure a safe operation of your equipment, as most of Naim ones are rated Class One and need earthing.

Bye.

Posted on: 05 February 2016 by Mike1951

So, hmm. There I am, three-pin English plug into a two-pin Spanish plug and no house-wired earth available. What's my next move, exactly?

Posted on: 05 February 2016 by Richard Dane

In Spain you should have IEC Type F sockets - round plug with two pins and earth contacts on the circumference of the plug and on the round recess on the socket.

Are you sure there is no earth on the house? If not, or if you're not sure, I would contact a local electrician as your next move. Naim kit must be earthed for safety.

Your local distributor can supply Naim Schucko mains leads that are appropriate for use in Spain.