[SOLVED] Using travel adapter for PSU

[Can't find a unsername]

I bought my PSU online and the plug is for UK, so I've got 2 questions:

1. Is it safe to use a travel adapter to plug in my pc
2. My adapter is rated at 250v 13a while the plug is rated at 125v 15a; would I be able to use them together?

 

[alceryes]

It looks like the adapter isn't rated for the amperage that the plug is. It might work with the adapter getting a bit hot. The problem is the quality. I've seen many travel adapters and the lion's share of them are horrible/cheap construction. I've even had a couple dead out of the box.
Look at the fine print on both the 'plug' PSU and 'adapter'. Make sure they both say 120v to 240v (or something around that range). You're always taking a chance with the majority of the cheap travel adapters though.

 

[sizzling]

PSU use the standard 3 pin kettle type connector. Why not just get a new cable. 250v 13A = 3,250W vs 125v 15A = 1,875W. Then I highly doubt you are running a PSU that needs >1000W. In short the adapter will work assuming it is well built, if it has a genuine CE mark you will be OK. However the best option is replacing the cable.

 

[Can't find a unsername]

PSU use the standard 3 pin kettle type connector. Why not just get a new cable. 250v 13A = 3,250W vs 125v 15A = 1,875W. Then I highly doubt you are running a PSU that needs >1000W. In short the adapter will work assuming it is well built, if it has a genuine CE mark you will be OK. However the best option is replacing the cable.

Yeah I think I ought to get a new one. I feel really stupid now cause a hardware store nearby my place has exactly what I need, but I remembered the shape of the PSU's connector wrongly and didn't buy the cable :/

Thanks anyway

 

[Can't find a unsername]

It looks like the adapter isn't rated for the amperage that the plug is. It might work with the adapter getting a bit hot. The problem is the quality. I've seen many travel adapters and the lion's share of them are horrible/cheap construction. I've even had a couple dead out of the box.
Look at the fine print on both the 'plug' PSU and 'adapter'. Make sure they both say 120v to 240v (or something around that range). You're always taking a chance with the majority of the cheap travel adapters though.

Thank you!