ped Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Hi folks Ive got this adapter for charging my Backbeat. I have to use an adapter for a UK plug. Is there a UK equivalent that won’t explode in my face? Cant see anything that matches exactly on eBay. 14v 1.2A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Bad jokes thread? See fryer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cribbin Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 That power supply is fine it's universal 100-240 volts. It will happily work over here, just need a travel adapter and job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, John Cribbin said: That power supply is fine it's universal 100-240 volts. It will happily work over here, just need a travel adapter and job done. Hi John yes it works fine but looking for a uk equivalent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Here's a 14v adaptor on Amazon. 3amp rating is fine, your Backbeat will only take what it needs. https://www.amazon.co.uk/ARyee-S19B300NW-S19B360BW-S22B360HW-S22A330BW/dp/B079M8R6Y2/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigguy2017 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 There's this (somewhat dubious) article MyVolts 14V DC power cable compatible with Creative D200 Bluetooth speaker - UK plug: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories 14VDC 2A - doesn't show if it's centre hot or not, or what size DC connector - might be work asking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Did you buy you Backbeat new? If so where from? UK consumer law states that all electrical appliances must be sold with a UK standard 13A plug or a fused adaptor that fits permanently over the existing plug completely enclosing all the contacts. Supplying a plug-in adaptor is not acceptable. If this was bought new go back to the company you got it from and insist that they either supply a PSU with a UK plug on it, or a legally acceptable locking adaptor for the supplied PSU FoC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 13 minutes ago, BigRedX said: Did you buy you Backbeat new? If so where from? UK consumer law states that all electrical appliances must be sold with a UK standard 13A plug or a fused adaptor that fits permanently over the existing plug completely enclosing all the contacts. Supplying a plug-in adaptor is not acceptable. If this was bought new go back to the company you got it from and insist that they either supply a PSU with a UK plug on it, or a legally acceptable locking adaptor for the supplied PSU FoC. No it was used and probably from the US. I don’t mind using an adapter as it fits in the case with the US plug better but if I’m going to leave it plugged in at home somewhere out of the way then the superior UK plug gets a thumbs up. No biggie if it’s going to be complicated which it sounds like it will be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 14 hours ago, ikay said: Here's a 14v adaptor on Amazon. 3amp rating is fine, your Backbeat will only take what it needs. https://www.amazon.co.uk/ARyee-S19B300NW-S19B360BW-S22B360HW-S22A330BW/dp/B079M8R6Y2/ This one is centre positive: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00YTXUULI/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B00YTXUULI&pd_rd_w=VGobV&pf_rd_p=4c7674c8-9ecc-44d6-badd-dc77c2e64a92&pd_rd_wg=hFkUO&pf_rd_r=XEZTGRC3DPQ379YT5M9W&pd_rd_r=5045a9e2-4a1b-4128-b04a-6d72791eec80&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMEpIQ1lVMFRPU09VJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzc1ODE0T05HS0pJSklLRlMxJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMDkxNjYzU0RKSDFVWkU2V0U4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Thanks, I'll measure the connector etc. In the meantime I've emailed Backbeat to see if they can recommend a suitable UK one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Sorry it's hard to see in first pic, yes I need centre positive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 According to this photo, your PSU comes from Germany and the plug is a typical EU one (Italian and Swiss ones are different). It doesn't help for your quest, but it might help you locating where you bought it, but certainly not the USA if it's the PSU that came with. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 It’s all foreign muck as far as I’m concerned 🤭 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) This looks like it's what you want https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC14V-2A-UK-EU-US-AU-Adapter-AC-to-DC-Converter-Power-Supply-Adapter-5-5-2-PCL/154233414667?hash=item23e907240b:g:CnIAAOSwylpfz0LV&var=454339966712 Select UK version from drop-down box. Just need to double check that the DC plug is the correct size. Edited February 7, 2021 by obbm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Beware El Cheapo wall warts and PSUs. I've tried several and they all produce a horrible audible spike. The voltages claimed and printed on them bear little resemblance to reality if you measure them. There's a reason PSUs from Voodoo, Strymon et al don't cost £9.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, Dan Dare said: Beware El Cheapo wall warts and PSUs. I've tried several and they all produce a horrible audible spike. The voltages claimed and printed on them bear little resemblance to reality if you measure them. There's a reason PSUs from Voodoo, Strymon et al don't cost £9.99. Oh definitely, however if this one makes a noise it’s fine as it’ll only be used to charge something up every now and then. As long as it doesn’t kill my face it’ll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 it's not the cheapest but this one seems to match the requirements and i would expect it to be reliable and stable. RS PRO 14V dc Power Supply, 35W, 2.5A | RS Components (rs-online.com) you will need a "figure of 8" cable for it but they're very common so i would expect you would have one somewhere already. the only thing i would check is the size of the plug, the rs one is a very common size (5.5x2.1) which i belive is the same as the standard pedal input size as used by Boss et al. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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