2-pin to 3-pin (Chinese made product)

[pooksahib]

Hi. I've just bought a new media player (MECOOL M8S Pro+) which came with an adapter (see pic). I've read that it should really have a 'converter plug' which I'll get but in the meantime:
- do these adapters pose an actual danger?
- my existing media player has a 'made for UK' power pack/socket. Could I plug that into the new device (assuming it has the same V & A numbers)?
Thank you

 

[JohnW2]

- do these adapters pose an actual danger?

Unfortunately, the simple answer is 'yes' - that is a diabolical object!

- my existing media player has a 'made for UK' power pack/socket. Could I plug that into the new device (assuming it has the same V & A numbers)?

Possibly. In theory, if it provides 5V DC and can supply at least 2A (and has an appropriate plug on the end for your media player), it should work.

Kind Regards, John

 

[bernardgreen]

If you do use a different supply ( advisable given the dubious construction of this device ) then check the polarity of the fitted plug matches this.

Some have the centre to Negative

 

[pooksahib]

Thanks guys. I've unplugged the existing player and attached a pic of the power pack/plug's label. I think it meets with what you say above but would welcome your confirmation. Thanks again.

 

[JohnW2]

Thanks guys. I've unplugged the existing player and attached a pic of the power pack/plug's label. I think it meets with what you say above but would welcome your confirmation.

NO. That one has a 12V DC output, which might well kill your media player. You need one with a 5V DC output.

Kind Regards, John

 

[flameport]

That is a 12V power supply, so it is NOT suitable.

 

[pooksahib]

OK, I just assumed that a 12V supply would 'cover' a 5V device. That's why I come here...
And, while I'm here, is this all I need?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Euro-to-U...374697?hash=item3ae59cffa9:g:u-YAAOSw8HBZKTIW
Thanks once more.

 

[pooksahib]

Or should I get this?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Sup...&qid=1504276882&sr=8-1&keywords=5v+dc+adapter

Actually, this has confused me – the product description says “With charger jack size of 3.5mm”. Is that the length or the diameter? The picture gives a diameter of 5.5mm (total) and 2.5mm (core). My new Chinese adapter measures roughly 5mm total diameter and is 1cm long. So it's the length that's bugging me – do they differ or will they all be 1cm long (the metal part of it)? Many thanks.

 

[JohnW2]

OK, I just assumed that a 12V supply would 'cover' a 5V device. That's why I come here...

No - it must be 5V. The current capability has to be at least 2A, but it wouldn't matter if it were higher.

And, while I'm here, is this all I need?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Euro-to-U...374697?hash=item3ae59cffa9:g:u-YAAOSw8HBZKTIW

That looks fairly reasonable.

Kind Regards, John

 

[JohnW2]

Or should I get this? .... Actually, this has confused me – the product description says “With charger jack size of 3.5mm”. Is that the length or the diameter? The picture gives a diameter of 5.5mm (total) and 2.5mm (core). My new Chinese adapter measures roughly 5mm total diameter and is 1cm long. So it's the length that's bugging me – do they differ or will they all be 1cm long (the metal part of it)?

The 3.5mm is the outer diameter, but the 'internal' core diameter also has to be right. The length does not matter (within reason).

Kind Regards, John

 

[winston1]

This is what you need.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Europ...867187&hash=item1c8e1a41b8:g:~ZAAAOSw74NZjaQV

 

[JohnW2]

This is what you need. ... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Europ...867187&hash=item1c8e1a41b8:g:~ZAAAOSw74NZjaQV

There is surely no way that the OP's 'euro wall wart' would fit into that, is there?

Kind Regards, John

 

[plugwash]

Why wouldn't it? The OPs wall wart appears to have the pins on a protrouding part as is normal in Europe.

 

[pooksahib]

This is what led me to look for a new plug, it's from this site:
http://www.pat-testing-training.net/articles/non-uk-plug-adaptors.php
See the end of the article: "The conversion plug must enclose the non-UK plug and it must be designed so that it can only be removed by using a tool".

Which would make winston1's solution non-regulation, no?

 

[EFLImpudence]

There is surely no way that the OP's 'euro wall wart' would fit into that, is there?