Using us iMac in europe

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Using us iMac in europe

Hi! We purchased an iMac in Panama in 2018 and are in Europe now. Do we need a power adapter for using it? On the plug of the iMac it’s written 140v

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iMac 21.5" 4K, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 20, 2020 11:55 AM

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Kappy

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Jan 20, 2020 11:46 PM in response to maret112

I'm just saying what is typical of all the Mac power supplies I've used. From iMac specs:

Electrical and Operating Requirements

Line voltage: 100–240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet

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VikingOSX

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Jan 21, 2020 3:17 AM in response to maret112

Go to the nearest Apple Store, or Apple Authored Reseller/Service Center and purchase either a new power cable with the correct connector for you European locale, or a plug converter kit. See what the local market suggests for a surge protector too, in case the local power grid deliver is in poor shape. As stated, the iMac power supply is auto-sensing within the voltage delivery limits.

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