M1 iMac power cord plug in India

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M1 iMac power cord plug in India

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The M1 iMac sold in India comes with a bigger plug at the business end of the power cord. This bigger plug requires a larger outlet (wall socket) that is generally used for higher power appliances such as ACs / washing machines / microwaves and isn’t too common around most houses.

So question for M1 iMac users in India:

How are you running your M1 iMac?

on a 16 amp socket without a spike guard
on a 6 amp socket via a plug adapter (so you can use spike guard / UPS)
(something else)

And how’s this working out so far?

I also contacted apple and left a feedback that they should just supply the regular US spec power cord (with the 3 pin plug).

Perhaps app,e isn’t aware that most spike guards and power extension boards (and some wall outlets) sold in India play well with US plugs. The attached pic shows the wall outlet in my home. The socket at the bottom right plays well with 2 pin and 3 pin US plugs.

My MacBook Pro (RIP, Om Shanti) was plugged into this with the original US plug.

Thanks.

Posted on Dec 19, 2021 2:27 AM

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hcsitas

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Dec 19, 2021 3:09 AM in response to ajsri

The adapter is future-proofed for 16A to be compatible with the iMac’s power supply which is capable of 100+ Watts. So even though the iMac today draws far less than 6A, it’s highly unlikely Apple will drop the connector from 16 to 6A. This is to allow them room to draw more amps to power a future accessory like a second display off its Thunderbolt port.

Have an electrician install a socket that’ll play with both 6 and 16A or use an adapter.

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ajsri Author

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Dec 19, 2021 3:33 AM in response to hcsitas

“This is to allow them room to draw more amps to power a future accessory like a second display off its Thunderbolt port.”

ugh. that feeling when you’re told that a possible future use as foreseen by apple in some users is at the root of your present woes… 🤦🏽‍♂️

“Have an electrician install a socket that’ll play with both 6 and 16A or use an adapter.”

going for the latter. an adapter will allow me to use a spike guard. also trying to procure a power cord from the US. No plans for a 2nd monitor so I won’t need the extra juice.

Thanks. Appreciate your time, efforts and patience 🙏🏽

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hcsitas

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Dec 19, 2021 3:49 AM in response to ajsri

You’re welcome. A spike guard is unnecessary, your external power adapter takes care of that. Neither is a UPS, assuming your use is personal and your installed programs have the auto-save feature combined with regular backups which TM can be configured to do.

In case you were unaware, your Mac is designed to recover from sudden power fails; no need for UPS-enabled smooth but hurried shuts when the power goes off.

At any rate, your decisions are final😁, the additional information is posted for information only. All the best, enjoy your new machine!

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M1 iMac power cord plug in India

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