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Q: original power cord for Macintosh plus

Hi everyone!

I'd like to buy a Macintosh plus on the internet, but there's no power cord. What type should I use?

I saw on the web some IEC C13 and IEC C15. But which one fits the computer?

I can't buy an original power cord because I live in France and these are EXTREMELY RARE to find with the correct plug!

 

PS the computer in question has a 240V voltage, can I simply plug it on the wall socket without damaging it or do I need a transformer?

 

Thanks.

Posted on May 13, 2014 2:36 PM

by Jan Hedlund,Solvedanswer
Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund
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A:

>But what about the Amps? On the computer it's 0.5A. I know that Macintoshes sold in the US have 1 Amp maximum.

 

Since the US mains voltage is approx. ½ of the 220-240 V, that is logical (the resulting power would be the same).

 

>Do I need a fuse to plug it on the wall or is that ok?

 

That depends upon the local rules/regulations/standards.

 

In Sweden (where we have 230 V, 50 Hz), the fuse is in a central box (typically, 6 A or 10 A). The cord set here does not have an additional fuse.

 

Certain countries may have a fuse in the wall outlet, or in the power plug.

 

Jan

Posted on May 14, 2014 4:26 AM

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  • by Jan Hedlund,Helpful

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund May 13, 2014 10:00 PM in response to Bad Gold Eagle
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    May 13, 2014 10:00 PM in response to Bad Gold Eagle

    Hi,

     

    At least the Macintosh Plus computers that I have looked at use an earthed power cord set with a C13 style connector and a local power plug. This is the same type of standard cord set used for most desktop computers.

     

    Double-check the voltage and the frequency on the Macintosh Plus label (it may say something like 220-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz). If this is in accordance with the voltage and frequency in your country, the computer can be used as it is.

     

    Jan

  • by Bad Gold Eagle,

    Bad Gold Eagle Bad Gold Eagle May 14, 2014 1:23 AM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    May 14, 2014 1:23 AM in response to Jan Hedlund

    Thanks.

    I've just checked the specs: 220-240V (as it is the M001AP model with P standing for Power i imagine, all computers with a model number ending with a P are 220-240V). So the voltage is good.

    The frequency is good also.

    But what about the Amps? On the computer it's 0.5A. I know that Macintoshes sold in the US have 1 Amp maximum. Do I need a fuse to plug it on the wall or is that ok?

  • by Jan Hedlund,Solvedanswer

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund May 14, 2014 4:26 AM in response to Bad Gold Eagle
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    May 14, 2014 4:26 AM in response to Bad Gold Eagle

    >But what about the Amps? On the computer it's 0.5A. I know that Macintoshes sold in the US have 1 Amp maximum.

     

    Since the US mains voltage is approx. ½ of the 220-240 V, that is logical (the resulting power would be the same).

     

    >Do I need a fuse to plug it on the wall or is that ok?

     

    That depends upon the local rules/regulations/standards.

     

    In Sweden (where we have 230 V, 50 Hz), the fuse is in a central box (typically, 6 A or 10 A). The cord set here does not have an additional fuse.

     

    Certain countries may have a fuse in the wall outlet, or in the power plug.

     

    Jan

  • by Bad Gold Eagle,

    Bad Gold Eagle Bad Gold Eagle May 14, 2014 9:57 AM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    May 14, 2014 9:57 AM in response to Jan Hedlund

    In France, it's about the same.

    So the fuse is in the Mac itself, there's no need for an additional fuse then.

    Thanks a lot.

  • by ndreuillet,

    ndreuillet ndreuillet May 25, 2014 1:25 PM in response to Bad Gold Eagle
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    May 25, 2014 1:25 PM in response to Bad Gold Eagle

    Salut, je suis français et je tombe sur ton post. J'ai récupéré un macintosh original 128 k (model m0001p).

    Je n'ai pas le cable d'alimentation. Connais tu la référence du cable et ou se le procurer ? Et 2ème question, je n'ai pas de disquette et de ce que je lis sur les forums ou sites, il faut des disquettes pour lancer le système ? En saistu un peu plus ? Merci. Nicolas (ndreuillet@hotmail.com)

  • by Bad Gold Eagle,

    Bad Gold Eagle Bad Gold Eagle May 28, 2014 10:10 AM in response to ndreuillet
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    May 28, 2014 10:10 AM in response to ndreuillet

    Salut!

    Le 128k est une très belle machine! C'est cool que tu ait pu en obtenir un, car si tu regarde un peu sur ebay, ils coutent très cher! En fait j'ai piqué le cable de ma vieille ps3, il s'agit d'un iec c13 (embout carré) et ça marche très bien. Pas besoin d'adaptateur pour les prises françaises.

    Maintenant, quant aux disquettes, oui, il en faut une si tu n'aa pas de disque dur externe (exemple: apple hd 20).

    Mais attention, pas n'importe laquelle! C'est un 128k, donc son lecteur de disquette interne est un lecteur de disquette 400k et les disquettes "classiques" ne conviendront pas: les mac plus ont des 800k (le mien par exemple) alors que cetrains SE ont des 1.44MB. Moi, j'ai eu de la chance, il y en avait une avec le mien!

    Le mieux est de faire un tour chez ebay, car même pour en éditer une soi même, c'est pas simple.

    Sinon, tu peux essayer ça: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/How-to-Generate-Floppy-Disks-for-Old-Maci ntosh-Computers/1713/7

  • by Bad Gold Eagle,

    Bad Gold Eagle Bad Gold Eagle May 28, 2014 10:12 AM in response to Bad Gold Eagle
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    May 28, 2014 10:12 AM in response to Bad Gold Eagle

    Edit: le 128k ne supporte pas les disques durs. Il est donc obligatoire d'avoir une disquette pour le démarrer.