Power Supply for use in the UAE

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Power Supply for use in the UAE

Hi,

I just bought an AirPort Time Capsule and a Apple TV (4th gen). I am relocating to Dubai for work and I plan to take these with me. I'm having trouble figuring out how to replace the power supply for use in Dubai (plug type G).

Can I simply buy a travel voltage converter?
What about the frequency difference (US is 60Hz and UAE is 50Hz)?
Could I just buy an "EnergyPal Travel Charging Station ETCS04" and plug them in directly?

Thanks for any help!

Mac Pro, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Feb 15, 2016 7:20 AM

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Answer 1

Bob Timmons

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Feb 16, 2016 7:49 PM in response to cwjr

The AIrPort Time Capsule and Apple TV run on 100-240 Volts and 50/60 Hz automatically, so they will work just about anywhere in the world if you have the right wall plug adapter. A voltage converter is NOT needed.

You can buy the adapters that you need at any AirPort shop, luggage store, most local hotels in Dubai, etc. If I remember correctly, Dubai uses the same type of plug that it used in the U.K., so that should work as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Ceptics-Grounded-Universal-Plug-Adapter/dp/B0080R95XI/ref= sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455557366&sr=8-1&key…

I don't think higher 5 GHz channels are allowed in Dubai, so be sure to set the Time Capsule to use a lower numbered 5 GHz channel......36, 40, 44 or 48.

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cwjr Author

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Feb 16, 2016 7:07 PM in response to Bob Timmons

Thanks Bob.

I was thinking of using this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016CHUPB8/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1& smid=A3W0RZ2AJLB5 ? You think this would work?

Thanks for the tip on 5 GHz

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Answer 3

Bob Timmons

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Feb 16, 2016 7:49 PM in response to cwjr

Sorry, I have not used a product like this, so cannot say how well.....or even if.....it might work.

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