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How to Choose the Right Electrical Adapter?


When your original adapter stops working, it can be challenging to find another adapter capable of fulfilling your device's power requirements. In addition, the wrong adapter can leave your device uncharged or even lead to damage.

The best way to ensure that you choose the correct adapter is by consulting with the device's manufacturer regarding the model number and adapter specifications. However, if you are looking for alternate options, this blog will help you choose the best suitable adapter for your device.

What Are Adapters?

When you want to make your electronic device compatible with another piece of hardware or electronic device for proper functioning, an adapter is required. Some adapters help convert specific power requirements, such as current and voltage, while others work as connectors. These adapters are typically needed for battery-operated power devices, such as laptops, mobile phones, etc.

Difference Between Adapters and Converters

Usually, we use an adapter when the input terminal does not match the plug. For example, we use an adapter to connect two incompatible devices, whereas converters are used when you need to change the power from AC to DC or DC to AC. Converters help in maintaining the electrical energy flow from one source to another.

What Are Grounded or Non-Grounded Adapters?

Most non-grounded adapters are two-prong plugs that can work with dual-voltage. You can use these adapters to charge smartphones, tablets, cameras, and laptops from a wall outlet. Grounded adapter plugs can work with two-prong and three-prong configurations. Therefore, grounded adapters can work with all types of plugs.

Types of Adapters

There are three types of adapters used explicitly by US travelers:
  • Continental Europe Adapter Plug - This is a non-grounded adapter usually used in parts of South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
  • UK Adapter Plug - The UK adapter plug is a non-grounded adapter that works in England, Ireland, Scotland, China, Hong Kong, the Middle East, and Africa.
  • Australia/China Adapter Plug - As the name suggests, it is used in different parts of China, all parts of Australia and New Zealand, parts of South America, and the South Pacific. It is a non-grounded adapter.

How to Choose Suitable Adapter for Your Device

If you do not know much about your adapter needs, we will help you. If your adapter is not working, do not rush to get a solution. Just relax, inspect your device, and check the voltage or mAh/A label. A user manual can help you to find additional information about your device.

Steps to Finding the Right Adapter

Step 1: Usually, polarity determines the direction of the current that will flow through the device. You will never want current to flow in the reverse direction of your device. Hence, you need to find your connector's negative and positive elements. Your adapter and device should have a label or tag indicating their polarity with a negative or positive symbol. Check if the polarity marks on your adapter and device are the same. If it is the same, then do the next step. If both are not the same, do not plug the connector into the device.
Step 2: Check if the connector is capable of being plugged into the device. If the connector does not fit into your device, the adaptor will not work for you.
Step 3: The adapter needs to provide the required current and voltage to power the device. Thus, make sure your adapter fulfills this criterion.

Conclusion

While following the above steps to choose a suitable adapter for your device, quality is paramount. However, ASAP Parts 360 is on the same page if you are all about top quality hardware devices. We at ASAP Parts 360 offer a wide range of civil and military aviation parts, hardware, and electrical connector parts, including all types of adapters, cables, and connectors. Therefore, if you require the finest adapter manufactured by reputable manufacturers, contact us today to fulfill all your requirements quickly. Our dedicated team will respond to all requests within 15 minutes or less!

  1. david atkinson
  2. Posted on April 7, 2022
  3. electrical connectors

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