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pppez80

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Hello —

See title.

I am bringing my Mac Pro 2013 from the US to Europe — what do I need to consider voltage wise?

The electric cable — at least externally — does not have any kind of voltage transformer like the Macbook Pros do; does that mean I need to buy any additional equioment before plugging in my machine the first time?
 
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pppez80 said:
Hello —

See title.

I am bringing my Mac Pro 2013 from the US to Europe — what do I need to consider voltage wise?

The electric cable — at least externally — does not have any kind of voltage transformer like the Macbook Pros do; does that mean I need to buy any additional equioment before plugging in my machine the first time?
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late-2013 Mac Pro power supply is internal and worldwide compatible (100-240V, 50 to 60Hz), you just need the correct power cord or an adapter (NEMA to the destination country standard).

I'd buy the correct cable.
 
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You shouldn't have to worry anything but the cable.
From Mac Pro 6,1 specs sheet:
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More importantly, how are you shipping it?
Not sure if you can take something electrical that large into the cabin.
 
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chscag said:
This is what you need:

www.apple.com

Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

The Apple World Travel Adapter Kit lets you connec to electrical outlets around the world with unique seven AC plugs. Get fast, free shipping.
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No that’s a set of adapters for a MacBook external power brick, not what you want for a Mac Pro.

What is needed is a regular IEC C13 power cord for whatever country you are going to (sometimes incorrectly called a kettle lead). If it’s like the older Mac Pro tower then the Apple version has a flange that fits flush with the case, but a generic one works just as well.

Or, just get a regular travel adapter before you go (probably easier to get in the US) - just don’t use it to plug in your hair dryer....
 
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pppez80

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tsialex said:
late-2013 Mac Pro power supply is internal and worldwide compatible (100-240V, 50 to 60Hz), you just need the correct power cord or an adapter (NEMA to the destination country standard).

I'd buy the correct cable.
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hmm i brought the US cable; can i just put an ordinary adapter on top or would that call for problems?
 
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KeesMacPro said:
Actually , this is all you need:
www.amazon.com

C2G Legrand European Power Cord, Replacement Power Cord with 18 AWG Power Cable, 8 Foot European Plug Power Cord, Black, 1 Count, C2G 03138

Use U.S. electronics across Europe. One end of this power cord will work with most PCs, monitors, scanners, printers and other devices that use the 3-pin shroud power connector; the other end features a 2-prong Schuko European plug. The female connector plugs directly into device, while the male ...
www.amazon.com
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Most of the world uses German Schuko type sockets and power cords. In Europe, Britain is the only exception. (The cables you linked are the British type.)

France also has slightly different wall sockets. The grounding pin is placed differently. But most power cords sold use the CEE 7/7 plug, that is able to mate with the standard Schuko and the French variant. See the map in this article.

en.wikipedia.org

Schuko - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org

The Mac or computer end of power cords is globally standardized. You can grab the power cord from any European PC or high wattage appliance.
 
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Petri Krohn said:
Most of the world uses German Schuko type sockets and power cords. In Europe, Britain is the only exception. (The cables you linked are the British type.)

France also has slightly different wall sockets. The grounding pin is placed differently. But most power cords sold use the CEE 7/7 plug, that is able to mate with the standard Schuko and the French variant. See the map in this article.
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Well, as far as I could see I linked a SchutzKontakt standard plug , also compatible with the different earth contact used in e.g France, so I could be mistaken...... but I'm afraid not ; )
Petri Krohn said:
The Mac or computer end of power cords is globally standardized. You can grab the power cord from any European PC or high wattage appliance.
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That's exactly why I posted it.
 
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