[X4U] world adapter kit

[John Erdman]

Go to the Apple support page located  at

http://support.apple.com/specs/powermac/Power_Mac_G4_Quicksilver.html

Here are the electrical  requirements. 50 vs 60 Hz is not an issue.

Electrical requirements and agency approvals
	• Line voltage: 115V AC (90V to 132V AC) or 230V AC (180V to 264V AC)
	• Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz, single phase
	• Maximum continuous power: 360W

HTH,
John

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> On May 9, 2008, at 1:12 PM, Linda wrote:
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>> On 5/9/08 12:54 PM, Jon wrote:
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>>> However, the Quicksilver model, for example, would require a
>>> converter, as would the current Mac Pro. Apparently. (Both
>>> specs say 100-120 volts or 200/220-240 volts; the "or" means,
>>> to me, that a converter is required in 220 volt countries. So the
>>> pro models vary.
>>
>> I had a Quicksilver (PowerMac G4 dual 800) and there was a switch  
>> on the back to select your voltage. No converter needed, you simply  
>> needed to choose your voltage with that switch. See page 8 of the  
>> Setup Guide. <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50018>
>>
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> I am *NOT* an expert in this area... but I think the main issue is  
> 50 vs 60 cycles. The 110 and 220 is easily done (like you said) a  
> flip of a switch (provided there is on).
>
> Ed
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