Computer surplus/recycle store in Sydney? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: tchicago
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2022, 09:09:03 am
content: Hi, All,I'll be visiting my relatives in Sydney area, and I'll need to buy a bunch of power cables with IEC (Mickey Mouse) connectors on one side and the Australian power plug on the other end. Also need a bunch of cables with similar 2-wire connectors and with Australian plugs on the other ends - like those that were used on the old VCRs. Maybe will also need a bunch of Australia->US socket adapters.Are there any computer recycle/surplus stores that would have those cheap?I know I can pay $24.99 for each new shrink-wrapped blister-packed cable in typical computer stores, but my religion does not permit me to go this route.(Sydney - as in Australia, not US or Canada which have multiple Sydneys each)

author: austfox
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2022, 09:28:46 am
content: I'm not sure about recyclers, but Bunnings Warehouse have both types for under $6 each.

author: tchicago
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2022, 04:37:17 pm
content: Quote from: austfox on December 14, 2022, 09:28:46 amThanks! Sounds like the retailers in Australia are way less greedy than in the other countries

author: IconicPCB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2022, 07:55:56 pm
content: check outttps://www.australiancomputertraders.com.au/accessories-software/they are in Brisbane only a day away by courier service

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 15, 2022, 09:58:59 pm
content: Quote from: tchicago on December 14, 2022, 04:37:17 pmBunnings are pretty good all round, but I would check stock before making a trip as sometimes a particular store might run out of an item.My quick check shows:The IEC lead in stock at all the stores around mehttps://www.bunnings.com.au/jackson-1-2m-replacement-iec-lead_p4420134The Figure 8 lead in stock at half the stores around mehttps://www.bunnings.com.au/jackson-replacement-figure-8-lead-1-2m_p0259680

author: buta
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 17, 2022, 05:18:57 am
content: travel adaptorshttps://www.jaycar.com.au/search?text=travelhttps://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=travel+adaptor&sort=BoostOrder&page=1us to oz adaptorshttps://www.jaycar.com.au/search?text=inbound

author: tchicago
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2022, 10:01:00 pm
content: Thanks everyone for recommendations! Found all I needed in Bunnings @Dural.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 22, 2022, 02:57:20 am
content: Forgive me for starting the obvious - but it's 230V 50Hz here. (That's the official figures. It's more like 240V.)(Just covering the bases)

author: tchicago
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2022, 03:56:03 am
content: These days, it is nearly impossible to find a modern electronic (SMPS-powered) device that is not spec'd for worldwide voltage range of 100-240V and universal frequency. For manufacturers it is actually cheaper to design and then produce mass quantity of single universal power supply model with exchangeable plugs instead of multiple country specific ones.Some oldschool devices, non-battery power tools, home power appliances like washer-driers-irons - yes, they are not universal. Some due to historical reasons (looking at you Weller), some due to the fact that it will make them cost significantly more, or will make them less power efficient.

author: Whales
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2022, 09:14:56 am
content: It's a bit far from Dural, but always worth checking outThe Bowertoo. They do lots of re-use & repair of old electronics.