Re: IP-9258 Remote Power Thingo

[gordonb.2qu1o@xxxxxxxxxxx (Gordon Burditt)]

>I saw one of these on geeks for $64 but it is the 9258T model designed
>for US/TW/JP according to the manual. The 'S' model is designed for AU/
>EU/UK. The local stores that stock these kinds of gizmos in Australia
>charge at least several hundred for this same unit! Would it be
>possible to run a 'T' model here without any major dramas or am I
>gonna come home after my 3 week vacation to find my home burnt to the
>ground??

The USA uses 110-120VAC 60Hz.  According to a handy web site, Australia
uses 240VAC 50Hz.  I expect that if you try using the model designed
for the USA in an Australian outlet, it will fail before you get your
hand off the module or the switch controlling the outlet.  Smoke and
fire are optional.