Re: DC plug tip converters?

From: Ken (user_at_domain.invalid)
Date: 01/16/05 

Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 20:15:48 GMT

Melissa wrote:
> Ken <user@domain.invalid> wrote :
>
>
>>Melissa wrote:
>>
>>>I have a universal ac adapter with one size plug tip and I want to plug
>>>it into something that takes a smaller sized plug tip. Without having
>>>to buy a whole new adapter power pack, does anyone know where I can
>>>just get a inexpensive package of plug tip adapters, that could change
>>>one size plug into another?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Try Radio Shack.
>>
>
>
> I did, all they have is their newer models of adapters with all kinds of
> expensive plugs to match. Planned obsolescence so they can rake you for
> more bucks.
>

        You may be right, but did you check in the section where the electronic
components are located?? There might be a separate section for power
adapters and wall warts, which of course would be more costly.

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