Need a power strip

I just received my computer, monitor, and printer along with a 330V power strip today from the US. I know this will not work..and I've read the technical explanation why it won't work. I'm looking for a suggestion of what to do.  Ideally, I'd have a powerstrip-converter with a uk plug and american outlets, but I'm sure they don't exist. If I plug the strip into an outlet converter, I trip the circuit breaker.  It seems like a lot of people get away with plugging the strips into a converter. That doesn't look like it's an option for me. Any ideas??

Hiya!

You'll find that most PC hardware is multi voltage capable and it'll simply be a question of either flicking a switch (rarer nowadays) or the units power supply will be self/auto sensing on input voltages. The only thing left then to do is just get UK power cords to plug into your devices ( UK plug on one end and either the Kettle type and/or figure of 8 types at the other).

Once you're here, nip over to Argos or Wickes and pickup a 6 way extension lead with the Surge Protection and plug in all yer devices and bobs yer uncle!

Unless I'm missing something very obvious here, PC's, and peripherals CAN and ARE bought over to use quite regularly !

Hope this helps - if not, can you explain further, maybe show pics of your particular equipment and who/where said you can't use your equipment here!

Cheers! Dennis! West London & Slough UK!

wow, that'll be very easy I didn't realize you could just swap the cords. I'll give it a shot, thanks!

along with a 330V power strip

I don't think that's quite what you meant...... 

If I plug the strip into an outlet converter, I trip the circuit breaker. 

Your strip might be one aimed specifically at the computer market which incorporates MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) devices for surge protection.    The MOVs will be chosen for 120V use, and will see 240V as being a "surge" which needs clamping, thus tripping the breaker.

Just check the tags on each piece of equipment carefully to be sure they will run on 240V before swapping the power cords for U.K. ones and plugging in to the higher supply voltage.   Connecting a 120V-only device to 240V can be an expensive mistake.

Ok, will do. I've contacted Dell and haven't heard back from them. Can someone please send me a link to where I can buy these online?

I'm looking for power cords for the following pieces of equipment.

1701FLP Monitor
Optiplex GX150 Desktop PC

Virtually all modern PCs and monitors use the standard IEC power connector:




You can buy suitable cords in almost any store here which has computer accessories, or from various mail-order outlets, e.g.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Computer_Accessories_Index/Comp_Leads_4/index.html

Thanks again, Paul. Specifically, what should the PC say to be sure I don't ruin it when it's plugged in?

Disregard my last post. I think I've got it. I bought a power cord and flipped the switch on the back of my PC and it looks like it's working ok.