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  blitz on 01/01/2013 - 00:45

  Power-wise, no problem: "2 AC adapters 8 NiMH rechargeable batteries". All you need is 8 rechargeables and you're good to go. They can be had at DSE or elsewhere, and you don't even have to use their recharger.

  Communication-wise, I think 927MHz is right on the edge of the RFID frequency band in Australia. No idea how that would affect other devices you might own (probably no effect). Somebody else might know this.

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  retiredfeline on 01/01/2013 - 05:34

  I'm more inclined to think that the batteries are built-in like cordless phones. Note the mention of a charging base. So the question is whether the adaptor can accept 230V. This I cannot work out. Even if it does you would need plug adaptors or some work with pliers. Why don't you contact the mfr?

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    blitz on 01/01/2013 - 06:17

    I think the chargers are modular. See here:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Angelcare-AC401-Deluxe-Movement-and-…

    http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=72044…

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      retiredfeline on 01/01/2013 - 07:57

      Ha, nice links. If you look at this image

      http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=72044…

      you will see that the adaptors are transformer based DC power supplies rated for 120VAC input and 7.5VDC output. You should look for replacement adaptors for 230VAC input and 7.5VDC output and having the same plug. Current requirements are light, only 150mA.

      Something like this, but not sure about the plug size

      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AC-to-DC-AU-7-5V-1A-1000mA-Switch…

      So you would have to spend extra. This may or may not wipe out your savings.

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        NotJustChickenDinner on 01/01/2013 - 09:27

        thanks everyone for your replies

        @greenpossum if the adapters are only $4 each, then definitely worth it

        The units are $349 at mothercare.com.au, about $250 from ebay/discount websites

        Amazon is $120 plus $15 postage

        just have to find the plug size then hey

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        retiredfeline on 01/01/2013 - 09:57

        $4 and 4 weeks wait.

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        NotJustChickenDinner on 01/01/2013 - 10:48

        4 weeks no problem, getting in early, not due til may :)

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        retiredfeline on 01/01/2013 - 15:06

        Lucky kid, OzB parents. :)

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  NotJustChickenDinner on 01/01/2013 - 22:41

  would this be the same

  http://dicksmith.com.au/product/M9985/dick-smith-regulated-a…

  seems to be 2.5amps compared to one - is that too much power.

  prefer from an aussie supplier, but with a chinese price tag :) - well up to $15

  China ones are $3.50

  anyone available in australia for $15-$20 ?
  or would these be $3.50 with the extra for the dick smith name?

  would it make a difference - just concerned about being plugged in all the time.

  cheers

  oh wait … would this work?
  http://dicksmith.com.au/product/M9931/regulated-ac-adaptor-4-5vdc-1-2a?CAWELAID=859327394&kw={keyword}&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CMzH2uqJx7QCFQE5pgodf3UArQ

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    retiredfeline on 01/01/2013 - 22:53

    The first you linked to doesn't have a 7.5V selection, which means you'll have to pick the next higher step, 9V, and this may generate more heat in the charger base. Whether this is detrimental in the long run, I cannot say without any knowledge of the base.

    The second one you linked to supplies only 4.5V and is unlikely to charge the batteries. You must match the voltage.

    BTW, there's no such thing as too much amperage. A low amp device will simply not will not draw as much current as the supply can provide, so you have more headroom. But 2.5A is simply overkill for a device that draws 0.15A. (For the fastidious, yes I know this is a simplification and I know about efficiency issues.)

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      NotJustChickenDinner on 01/01/2013 - 23:00

      ok thanks, might just go with the ebay ones.