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Title: Power adaptor
Post by: Just One More on July 29, 2010, 06:03:20 PM
I have an external hard drive and need a replacement adaptor for it. I've managed to find a magnifying glass to read the text on it and the basic information is:

Input : 100-240V - 50-60Hz 0.5A Max
Output : 12V ---- 1.5A

Maplins had every one but the one I wanted  Banghead . I'm looking online, but some sites include comments about milliamps etc which confuses the hell out of me. Any of you technically minded bods care to offer some advice or point me to one online?

Any help is greatly appreciated
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2010, 06:07:08 PM
Growler is yer man.
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: GROWLER on July 29, 2010, 06:10:44 PM
Quote from: Nick on July 29, 2010, 06:07:08 PM
Growler is yer man.

No, I'm his bessy friend. cloud9:
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 29, 2010, 06:15:53 PM
Tel is yer man.
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Snoopy on July 29, 2010, 06:19:43 PM
 8)

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/NMNA338.html?ad_group=NM+NA338&source=adwords&kw=power%20adaptor&gclid=CKW-iaOskaMCFZEA4wod1W9IrQ

Yes I know that site is sold out but that type is your answer. I use a couple of them.


Try here
http://www.poweradaptorsuk.co.uk/index.php?cat=Universal_Supplies
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2010, 07:10:57 PM
Quote from: Just One More on July 29, 2010, 06:03:20 PM
I have an external hard drive and need a replacement adaptor for it. I've managed to find a magnifying glass to read the text on it and the basic information is:

Input : 100-240V - 50-60Hz 0.5A Max
Output : 12V ---- 1.5A

Maplins had every one but the one I wanted  Banghead . I'm looking online, but some sites include comments about milliamps etc which confuses the hell out of me. Any of you technically minded bods care to offer some advice or point me to one online?

Any help is greatly appreciated

1A = 1,000 milliamps...

So you need a supply with an output of 12V DC at 1,500milliamps

So... find a supply with the right voltage (12), current (1.5A or 1,500mA) and the right polarity... the centre pin of the plug can be positive (+'ve) or negative (-'ve)...

OK?

Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: GROWLER on July 30, 2010, 07:19:43 AM
Quote from: Barman on July 29, 2010, 07:10:57 PM
Quote from: Just One More on July 29, 2010, 06:03:20 PM
I have an external hard drive and need a replacement adaptor for it. I've managed to find a magnifying glass to read the text on it and the basic information is:

Input : 100-240V - 50-60Hz 0.5A Max
Output : 12V ---- 1.5A

Maplins had every one but the one I wanted  Banghead . I'm looking online, but some sites include comments about milliamps etc which confuses the hell out of me. Any of you technically minded bods care to offer some advice or point me to one online?

Any help is greatly appreciated

1A = 1,000 milliamps...

So you need a supply with an output of 12V DC at 1,500milliamps

So... find a supply with the right voltage (12), current (1.5A or 1,500mA) and the right polarity... the centre pin of the plug can be positive (+'ve) or negative (-'ve)...

OK?



I think you'll find that explanation reasonably accurate JOM. amd in the main I would agree with the content.
Go for it with caution oh wise one. happy088
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2010, 07:21:45 AM
Quote from: GROWLER on July 30, 2010, 07:19:43 AM
Quote from: Barman on July 29, 2010, 07:10:57 PM
Quote from: Just One More on July 29, 2010, 06:03:20 PM
I have an external hard drive and need a replacement adaptor for it. I've managed to find a magnifying glass to read the text on it and the basic information is:

Input : 100-240V - 50-60Hz 0.5A Max
Output : 12V ---- 1.5A

Maplins had every one but the one I wanted  Banghead . I'm looking online, but some sites include comments about milliamps etc which confuses the hell out of me. Any of you technically minded bods care to offer some advice or point me to one online?

Any help is greatly appreciated

1A = 1,000 milliamps...

So you need a supply with an output of 12V DC at 1,500milliamps

So... find a supply with the right voltage (12), current (1.5A or 1,500mA) and the right polarity... the centre pin of the plug can be positive (+'ve) or negative (-'ve)...

OK?



I think you'll find that explanation reasonably accurate JOM. amd in the main I would agree with the content.
Go for it with caution oh wise one. happy088

 cloud9:
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: GROWLER on July 30, 2010, 07:24:51 AM
Always 'appy to 'elp aren't we ey BM? angel1
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2010, 07:28:58 AM
Quote from: GROWLER on July 30, 2010, 07:24:51 AM
Always 'appy to 'elp aren't we ey BM? angel1

Oh yes...  angel1
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 30, 2010, 08:10:58 AM
Quote from: Barman on July 29, 2010, 07:10:57 PM
1A = 1,000 milliamps...

I knew that.  cloud9:

I bet it is 1,000,000 microamps as well?
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2010, 08:24:53 AM
Quote from: Darwins Selection on July 30, 2010, 08:10:58 AM
Quote from: Barman on July 29, 2010, 07:10:57 PM
1A = 1,000 milliamps...

I knew that.  cloud9:

I bet it is 1,000,000 microamps as well?

Yes... 1A = 1,000,000 ľA or micro Amps...

Or, to be accurate we should call it the Ampere...
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 30, 2010, 08:25:32 AM
You're all sad  noooo: noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: GROWLER on July 30, 2010, 08:34:05 AM
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on July 30, 2010, 08:25:32 AM
You're all sad  noooo: noooo: noooo:

Man talk.
Now rung along and get the ironing done.
We'll 'ave a brew while your doing nowt too thanks. happy088
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2010, 08:34:34 AM
 
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on July 30, 2010, 08:25:32 AM
You're all sad  noooo: noooo: noooo:

sad32:
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 30, 2010, 08:36:35 AM
Quote from: GROWLER on July 30, 2010, 08:34:05 AM
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on July 30, 2010, 08:25:32 AM
You're all sad  noooo: noooo: noooo:

Man talk.
Now rung along and get the ironing done.
We'll 'ave a brew while your doing nowt too thanks. happy088

When are the men arriving then ?  whistle:
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2010, 08:38:42 AM
We've already come (didn't you notice?)  whistle:
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: GROWLER on July 30, 2010, 08:49:37 AM
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on July 30, 2010, 08:36:35 AM
Quote from: GROWLER on July 30, 2010, 08:34:05 AM
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on July 30, 2010, 08:25:32 AM
You're all sad  noooo: noooo: noooo:

Man talk.
Now rung along and get the ironing done.
We'll 'ave a brew while your doing nowt too thanks. happy088

When are the men arriving then ?  whistle:

Now you see, THIS is exactly what gets right on my tits about you wimmin. Banghead
You simply HAVE to make some cutting last remark and treat it as a trophy.

JUST GET THE BLEEDIN' KETTLE ON FFS WUMMAN! evil:
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2010, 08:54:25 AM
Quote from: GROWLER on July 30, 2010, 08:49:37 AM
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on July 30, 2010, 08:36:35 AM
Quote from: GROWLER on July 30, 2010, 08:34:05 AM
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on July 30, 2010, 08:25:32 AM
You're all sad  noooo: noooo: noooo:

Man talk.
Now rung along and get the ironing done.
We'll 'ave a brew while your doing nowt too thanks. happy088

When are the men arriving then ?  whistle:

Now you see, THIS is exactly what gets right on my tits about you wimmin. Banghead
You simply HAVE to make some cutting last remark and treat it as a trophy.

JUST GET THE BLEEDIN' KETTLE ON FFS WUMMAN! evil:

Miss D doesn't do kettles...  noooo:
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: tel on July 30, 2010, 09:51:25 AM
These days I would probably look for a new storage device, as prices have dropped so much (and a lot of them don't need seperate power supplies). Some of the docking stations for SATA drives are good value and more versatile.

Maplin aren't that great for spares/prices and I've found that a few searches usually produce some good options.

Can't be that specific without knowing the make/model.
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 30, 2010, 10:10:43 AM
Quote from: GROWLER on July 30, 2010, 08:49:37 AM

Now you see, THIS is exactly what gets right on my tits about you wimmin. Banghead
You simply HAVE to make some cutting last remark and treat it as a trophy.

JUST GET THE BLEEDIN' KETTLE ON FFS WUMMAN! evil:

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Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2010, 10:12:35 AM
 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Power adaptor
Post by: Snoopy on July 30, 2010, 01:08:03 PM
Almost a perfect 10 Miss D.