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Offline Just One More

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Power adaptor
« 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
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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2010, 06:07:08 PM »
Growler is yer man.
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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #2 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:
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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2010, 06:15:53 PM »
Tel is yer man.
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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2010, 06:19:43 PM »
« Last Edit: July 29, 2010, 06:24:23 PM by Snoopy »
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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #5 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?

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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #6 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
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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #7 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

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Offline GROWLER

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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2010, 07:24:51 AM »
Always 'appy to 'elp aren't we ey BM? angel1
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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #9 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
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Offline Darwins Selection

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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #10 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?
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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #11 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...
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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2010, 08:25:32 AM »
You're all sad  noooo: noooo: noooo:
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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #13 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
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Re: Power adaptor
« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2010, 08:34:34 AM »
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