DC Power supply question...duh...

From: jpero_at_cgocable.net <(jpero_at_cgocable.net)>
Date: Thu Jul 1 13:16:02 1999

> Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 14:03:05 -0700 (PDT)
> Reply-to: classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu
> From: Aaron Christopher Finney <af-list_at_lafleur.wfi-inc.com>
> To: "Discussion re-collecting of classic computers" <classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
> Subject: Re: DC Power supply question...duh...
> X-To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>

> Thanks, everyone who answered. I think I'm going to spring for another PS
> that I know is rated for the full 12 amps. Just out of curiosity, what
> could conceivably happen if I ran it at 12 amps and it couldn't handle the
> load? By the way, it is indeed an inexpensive, linear type...
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Aaron

That full rating is no longer trusted because of marketing idiots.

Best to find another PSU that have 220 ~ 250W rated, and run it at
12A.

Never assume u find a 12A PSU. Find a 16A or so PSU in other words.

Wizard
Received on Thu Jul 01 1999 - 13:16:02 BST