Fireworks in a power supply... (indirectly off topic)

From: Paul Thompson <thompson_at_athenet.net>
Date: Mon Jul 5 20:29:47 1999

I think that this is actually rather on topic for collecting of classic
computers.

Should a home based collector be especially worried about the possible
destructive ability of a blown power supply? I have had the H7868 power
supplies go out on my Qbus machine with only that distinctive fried
electronics odor and a downed system.

What are and how likely are dangerous situations if the power supply goes
when I am not at home?

Paul

On Mon, 5 Jul 1999, John Lawson wrote:

> This is why gear which has been sitting around a long time should
> be 'eased' back into operation... especially minicomputers with
> large multiple power supplies:

snip

> I have been around
> many of the darn things when they pop, and have seen some spectacular
> (and very dangerous) situations where the larger sizes have gone off
> and destroyed equipment in the process.
>
> Cheers
>
> John
>
>
>
Received on Mon Jul 05 1999 - 20:29:47 BST