Sean Alcorn (SYD) wrote:
>
> Roman,
>
> > Could I suggest swapping the switchmode wallwart

> You got a switching PSU with yours? I just got a normal transformer with
> wallwart with mine (smaller, lighter & I can travel with it), and I replaced
> it with a switching type. Never had any problems.
>
> Of course we'll do complete testing on the PSU and the finished package.


Hi Sean, yes a "100vac to 240vac" black "brick"
that accpets user supplied mains lead. The "240vac"
rating is somewhat in question, the things cooks
up to "ouch" hot here where my mains is often
250vac+. I think their manufacturer may have skimped
on parts knowing 90% of users would use it on 110vac
they usually do with 100v-240v supplies.

I've had to replace heat damaged electros twice now,
but what really annoys me is that I only use it for
1/2 hour at a time and always unplug it!!! So hours
of use are tiny and it still gets heat damage. Other
people who use that model with 240vac mains have said
similar things. I'm glad they don't use them anymore.
:o)
-Roman

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