"wall-warts" is this cheap junk from USA?

[peranders]

wall-warts pops up now and then. What is that? Is it cheap junk from some store in USA? Enlighten me please, since I'm no longer enlightened

 

[jam]

A small transformer or power supply that plugs directly into the electric socket.

 

[seangoesbonk]

This is a "wall-wart". Because of it's size, it blocks other outlets.

 

[peranders]

This is a "wall-wart". Because of it's size, it blocks other outlets.

Can't you twist it half a turn like in Europe. I have a battery charger which really blocks the other outlet, very unusual.

BTW: Have you seen the "wall-warts" which is 10 x 30 mm's! Like an european plug! Forgot it's name, anyone who knows? "Switch...someting"

 

[Brett]

I thought wall warts was something you got when using dirty power.

 

[Circlotron]

Commonly known here as a "plug pack".

 

[roadkill]

peranders, I think it's based on a switching regulator called the TinySwitch or something. It's smaller, lighter and more efficient than transformer based wallwarts, but is probably not a good idea to power preamps, etc. cuz of the switching noise. I have one which came with my scanner, feels like an empty plastic box with pins on it, but can put out 12V at 1.5A.

 

[peranders]

I talk about a power supply which has the same size as an "Euro plug" itself! The switch frequency was rather high 0.5-1 MHz and was CE approved.

 

[SkinnyBoy]

I was tempted to call them wall warts a while back when I was referring to them, but decided against it.. lucky hey?
I picked the term up from another bulletin board

 

[UrSv]

Tiny indeed and they do not block anything other than the socket you put them in. Among others:

http://www.egston.com/

 

[peranders]

Tiny indeed and they do not block anything other than the socket you put them in. Among others:

http://www.egston.com/

This name sounds familiar, can't check the link though.

 

[UrSv]

This name sounds familiar, can't check the link though.

Click on it?

 

[peranders]

Click on it?

Yes, but nothing happens. Some communication problem.

 

[UrSv]

Bummer. How about F5/Refresh?

 

[Helix]

Some maybe small/light because they only contain a Cap, Res and a couple of diodes! no tranfo.

Tho i think this kind is illegal now in most countries (no isolation from the mains)

 

[peranders]

Some maybe small/light because they only contain a Cap, Res and a couple of diodes! no tranfo.

Tho i think this kind is illegal now in most countries (no isolation from the mains)

Some maybe small/light because they only contain a Cap, Res and a couple of diodes! no tranfo.

Sorry, but these Egston "Netzgeräte mit Weitbereicheingang" (I love german...) is really cool and equipted with a transformer. Quite advanced inside and so cute