seangoesbonk said: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"
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.
Tiny indeed and they do not block anything other than the socket you put them in. Among others:
http://www.egston.com/
http://www.egston.com/
UrSv said: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.
peranders said:
This name sounds familiar, can't check the link though.
Click on it?
UrSv said:
Click on it?
Yes, but nothing happens. Some communication problem.
Helix said: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
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