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O/T: Electrical power adaptor ratings?



Fungus

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May 21, 2004
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So, my friend woke up this morning... no phone line, no broadband, etc. Called BT and they're sending an engineer... next Wednesday. :ohmy:

It's obviously a power problem, as there are no lights on the modem thingy (fibre-to-the-premises boxes). Having been out all day, the though occurred to simply plug in another power adaptor - bingo, flashing lights. :clap2:

Just not sure about the power ratings - the original plug says 12v, 1.0amp, and the replacement says 12v, 1.5amp. Both have a black nozzle at the end.

Is is safe to continue using? Will BT get upset at my friend? :whistle:
 




Fungus

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May 21, 2004
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Who's the customer here? Who cares if BT gets upset?

Well, BT certainly don't care if they upset the customer. Openreach monopoly, blah blah.

This was more a question of whether they'll try to blame the customer for screwing up the equipment. And whether it's safe or not. (I now understand it is.)
 


beorhthelm

A. Virgo, Football Genius
Jul 21, 2003
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its fine, the rating is how much power attached item can draw from the adapter.
 



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