O/T: Electrical power adaptor ratings?

[Fungus]

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

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.

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?

 

[Albion my Albion]

Who's the customer here? Who cares if BT gets upset?

 

[Fungus]

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]

its fine, the rating is how much power attached item can draw from the adapter.