----- Original Message ----- From: "camplate" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "brin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 11:31 AM Subject: ASK THE LIST:power supplies
> More of a discussion. > > My sister is still having trouble with computer. They had a problem two weeks ago and replaced the power strip, thinking that was a source. It was actually because of too many of those hidden programs were running, or at least that fixed it. But it failed again last night, and the resources were at 85%. Her office computer guy said it may be >the wall outlet. Turn off the breaker that supplies power to that plug. Remove the plug and tighten the screws. If the blades of the plug dont fit snugly, buy a new plug. > > But now I'm thinking: America may not have the best power in the world, but I'd bet we have better power than other computer using countries like China or India. So are their computers failing all the time because of poor power? Actually our is pretty damn good from what I've heard. > > Mostly though why aren't power supplies more rugged? (or are they, but you have to know what to get) Shouldn't they be able to handle the ac-dc conversion and supply good power to the circuit? If I go to camp and am using a generator for power, shouldn't my computer work without any trouble? > If it is a nagging problem, buy one of those home UPS (uninteruptable power source) units. This will ensure a smooth supply of power. If you have a friend who is an electrician, have him look at the plug with a meter to see if there are voltage fluctuations. If there are, check voltage at the breaker panel to see if it is coming from the power utility. xponent Friendly Neighborhood Electrician Maru rob
