From: James Mckenzie (os2support_at_theriver.com)
Date: Wed Sep 20 2000 - 21:44:24 EDT
turgut kalfaoglu wrote:
>
> I have a converter that turns 12v to 110V, but up to 50 watts.
>
> But looking at my TP A20m's adaptor, I see that it's rated at 79VA.
>
Hmmm. I think that 79VA converts to something like 56W. I don't
exactly remember the formula. I had a 650VA UPS and it had an output of
420W....
> Does it REALLY consume 80W, or is that an "up to" figure;
> I just wonder if I'd fry the converter if I tried :)
Volt-Amperes does not equal Watts...
James Mckenzie
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