From: ecamin (ecamin_at_earthlink.net)
Date: Sat Sep 28 2002 - 11:01:40 EDT
Wrong. The Voltage should be about the same. The supply amperage could be
100 amps and the TP will only draw something less than it's rated current.
The UL and other testing houses have a rule of thumb: The actual current
drawn is usually one/half the labeled current.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "RayBay" <Canyonlands_at_theriver.com>
To: "sojourn" <sojourn_at_pacific.net.ph>
Cc: <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 8:37 AM
Subject: Re: 72w AC Adapter question
> It will work for short periods of time.
>
> The general rule is related to the voltage output. On most transformers
> you should not exceed the output voltage by more than 5 percent.
> Exceeding the amperage will shorten the life of the unit, but I don't
> have the amperage limitations handy. However, I would think a jump from
> 3.36 A to 4.5 A would be excessive for long term use, and would
> certainly affect the life of those very expensive batteries. Probably
> would affect the life of the computer, as a lot more heat would be
> generated and heat is the killer of computer parts.
>
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