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On 03/20/2017 01:36 PM, thelma@×××××××××××.com wrote: |
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> I have a small box "VIA Eden Processor 1200MHz" it runs my asterisk and |
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> hylafax but it is powered by those external 12V adapters (12V 5A). |
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> They don't usually last long, max 2-years or less. I have a spare unit: |
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> Switching Adapter Power Supply. |
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> The box is in remote location so if it goes down due to PS I have to |
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> there and restart it, it shut down twice on me this morning; I think |
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> this adapter is going slowly. |
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> If find/connect 12V adapter with higher Amps 10A or 15A will it help |
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> extend the live of the these external power supplies? |
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> Or take one of the old PS from an old case and solder the tip to 12V |
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> line is better solution? |
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I have something like that which I purchased from mini-box, it gets |
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incredibly hot but it still works after a few years - maybe you could |
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get something from them? |
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I would buy another one with higher amps, replace the components inside |
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with better ones and fabricate a metal case for it with a heat-sink so |
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it lasts longer. |
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The lifespan you stated is expected for cheap chinese capacitors, they |
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only last 2000/hrs at 80C which is seriously pathetic. (so 6000 hours at |
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the probable 20C you have) Get yourself some better long life japanese |
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made ones. |
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