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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-12-14, 04:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,800
Posted By ItsJustMe

I have too, several time. The key is which...

I have too, several time.

The key is which part of your body takes the hit. As long as it doesn't go through your chest or directly across your brain, you're probably going to be fine.

I once...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-11-14, 08:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,800
Posted By ItsJustMe

You should never leave the US then. Japan is...

You should never leave the US then. Japan is maybe OK. Pretty much the rest of the world uses 220v as their standard mains outlet.

It's current that's going to vaporize the cable. Since it's...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-14, 09:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,800
Posted By ItsJustMe

Every cheap clone that I've bought has had UL and...

Every cheap clone that I've bought has had UL and CE logos on them. They are not, of course, UL or CE listed/approved. The clone makers do not care, they will print anything on the device that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-14, 07:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,800
Posted By ItsJustMe

If it was from Radio Shack and it actually had...

If it was from Radio Shack and it actually had the Radio Shack brand on it, it probably is actually a UL listed charger.

I actually threw away the chargers I bought on ebay after seeing a teardown...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-09-14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,800
Posted By ItsJustMe

Doesn't take very much at 220v to kill a person. ...

Doesn't take very much at 220v to kill a person. A small fraction on an amp. Also, it's going to be an EXTREMELY slow blowing fuse. The wire is going to heat up and burn the insulation off and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-09-14, 07:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,800
Posted By ItsJustMe

I don't think they were connected to the power...

I don't think they were connected to the power pins, I think it was connected to the shell. it's pretty normal for the shell of a connector to be electrically connected to the shell of the unit and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-08-14, 08:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,800
Posted By ItsJustMe

Not really. The charger simply shorted the 220v...

Not really. The charger simply shorted the 220v mains to the ground side of the USB connector. This made the case of the iPod and also the headsets live. All she needed to do then was to touch...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-08-14, 07:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,800
Posted By ItsJustMe

It's almost comical that they closed down a stall...

It's almost comical that they closed down a stall because they were selling cheap chargers. In the US anyway, cheap chargers are the NORM in the aftermarket - so much so that it's almost difficult...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-07-14, 07:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,800
Posted By ItsJustMe

I did say "crappy Chinese charger" to...

I did say "crappy Chinese charger" to differentiate it from a "good Chinese charger." Good and bad chargers are made in China. I doubt anyone makes bad chargers anywhere else these days.

There...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-05-14, 07:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,800
Posted By ItsJustMe

For better or worse, Cree is the selling point. ...

For better or worse, Cree is the selling point. Even though they only make the LED emitter which is a small part of the whole assembly, it's the most important part and it's what people look for.
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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-04-14, 03:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,800
Posted By ItsJustMe

Cree didn't make that charger. Cree makes just...

Cree didn't make that charger. Cree makes just the emitter within the lamp, not even the driving electronics for it.

What you have there is a crappy Chinese charger sourced by whoever made the...
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