Can u use LR attys with the USB PT?

[Oddgirl]

I asked this same question over on PS's new forum, but no answers. I'm sorry if this is a stupid question. I just don't know that much about these new LR attys.

If I use them with the PT, am I risking an untimely POP of the LR 801 atty?

I still have my original, black V1 PS USB PT. I don't use it that much anymore because it doesn't give me the TH I've come to enjoy with my V3 and LR attys. I tried an LR atty on the PT and it gave me a really nice hit. But then I took it off because I don't want to ruin the atty - I don't have a lot of spares right now.

I have my PT plugged into one of those powered USB hubs (USB 1.1). I don't plug it into my computer. It has 4 USB outlets and I just use one for the PT, the other 3 remain empty. There isn't any mention of volts or watts or amps (any of that electrical stuff) indicated on the unit.

I may be wrong, but I think powered USB hubs provide about 5V. Is that too much for a LR atty?

Thanks for any advice you can provide.

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[bearscreek]

My opinion - I wouldn't advise it, but yes, it does depend on the power output of the PT. I guess it depends on how much you like it and if you want to just risk it and see what happens.

 

[New_World]

personally, I think its a bad idea.

they will pop a lot easier and you will go through attys quicker.
it may become expensive.

If you do try it, keep the atty WET.

LR 510's are made to run at 3.7v not 5 or 6v.
I don't have experience with the 801 LRs but it doesn't seem like a good idea to run them that hot.

 

[Casey@PS]

We say not to do that- higher than 3.7v on those= a very quick death. Trust me- Curtis and I have accidentally screwed them onto a PT or two to test them before heading out, and boom. Atty dead.

 

[New_World]

for many people, they die too quick at 3.7. lol

but if you keep it wet you'll get better results.

I kinda like the LRs other than the fact that they die quicker than my reg joye 510s at 3.7.