Don't use USB...???

[upStomp]

Ask 10 IT professionals how to screw in a light bulb and at least one of them will tell you to hold the bulb stationary and rotate the house. As with many professions, it's generally the nature of those in IT to "know" something you don't. I'm exaggerating, obviously.

For the record: I'm in IT.

 

[wv2win]

There have been several posts on here where people screwed up their computer by using their PT through the USB port. Plus you rarely if ever get true 5 volt performance from a computer USB port. A 5v/2 amp USB power adapter is a much better option and provides better performance out of your PT.

 

[Natalia]

What about using a Powered USB hub? I'm using one from Belkin which is plugged into a wall outlet, with the USB from the hub plugged into my Airport Extreme which is also plugged into the wall outlet.

 

[AttyPops]

What about using a Powered USB hub? I'm using one from Belkin which is plugged into a wall outlet, with the USB from the hub plugged into my Airport Extreme which is also plugged into the wall outlet.

I'd do it... but then again, I like baked apples.....

I can't speak to the AP Ex or the Belkin, but people do use hubs often. Again, if it's a battery PT, probably not an issue unless there is a short or something. If not (if it is a 5V direct) then check the amps that it allows per port.

 

[ropetrick]

Some USB hubs won't have the amps to power direct passthroughs (which are, incidentally, the only kind I bother with; the last thing I need in my vaping experience is another battery). Your supplier should be able to tell you the amperage requirements of any PT they're selling. In my experience, 1000 mah has been sufficient. Footnote: iPod/iPhone USB adapters have worked for all of my PTs.

 

[six]

Sounds like a great excuse to go to newegg and pick out a shiny new motherboard with USB 3 and dedicated USB power ports - and a shiny new corsair or pcp&c power supply... and a shiny new hex core processor, a bunch of ram, a killer graphics board, a couple of SSDs, and a nice 27" LED back lit monitor (so you can see the youtube vaping videos better).

I was looking for a reason to get in to a new computer. I guess I better get a couple of pass throughs first so I can convince my wife I need to drop a couple grand on a new gaming (er... I mean *VAPING*) rig!

 

[AttyPops]

I have a USB 3.0 mobo (not dedicated power ports tho). Still... using a $9.00 wall wart. It puts out the required 1.6667 amps (1667 ma) with no fuss. lol.

Funny tho six.

 

[DuncanDisordely]

Scratch my last post, just researched what the other guys were saying because they seemed scarily knowledgeable...

I underestimated the power of these passthroughs and mods, definitely don't use them on your pc or laptop usb port if you are not sure it can throw out enough juice per port. Check the overall power rating of the bus and then look at what you're using, or if in doubt get a usb-to-wall-jack-doodah-thingymebob-whadjamawammitjammer (sorry for the technical jargon, thats what they're really called) (honest) (make sure you pronounce properly when asking for it in the store)

anyway sorry for my previous post, got caught up on the possible pc issues and overlooked the bones of the matter.

Love to all!

Duncan

 

[Pendarus]

I just got a Gigabyte MoBo with USB rated at 1.5 amps. They call it triple power USB. It also has what they call ON/OFF charging. The USB ports supply power even when the system is off. It looks like MoBo manufacturers are building boards with USB power in mind.

That being said, be sure you get a power supply with plenty of overhead. If you think you need 500 watts, get a 750 watt power supply. The wattage they supply will drop as it ages.

 

[mccawley]

Yeah! I have an Nvidia board that has always on USB power. Real nice for charging the phone when the machine is asleep.

 

[meems]

I just talked to my computer guy & mentioned the usb charging..he said definately a strong possibility, he's never seen the whatever fried like mine was..it was so hot it burned him.