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[Zestok90]

yupp, theres this really little comp store that sells electronics, and they had an APC powerpack there. Not too much help for anyone else though.
The little comp store is creepy as hell anyways.

 

[Surf Monkey]

No, I've checked Fred Meyer's electronics section, but they don't carry it. And our local Circuit City and CompUSA have folded, as I'm sure you know. I don't know where else to look, except maybe Amazon. Someone suggested this one
-- but look at that price: $.01??? Can this be right?

~~Cheryl

You have no Best buy? That's what replaced Circuit City and CompUSA in most places.

 

[Zestok90]

No, I have a Best buy, and I used to have a Circuit City as well.
Best buy has yet to give me good service.
They never seem to know what the hell they're talking about, or what it is I ever need.

 

[Surf Monkey]

I'm not endorsing their service, because it does suck. But they may have what LuckyCharm is looking for none the less.

 

[Zestok90]

This is very true. If all else fails, go to Best Buy... ... ... ... ... ...maybe lol.

 

[vinylmason]

nothing in the updates about adapters for the PT????

 

[LuckyCharm]

You have no Best Buy? That's what replaced Circuit City and CompUSA in most places.

Oh yes, we do have a Best Buy here, now that you mention it! I wonder if they would carry multitesters too, to test my attys. Can't hurt to check -- thanks!

~~Cheryl

 

[Surf Monkey]

Oh yes, we do have a Best Buy here, now that you mention it! I wonder if they would carry multitesters too, to test my attys. Can't hurt to check -- thanks!

~~Cheryl

I doubt they'll have testers. I'd check a Radio Shack or a hardware store for one of those.

 

[SmokinScott]

I've got two 801 passthroughs right now (not Prodigy), and neither give a decent vape, even after I bought a new 2.0 self-powered hub. I give up on those. Ought to sell them on Ebay or something.... I think my computer's just too old to power them correctly, although I didn't think that should be the case with my new hub.

~~Cheryl

You might want to try an iPhone wall charger. I have one that I use for my passthrough and it gives plenty of power. AT&T stores should carry them, as well as Apple stores.

 

[Surf Monkey]

You might want to try an iPhone wall charger. I have one that I use for my passthrough and it gives plenty of power. AT&T stores should carry them, as well as Apple stores.

Look around the Web or the ECF. I saw a link somewhere to a vendor that sells generic versions of the iPhone charger for under $5. Same device, just lacking the Apple logo.

 

[franklyspeaking]

Try this:
DealExtreme: $5.31 USB For iPod Style Power Adapter

or this:
DealExtreme: $3.41 USB Universal 600mA Charger

 

[Surf Monkey]

Dealextreme had the even smaller iPhone style ones for under $5 at one point.

 

[franklyspeaking]

Yeah, I don't see them on there any longer...
Here is a cheaper one though:
DealExtreme: $2.89 USB Power Adapter/Charger (100~240V AC)

 

[vinylmason]

OH I thought this was the UPDATE THREAD !!!!!!!!

 

[kLAcK]

I know you guys are busy, but can we get a juice update? Waiting for some 60ml menthol 36mg to come in... it's my main vape now.

 

[LuckyCharm]

Okay, here's where I get confused. I stopped by a Radio Shack today and saw an iPhone charger with something like 500 milliamps. I understand we only need ONE milliamp to power a PT. So I was afraid I'd fry it, and didn't get it.

~~Cheryl

 

[kLAcK]

I belive it's 1amp or 1000miliamps. 500 would be .5 amps.

But how can the PS PT require 1 amp if a computer's USB port only can output .5 amps? If it does indeed need a wall socket, I'm buying it.

 

[LuckyCharm]

I belive it's 1amp or 1000miliamps. 500 would be .5 amps.

But how can the PS PT require 1 amp if a computer's USB port only can output .5 amps? If it does indeed need a wall socket, I'm buying it.

She knows all this stuff. I am so clueless.... still....

~~Cheryl

 

[DamnItJerry]

Damn myself.

I think I ran my passthrough over with my chair (wire portion)

BUT i am happy to report, while the cord is a little banged up..i am still in action.

At first i thought the thick cord was a little overkill. But i am glad Ps went the extra mile to find a super thick cord.

 

[fiddler]

I belive it's 1amp or 1000miliamps. 500 would be .5 amps.

But how can the PS PT require 1 amp if a computer's USB port only can output .5 amps? If it does indeed need a wall socket, I'm buying it.

The USB ports on the computer itself will be limited to 500 milliamps (ma). Most passthroughs will work on this, but not deliver full vapor or hit. Also, some passthroughs could damage the motherboard of your computer ($$$)

A better idea is to get an extention called a USB Hub that adds more USB connectors to your computer. You can also use these separately from the computer, as they have their own power supply. It will protect the computer but may still be limited to 500ma.

Best is to get a USB that plugs directly into the wall and has nothing to do with the computer. Most of these deliver full power (1 amp or whatever is required) and you will get the full performance of high-end passthroughs like the PS PT. Amazon sells one by Coby that does the trick, and there are others.

Hope this clarifies things a bit.