USB / AC adaptor

[JustMeAgain]

It seems like I read somewhere awhile back that using a PT wasn't really good for a laptop ~ I didn't think much about it at the time, but I just bought a new laptop the other day and tonight I was in Best buy bought an AC charger to plug a USB into.

I tried it with a cartomizer and I swear I got a weird sensation - not really a shock but something along those lines. I decided to change to a 510 for the plastic mouthpiece and it didn't happen with it.

So, was this my imagination or is being plugged into AC a not so bright thing to do?

 

[Sun Vaporer]

Hi JustMe,

I do not think I have ever read a report of someone getting shocked from a passthrough so thanks for posting. What you might have read on the forum is that some Members, including me, do not think it is wise to risk the motherboard of a computer when you can readily buy an adaptor like you did. The reports of motherboard failures is rare, but still there is no reason to risk it when there are battery packs and A/C adapters available.

The key to purchasing one of these is to look at the electrical output rating of the adaptor before buying it and if it does not state it, do not buy it.

The output rating should be 5V 1000 mA’s (1Amp). Most "chargers have an output of 5V 500 mA’s and that is not high enough to power a passthrough.

It sounds like your AC adaptor has too high a rating as there is no real standard in the industry for the mA’s output. If you stay within the parameters, you should be good to go.

The only other thing that could "shock" you like that is a defective passthough shorting out and, once identified, should not be used and sent back for a replacement.

Hope that helps,
　
Sun