USB wall adapter that will work with KR8 PT?
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You just need to get one that outputs atleast 1000mA
The USB wall adapters you usually get are rated for 500mA.
You can get cheap adapters from dealextreme, if you don't mind the shipping time.
The USB wall adapters you usually get are rated for 500mA.
You can get cheap adapters from dealextreme, if you don't mind the shipping time.
Thank you so much! This is why I love this forum.. 
hopefully this will help some other folks too!
hopefully this will help some other folks too!
Here is a good one:
Amazon.com: Kensington 4-Port USB Charger for Mobile: Electronics
and this is the letter I got from them:
Dear Lorraine:
Thank you for contacting Kensington Technical Support.
We would like to inform you that the Output Amperage for each USB Port on the 4-Port USB Charger # 38035 is 2.0 Amperes Maximum.
For any further assistance please feel free to reply back to this email or you may want to call us on our toll-free number 1800-535-4242, Mon - Fri 07:30 am to 04:30 pm PST.
Regards,
Divya Beranrdine
Kensington Technical Support
I totally understand wanting to find a good deal....but you don't want to lose your computer or set your house on fire over it. 8-o
oh...I should probably add....despite what the specs are about 2.0amps per port....I really wouldn't try and use more than one at a time IF your using it for a pass through.For charging go for it....use em all. And if you can possibly plug it into a surge protector that is NOT attached to your PC I would do that too.
Amazon.com: Belkin Mini Surge Protector Dual USB Charger: Electronics
You CAN NOT use the USB ports on this one for a pass through,just charging. But you've got a mini surge protector thats easy to move around the house if your not at your PC.
Amazon.com: Kensington 4-Port USB Charger for Mobile: Electronics
and this is the letter I got from them:
Dear Lorraine:
Thank you for contacting Kensington Technical Support.
We would like to inform you that the Output Amperage for each USB Port on the 4-Port USB Charger # 38035 is 2.0 Amperes Maximum.
For any further assistance please feel free to reply back to this email or you may want to call us on our toll-free number 1800-535-4242, Mon - Fri 07:30 am to 04:30 pm PST.
Regards,
Divya Beranrdine
Kensington Technical Support
I totally understand wanting to find a good deal....but you don't want to lose your computer or set your house on fire over it. 8-o
oh...I should probably add....despite what the specs are about 2.0amps per port....I really wouldn't try and use more than one at a time IF your using it for a pass through.For charging go for it....use em all. And if you can possibly plug it into a surge protector that is NOT attached to your PC I would do that too.
Amazon.com: Belkin Mini Surge Protector Dual USB Charger: Electronics
You CAN NOT use the USB ports on this one for a pass through,just charging. But you've got a mini surge protector thats easy to move around the house if your not at your PC.
Cignot.com has a AC to USB adapter with one USB port rated at 5 v and 1000 mA for $5.00. They also have a car DC to USB adapter with the same specs for $5. I have both and they work great for my pass-through.
Here's the links from Cignot for anyone else looking for the adapters to use their PT via wall or car cigarette lighter. I figured this would just make it easier for people.
Cignot Car Lighter to USB
Cignot Wall Plug to USB
Cignot Car Lighter to USB
Cignot Wall Plug to USB
This topic has not been posted on in a while, but I have a question about my PT. It just stopped working after about a week. When I bought it, it was my understanding that I plug it into my computer USB port, and it would always stay charged. But as I read this thread, it sounds like you have to charge them. Did I read it all wrong? I plugged my PT into a charger, and it indicated that it was fully charged. I'm confused. Maybe the PT just died.
There are two types of PT's.
One is a battery that is charged via your usb connection, you can vape it plugged in or pull it out and continue to vape. This is not a true PT.
The true PT cannot be used unless it is plugged in as there is no battery.
A couple of things: if it is the faux PT and an automatic and you drip... juice can get in and ruin the battery. The manual does not have the hole so that is not an issue.
In either case, try cleaning both the PT and the cart connection. I use a paper towel single wrapped around a round toothpick to clean around the "vally" that can trap juice in it. This build-up has caused good gear to temporarily not work and cleaning the connection solved it.
Also try a different usb connection on your PC, (preferably one on the back) to see if it is your usb port that is the real issue.
If all testing verifies that the PT is indead dead, contact your sales rep for a return/replacement.
One is a battery that is charged via your usb connection, you can vape it plugged in or pull it out and continue to vape. This is not a true PT.
The true PT cannot be used unless it is plugged in as there is no battery.
A couple of things: if it is the faux PT and an automatic and you drip... juice can get in and ruin the battery. The manual does not have the hole so that is not an issue.
In either case, try cleaning both the PT and the cart connection. I use a paper towel single wrapped around a round toothpick to clean around the "vally" that can trap juice in it. This build-up has caused good gear to temporarily not work and cleaning the connection solved it.
Also try a different usb connection on your PC, (preferably one on the back) to see if it is your usb port that is the real issue.
If all testing verifies that the PT is indead dead, contact your sales rep for a return/replacement.
The Rosewill RUC-6180 looks like it should also be OK. 2A total output (decreased amps per port if you try to use more than 1 of the 4 -- it splits available power).
Thanks for your helpful reply. I have a true PT, and tried your suggestions. Unfortunately, I think it's dead and I deleted the confirmation email telling me which company I bought it from. That's a $15 lesson learned.
I think this is what did it. The passthrough is powered by the usb even the battery types like 510. Don't do this with your next PT and you should be OK.
I use a belkin powered usb hub. My wife and I can both vape at the same time. vapor is a little lower if we hit the buttons at the same time (voltage drop). They do generally run about 40 bucks.
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