Will this damage my V4L Passthrough?

[Sandy68]

Hi all,

I can't seem to find what I'm looking for through the search feature, so decided to ask. It can be the pits being a newb sometimes!

Earlier this evening I ran across a post on another board indicating that it’s not a good idea to plug a PT into one’s computer because the USB port on a computer isn't designed to put out the power that a PT requires, making it possible to damage the motherboard. The thought of possibly harming my notebook was enough motivation to make me hunt for the powered 2.0 USB Tripp-Lite 4-port hub I had stored away. After finding it, I plugged the power cord into a power strip, the PT into one of the USB ports and discovered the PT seems to work just fine with it. However, to be on the safe side, beings I don’t know much about volts/amps and such (much less know what the power output on my computer’s USB ports is), thought I’d better not use the PT before checking to see if this could harm it.

Here are the specs on the Tripp-Lite power plug:

Input: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 HC
Output: 5V :::: 2A

Thanks for the help. Y’all are the best!!

 

[Mary Kay]

I am not getting involved with this..I always get the amps ohms or watt ever confused..however I will bump this thread up!

 

[CatMommy]

This thread is crying out for Saw or Addy...

 

[Sandy68]

I am not getting involved with this..I always get the amps ohms or watt ever confused..however I will bump this thread up!

Oh Mary Kay, I could just hug you! Your post made me feel SO much better as I'm just lost when it comes to amps, volts and the likes as well. I look at the specs and go...huh?!

CatMommy, I hope they stay up late! LOL.

 

[SnowDragon]

Good news...........wait on it.............it will be perfectly fine!

Key words Out 5v::::2a 5volts 2amps............... WINNER!

PT's require a 2amp USB Port and can power a device up to 5 volts. A pt is a 5v device.

There really is no way to damage your pt, it will either work or won't based on the output amps of the USB. For instance some older computers only have 1 or 1.5a output, simply not enough amps to deliver power to your pt. No power, no way to damage your motherboard.

Just keep in mind that when you are not using your pt to unplug it from the USB Port. It's extremely rare but there have been cases where they have heated up....like smoking hot. Now this doesn't mean every second you are not using it to unplug it, just don't leave it in for hours unattended or say overnight.

F.Y.I.

"Earlier this evening I ran across a post on another board indicating that it’s not a good idea to plug a PT into one’s computer because the USB port on a computer isn't designed to put out the power that a PT requires, making it possible to damage the motherboard."

Not true

 

[Sandy68]

Good news...........wait on it.............it will be perfectly fine

Key words Out 5v::::2a 5volts 2amps............... WINNER!

You are my hero! So, this means I can't burn up the PT or the USB hub, and can vape away to my heart's delight?!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! That didn't hurt a bit! LOL.

Sandy

EDIT: I just noticed your "wait on it". What do you mean?

 

[Sandy68]

....what do you mean by "wait on it" in your first post? Thanks.

 

[SnowDragon]

The announcement of GOOD NEWS!!!

Vape on Sandy68!

 

[Mary Kay]

Just a figure of speech! he was being...Snow! Glad you got your answer..happy vaping!
For using your passthru in the car..get a car adapter. To vape it or charge a batt using a usb port..get a usb wall outlet adapter. they say the I pod wall adapter or the like work well.

 

[Sandy68]

The announcement of GOOD NEWS!!!

Ahhhh...I see...thank you for the clarification. Just learned something else!

 

[Sandy68]

Just a figure of speech! he was being...Snow! Glad you got your answer..happy vaping!
For using your passthru in the car..get a car adapter. To vape it or charge a batt using a usb port..get a usb wall outlet adapter. they say the I pod wall adapter or the like work well.

...for the clarification as well.

I've been thinking about getting the car charger/adapter and probably will order it when I place the next order. Also thinking about getting another V4L wall charger...am finding out that one can never have to many chargers.

 

[gowsgirl]

...for the clarification as well.

I've been thinking about getting the car charger/adapter and probably will order it when I place the next order. Also thinking about getting another V4L wall charger...am finding out that one can never have to many chargers.

PT + car charger= true love

2 wall chargers are good or grab a USB charger...or a PCC(if you have regular or shorty's)...ah, what am I talking about...GRAB THEM ALL!!!

 

[Clover~]

ya Ive been meaning to get a car adapter as well...I do love my passthrough oh so much...its so cute... hmmm ah I cant spend money till march! I must keep to my budget dangit!

 

[wader2k]

Looks like you are good to go Sandy!

And for those that haven't tried the Car Adapter and PT combination....just DO it!
I love to drive anyway...but the PT/Car Adapter made my daily commute (50 min each way) a pure joy!

 

[Joyce]

+1 for the Car Adapter and PT combo, Wader! Anyone who spends time in the car should have them!

 

[wader2k]

Seriously, the PT is what got me off cigs. That extra kick is really what I needed!

 

[player30]

Reply to several posts..1) you can't have too many chargers; you never know if one might die, 2) PTs are great for the computer or the car, and 3)in case of an emergency a car charger is very useful.

 

[mnegrete1]

I need to get a car adapter.

 

[bobbysox10]

The car adapter is a wonderful thing. I use a p/t whenever I can and I have yet to damage anything I have connected it to. This includes my PS3.

 

[Adrenalynn]

PT's require a 2amp USB Port and can power a device up to 5 volts. A pt is a 5v device.

Up to 2A, but always at 5vDC (regulated), not "up to 5v".

There really is no way to damage your pt,

>5vDC will damage a PT. PT's have a MOSFET in them for the switch. It'll get cranky if you start feeding it more than 5vDC. And AC is right out. So, yes, you can permanently destroy a PT, but not under average conditions. Only if you start getting "creative".

simply not enough amps to deliver power to your pt. No power, no way to damage your motherboard.

True for logo-compliant USB2.0 and above which are required to have a polyfuse. Not necessarily true for USB1.x and non-compliant USB2.0 (hopefully there's none of the latter left!)