Stay with me on this one

[Finn]

Okay listen up.

Have a look around you right now and tell me what electrical devices around you can run on dual 110/240 volts.

You'll be surprised. More on this later.

[The_Dover]

my vibrating cock ring is only 9v DC.

[Finn]

my vibrating cock ring is only 9v DC.

You idiot, check the AC adapter then, it'll be 110/240v.

Anyway, get back to work.

[WRT]

Lots of devices will run on 110v. So why don't we halve the voltage and slash our power usage!

Finn, you're a bloody genius.

[N4CR]

toshiba satellite/portege 1550cds 1730 1710 1410 1400 1800 1830 a100 a200 m300 m500

ibm t43

ipod

phone charger

that's all i can see around work bench for now.

[onearmedbandit]

Some PC's are switchable are they not?

[Finn]

Some PC's are switchable are they not?

Most are automatic.

[ManDownUnder]

Lots of devices will run on 110v. So why don't we halve the voltage and slash our power usage!

Errrr - wot?

Hang about - it takes a set amount of power to run a device... so if you halve...na - I can't be bothered...

[onearmedbandit]

Most are automatic.

Well there you go then. I do remember seeing some with a switch on the back. Some bathroom appliances are dual as well, shavers etc.

[N4CR]

most are automatic.

not usually, most desktops are manually switched. nice big blue spark if you **** it up. some of the higher end psu's for gaming/overclocking niche markets are. most laptop psu's are automatic however if that's what you meant.

and yeah running on 110v halves power usage. just like tying knots in cords stops lightning strikes killing devices plugged in..... :shutup: :dodge:

[WRT]

Errrr - wot?

Hang about - it takes a set amount of power to run a device... so if you halve...na - I can't be bothered...

As the man said, try to stay with us . . . :dodge:

[ManDownUnder]

As the man said, try to stay with us . . . :dodge:

For how long?... I'm using oxygen over here...

[Maha]

my vibrating cock ring is only 9v DC.

It was working ok when you brought of me!

[terbang]

My Puter and my camera are the obvious ones. Its the Yanks, the sneaky Yanks can now spy on us through the electricity grid..!

[ManDownUnder]

my vibrating cock ring is only 9v DC.

Get yourself an orbital sander
Glue and screw the sanding face to a bench at waist height
"Insert yourself" in the dust extractor
Turn it on... stand and enjoy.

240V of pure pleasure.

Women need to vary things a little... inserting the toy of their choice ... facing away etc.

Try not to do it at work - I hear your boss is a prick

[WRT]

For how long?... I'm using oxygen over here...

Breathe slower, that'll cut back how much you use. We are on a savings roll, people!

[Flyingpony]

My work computer box and 2x LCD monitors automatically switch.
Thought the phone was but it's powered by the network plug.

Okay Finn, what's up?

[Motu]

Who the fuck wants a 110V welder? You'd be better off using a battery charger.Need 240V for a grunty welder.

[ManDownUnder]

Shit I'm excited... I can't wait for all to be revealed - unless it's Finn with a dual voltage sex toy

[Squeak the Rat]

The suspense is making me wee.

It'll never happen Finn.....

[Disco Dan]

looks like a few people were not listening in science class when your teacher tought everyone what the diferences between voltage, watts, amps etc are and their important relationships with each other.... :yes: :yes: :yes:

[Wasp]

toshiba satellite/portege 1550cds 1730 1710 1410 1400 1800 1830 a100 a200 m300 m500

WHOA DUDE, what do you do?!

just to give some idea; I have about 50 Satellite A10s a few 1410s a 1800 or so, some tablets couple of m33s a 2450 sitting on my workbench at the moment......

[NighthawkNZ]

Okay listen up.

Have a look around you right now and tell me what electrical devices around you can run on dual 110/240 volts.

You'll be surprised. More on this later.

My 8 channel Mixer, My Rockit 8 Monitors (from the states), Laptop, Technics Keyboard... actually the list goes on... why...

[Maha]

And a little boy waits...............:corn:

[MisterD]

looks like a few people were not listening in science class when your teacher tought everyone what the diferences between voltage, watts, amps etc are and their important relationships with each other.... :yes: :yes: :yes:


Ivy Watts! I think she was David's sister...

[Warr]

Sorry to burst anyones bubble but .... Watts (or [P]Power) is the problem.
P=V*I Power = Volts * Current
If you half the volts the current needs to double. Hence on a 10Amp circuit you have avaliable 2k4 Watts of energy
If you plug your cell charger into a 230~240 circuit it draws 0.02A or 20 mA
When you plug it into a 110~120 volt circuit it will draw .040A or 40mA
You dont get something for nothing :)

[ManDownUnder]

You dont get something for nothing :)

No but if this is going in the direction I anticipate... you'll have to pay extra for that nothing - a 240V to 100V step down tranny ain't free...

[N4CR]

whoa dude, what do you do?!

just to give some idea; i have about 50 satellite a10s a few 1410s a 1800 or so, some tablets couple of m33s a 2450 sitting on my workbench at the moment......

work at a school with laptops i've talked to you before with my old forum name about it - tristank....

edit jsut spent some time poppng 1410 sound boards with a 1730 adaptor.. fun fun. had hot burning electrolyte everywhere... hahaha

[avgas]

WHOA DUDE, what do you do?!

just to give some idea; I have about 50 Satellite A10s a few 1410s a 1800 or so, some tablets couple of m33s a 2450 sitting on my workbench at the moment......
I miss my 1710 - nice lappy that

[Finn]

Don't get too excited, it's really quite boring and has nothing to do with the price of electricity although we get ripped with that. Still, nothing a nuke plant wouldn't fix.

[WRT]

looks like a few people were not listening in science class when your teacher tought everyone what the diferences between voltage, watts, amps etc are and their important relationships with each other.... :yes: :yes: :yes:


Sorry to burst anyones bubble but .... Watts (or [P]Power) is the problem.
P=V*I Power = Volts * Current
If you half the volts the current needs to double. Hence on a 10Amp circuit you have avaliable 2k4 Watts of energy
If you plug your cell charger into a 230~240 circuit it draws 0.02A or 20 mA
When you plug it into a 110~120 volt circuit it will draw .040A or 40mA

You bunch of wallys . . . I cant believe you took the time to write up the equations and give examples.


You dont get something for nothing :)

You never heard of the dole?

[Warr]

Still, nothing a nuke plant wouldn't fix.
Yea I'm with you on that one :)

[avgas]

yep im anticipating what the point is here. most stuff is 100-240vac round here (we get it mainly from states and germs). Mind due we do cover 1.5v to 110KV on occasion :)

[Warr]

You bunch of wallys . . . I cant believe you took the time to write up the equations and give examples.

"wallys" No you have got me all wrong. I am one person :)

[avgas]

Everyone knows "Wotts" is proportional to "Amps" if the music is loud.
"Volts" is just a dance form when you touch the plug thats hooked to the "Amps"

[WRT]

I was including Double D . . .

[WRT]

Everyone knows "Wotts" is proportional to "Amps" if the music is loud.

Dat's tru, if da muzic in da club is 2 loud, you get lots of "wots?"

[slinky]

Dat's tru, if da muzic in da club is 2 loud, you get lots of "wots?"

what?

10 chars: sorry couldn't resist

[ManDownUnder]

Dat's tru, if da muzic in da club is 2 loud, you get lots of "wots?"

You'll get 'em if the women in that club have Double Ds too...

[Warr]

Low power stuff, eg. Cell phone chargers it isnt a drama to have more voltage.
High power applications, eg. computer stuff use switched mode power supplies which have regulation that can handle the wide range of voltage.

[WRT]

Are you calling DD a boob?

[dawnrazor]

looks like a few people were not listening in science class when your teacher tought everyone what the diferences between voltage, watts, amps etc are and their important relationships with each other.... :yes: :yes: :yes:

looks like someone wasn't paying attention in english class either LOL :dodge:

[Freakshow]

and yeah running on 110v halves power usage. just like tying knots in cords stops lightning strikes killing devices plugged in..... :shutup: :dodge:

Ill be off line for a few moments so I can tie all my cords... Be back soon!!!

[avgas]

looks like someone wasn't paying attention in english class either LOL :dodge:

i before e except when you cant see

[avgas]

Ill be off line for a few moments so I can tie all my cords... Be back soon!!!

If you get a cool humming its the inductor you just made

[ManDownUnder]

If you get a cool humming its the inductor you just made

Yup - meet Henry

[MSTRS]

Looks like someone wasn't paying attention in English class, either. LOL :dodge:

Yep <uhynuy>

[Swoop]

Not more fucking amway shit... Has finn stooped to that level already?

[dawnrazor]

Yep <uhynuy>

Oi, Mr. Picky :yes: :innocent:

[SPman]

Don't get too excited, it's really quite boring and has nothing to do with the price of electricity although we get ripped with that. Still, nothing a nuke plant wouldn't fix.
One in St Marys Bay would go down a treat.....

We got as much uranium as you want over here....

[nodrog]

Don't get too excited, it's really quite boring and has nothing to do with the price of electricity ......

you're just showing off about a flash new hair straightener or somthing arent you?

[The Stranger]

Get yourself an orbital sander
Glue and screw the sanding face to a bench at waist height
"Insert yourself" in the dust extractor
Turn it on... stand and enjoy.

240V of pure pleasure.

Women need to vary things a little... inserting the toy of their choice ... facing away etc.

Try not to do it at work - I hear your boss is a prick

I had always thought your perversion was in jest, but this time I am really concerned.

[Finn]

Not more fucking amway shit... Has finn stooped to that level already?

No it's not Amway. I would NEVER stoop that low.

It's a brothel full of pre-schoolers.

[Finn]

Here's what I've done. I need an inverter based generator for a project and Honda make the best (just like their bikes). As per usual, buying anything in NZ is fucking expensive and service is shit. The one I want costs $5,500 here so I've just bought a brand new US version for less than half that. My project is 110v based so it's perfect for that but I'll use it for other stuff like when our third world power grid goes tits up again.

Most of the critical stuff at home (TV, Sky, PC, Fridge etc) works on 110v. Actually I was surprised at how much stuff does, hence my post.

Told you it was boring but thank you for your input.

[Scouse]

I thought you found a way to stimulate hair growth with electric shock treatment

[SwanTiger]

I thought you'd gone for Amway as well Finn, I see the 'for lease' sign has gone up on your building, did someone forget to pay his rent on time? :P

[Finn]

I thought you'd gone for Amway as well Finn, I see the 'for lease' sign has gone up on your building, did someone forget to pay his rent on time? :P

Nah, the University are great payers, they're just a bunch of boring dead beats so we kicked them out. Did you read the For Lease sign? "Ideal for modeling agency. Rent inducement can be negotiated."

[Finn]

I thought you found a way to stimulate hair growth with electric shock treatment

Does that work?

[Lou Girardin]

Let's see if I've got it right. Finn says we should spend $2500 to half our power bill.
So, in about 9 years I've broken even.
Sounds like a plan.

[Finn]

Let's see if I've got it right. Finn says we should spend $2500 to half our power bill.
So, in about 9 years I've broken even.
Sounds like a plan.

Eat your Weetbix and read my post again. It's got nothing to do with saving power.

P.S. Your power bill is cheap.

[Flyingpony]

Here's what I've done. I need an inverter based generator for a project ... so it's perfect for that but I'll use it for other stuff like when our third world power grid goes tits up again.

Told you it was boring but thank you for your input.
But Finn, is your new generator able to run 18/7 for three weeks? (That's how long it'll take to get power restored during a snow storm.)

Is your generator head PM or ST 4 pole?
What's the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of the engine? 30,000+ hrs?

Thanks for sharing the fact most appliances can handle 110volts, I'll go and inspect my appliances tonight and see just how much of my house has that feature.

[imdying]

You'll love the Honda generators... not powerful enough? String another in the chain... they figure out how to sync waveforms and crap themselves, and they ramp up the speed under load. Perfect for your cold war bomb shelter :)

[ManDownUnder]

I had always thought your perversion was in jest, but this time I am really concerned.

You haven't even HEARD the 2 stroke options though... a weedeater motor with an eccentric weight attached vibrates like you would not believe...

[ManDownUnder]

I need an inverter based generator for a project and Honda make the best (just like their bikes). As per usual, buying anything in NZ is fucking expensive and service is shit. The one I want costs $5,500 here so I've just bought a brand new US version for less than half that.

Shit - now I am interested - do I need to apologise for my shit posts or just head straight for my self interested questions

Petrol or diesel powered?
Bought locally or being shipped?
What freight cost? I got a 44 lb box (700 x 500 x 300) ground shipped from the US (USPS out of Texas) for US$70.

Took a month of sundays to get here but it's intact and all god

[Finn]

Shit - now I am interested - do I need to apologise for my shit posts or just head straight for my self interested questions

Petrol or diesel powered?
Bought locally or being shipped?
What freight cost? I got a 44 lb box (700 x 500 x 300) ground shipped from the US (USPS out of Texas) for US$70.

Took a month of sundays to get here but it's intact and all god

It's petrol and I was about to buy one from the US when one came up cheap yesterday on trademe. Don't UPS or FedEx heavy stuff. Use a normal freight company.

If you want one for home, get a second hand diesel unit. Diesel are much better for continuous use. For less than $4k you can get one that would run an average house but only in case of power blackout or back up to an alternative energy source.

Actually I've been studying alternative energy quite a lot lately. Solar, wind turbine, etc, etc and have a small system at home but not because I want to save the world, it's just cause I love gadgets.