Power adaptors

Discussions between 24 May 2006 and 02 March 2007.
Subject

PowerMac deadness following power cut

“Pressing the power switch on the computer makes the light come on for a second and then off again.”

Is the a LIGHT SOCKET to 120v Converter?

“Some places in the world don't have electrical outlets... just light bulb sockets.”

there are LIGHT SOCKET to 120v Converters!

“I bought one, for my porch light socket, that has dual polarized 120VAC outlets, PLUS the bulb screws into the bottom”

End of Miseries in sight, Whee!

“After weeks of searching for a viable way to run a Mac on 208 vac, there seems to be a breakthrough.”

Pismo power adapter

“Despite working fine the Pismo now won't start up using the power adapter.”

Car Charger for Macbook Pro?

“is there a car charger available for it? Even if it's 3rd party that's fine as long as it works.”

Battery recall cockup

“Yes, Apple, in their infinite wisdom, has now sent me TWO batteries to replace the one 'dodgy' one.”

UPS that works well with Tiger

“Any recommendations on an affordable (750 VA or so) that works perfectly well on tiger”

G5 and Belkin battery backup ... trouble?

“I put my dual G5 on a 500VA APC UPS and it would shut down prettymuch immediately.”

Surge Protectors

“I was recently told by an "expert" that surge protectors deteriorate over time and the protection is lost.”