[sdiy] Re: stupid PSU!!!

[KA4HJH]

>Well let's see, I've got two 30 ohm 1% 100W units. If I put them in
>parallel between the two rails I have almost 3 amps load.
>I also have a 127 ohm 1% 120W. In parallel with the 30 ohm units I get
>roughly 3 1/4 amps.
>
>That should be sufficient load for me to get some accurate
>measurements. I'm particularly interested in measuring the inrush
>current spike. I have the 0.1 ohm I need to make that measurement so I
>should be alright I think.

It's always possible for that last .75A to make a power supply fail (seen
it happen) but if you've already got the resistors handy this is a good way
to start. You might want to start with a small load first and work your way
up.

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Terry Bowman, KA4HJH
"The Mac Doctor"