At 06:41 -0500 6/17/05, Jack Gallemore wrote: >Does running it at 110v extend the life of circuits? </Possible dumb question>
Probably not. In those days the usual input circuit used two filter capacitors and switched diodes so that they were charged in series for 110 volt operation and in parallel for 220 volts. Either way the rest of the input circuitry sees 220*SQRT(2) volts DC. That's about 320 V which is why they say no user serviceable parts inside the power converter. It's also why 12 VDC fans replaced those connected directly to the power line in later Mac's -- --> Halloween == Oct 31 == Dec 25 == Christmas <-- -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:" Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
