Hello Michael, On Monday 26 June 2006 22:51, Michael St.Pierre Inscribed Thus: > I just wanted to chime in here. In my computer repair class, I've > ordered several of the different kinds of power testers at Tiger > Direct (and no, I don't work for them or get anything from this). > I've found all but one work very well. The one that DID NOT work > well was the one with the knob dial on it (which I didn't see any > longer on that site). All the other ones worked well. In class, I > make the kids test with all of the testers to make sure (as a > redundancy and to show them different components in action) that they > all are working properly. We have yet to find ones that don't work > well. And...they are reasonably priced. Here are the ones I've used: > http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp? >EdpNo=1723554&CatId=1797
This item shows up as a cable tester ! > http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp? >EdpNo=1647108&CatId=1107 > http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp? >EdpNo=1699977&CatId=1107 Whilst I agree with your sentiments, the one thing that these devices do not do is test your PSU !! What they will do well is tell you that the PSU is working and suppling voltage at a particular level. But not under load conditions ! You could have a faulty PSU and not know it. By placing a load on the PSU roughly equivalent to its rating and then making voltage checks will give you more assurance that things are working as they should ! There is a world of difference between a classroom and a working environment where repairs are carried out ! -- Best Regards: Derrick. Pontefract Linux Users Group. plug at play-net.co.uk -- ---------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is your picture included in the Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page? http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html If not, write to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
