1.5V - 2.0V

[bainbrig]

Got a Virgin ‘Superhub’ router (Netgear). Transformer (12v 2a) seems to be on the blink.

In the cupboard I’ve got a Netgear 12v 1,5a transformer.

What if any problems would I get if I used the 1.5v?

Ta

B

[bainbrig]

Well, trying it. Transformer is cold. Router is working.

Waiting for the crunch.

[Zacs-Master]

Have you replaced the dilithium crystals, tho?

[youngmafbog]

My superhub is rated as requiring 2.5A.

Mostly the rating is over-egged to fully ensure safety. If your hub says 2A then you may well get away with 1.5A. Personally I would use it only until I could get another.

[Guilbert53]

Just phone Virgin to get another router / power lead.

It will probably be free.

[bainbrig]

Thanks, ymb, guilbert. I’ll get one from Virgin (under contract) but Xmas looms.

Bill

[Old_Geezer]

Depends on what the Netgear router needs. What does it say on the back ?

[bainbrig]

Old 12v 2a. New 12v 1.5.

That’s it. Can’t find ANYTHING else on the router.

[bainbrig]

Geezer. Found out that the Router's maximum power consumption under load is Maximum / LOAD = 15.3 Watts.

My electricity knowledge is sparse, but my sums say 1.5a will do the job...

BB

[Old_Geezer]

Could have issues with short term spikes, but I'd expect it to cope fine.