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  1. Paul.M

    4000 posts from a phone, how sad am I?

    Yep ive managed 4000 posts on this forum by just using an HTC Desire mobile phone! Its taken 2 years and a lot of patients to write my replies and all those picture threads that ive done (may have to do another one soon) but i have proven to myself that I am a sad sparky edicted to this forum...
  2. E

    What watt socket do i need??

    Hi, I thought I knew a little about amps, volts and watts, but I don't! So I'm hoping someone can help. I need to hire sockets for an exhibition and I'm stumped with what I need. The options are a 500w socket, a 1kw or a 3kw. I will be plugging in 4 floor lamps, a small projector and a laptop...
  3. D

    Shaver socket for laptop?

    Guys, I could do with some advice on this as it's not something I've come up against before. I've just had a call from an American chap who's asking me to price to install a 230/120v shaver socket in his sitting room so that he can use it to plug in his laptop. My only experience of installing...
  4. K

    How to charge Dell laptop from 12V cigarette socket

    I wanna charge a Dell Latitude E6500 laptop from the cigarette socket (12V), and have now tried two Vanson laptop adapters (SDR-100W and SDR-120W). Both deliver a weak beeping and does not charge the laptop battery. According to the regular power adapter the Laptop need 19.5V and 4.62A...
  5. F

    Apple certification software

    Hi people, What software are people using on Apple Macbook pro to complete installation test certificates? I need to put a logo on the certificate if possible. Thanks
  6. telectrix

    laptop problem

    sorry the info is scant. just got over the phone from son. laptop is a advent roma 1000. it crashed. on booting up it displays the usual start normally, safe mode etc. but if you hit enter on any option, the screen just blacks out. going to look at it in the morning, so any tips appreciated.
  7. O

    New Laptop Time....

    As the title says, current one is HP, pretty reasonable and going to the kids. Have about £400 to spend: 15+" screen DVD writer min 4GB memory Won't touch dell thanks
  8. F

    Laptop or Tablet

    I'm looking at upgrading my computer and was wondering what everyone else uses when on a job to do their paperwork? Is there any good software for tablet computers yet so you can do your certificates etc on site or is a laptop better? What does everyone use or is the old fashioned pen and...
  9. D

    software for making paperless test sheets which can be used with a ipad or laptop

    hi... looking for software to change test sheets (paper ) for testing electrical control panels to use on a tablet or laptop... These test sheets can be pulled from a server ,perform a test and then downloaded back to the server in .pdf form. If anybody needs a copy of a certain test sheet, we...
  10. C

    Megger 1730 and bluetooth dongle

    Am looking to upgrade my 1552 Megger to the 1730 but my laptop doesn't have blue tooth. Can anyone suggest a good blue tooth dongle that will enable the Megger to transfer data quickly and efficiently to my laptop.
  11. L

    What is this tip called?

    Does anyone recognize this DC power tip? I want to buy a female version and some cable to make a short extension / adaptor. (Its for a laptop)
  12. L

    Laptop earth-buzz audio fix

    Ok - long story short. I do music shows and have power trouble using laptops for audio - earth buzz issues. My usual fix has been to find a replacement power supply designed with no earth pin on the plug - no more buzz. This has worked for the last few Toshiba laptops I had and is way cheaper...
  13. S

    Password locked netbook

    Hi guys Need your help again My daughter has a Samsung Netbook on Windows 7. This morning she has tried to get on her netbook but it asking for a password. Never asked for this before & "she hasnt changed the security settings". I can get into a reset mode but no matter what option I choose it...
  14. P

    not quite a laptop

    BBC - Archive - Tomorrow's World - Tomorrow's World | Nellie: School Computer
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    Laptop adapter with grounded plug and double insulation symbol - okey? Second try

    Hi I don't know what happened but my first thread comes up as invalid? Because of to many pictures? Anyways, my question stands, and I hope someone can answer me, it would be much appreciated. Is it any drawbacks of having a laptop adapter with both ground and double insulation? I have never...
  16. F

    Laptop adapter with grounded plug and double insulation symbol - okey?

    Hi I recently bought an unoriginal adapter that came with a grounded plug, I noticed that the sticker also had the symbol for double insulation. I have never seen this before, is it ok? Here are som pictures:
  17. T

    Toughbook laptop

    One for any computer gurus on here, just got my hands on a second hand Panasonic toughbook cf-28 laptop ex aa £113 delivered bargain considering retail price of these things brilliant bit of kit for carrying on site pretty much indestructible etc anyway it's got the built in sim card slot to...
  18. S

    MFT 1730 with software

    Hi Guys/Gals Is anybody out there using the MFT1730 with software, I have just bought one and am awaiting delivery. I use a Macbook and have been told that it will work if I run windows for Mac.... Is anyone else running the software this way? Also comments/tips on meter and software...
  19. Z

    AC Universal Adapter Power Charger for Laptop

    I really don't know anything when it comes to electricity so I'm not sure this even belongs in this section. If not, I humbly apologize. I'll first explain why I want to do this and then I hope someone will tell me how :tongue3:. I suffer from Hyperhidrosis, basically that's a condition that...
  20. S

    SMA piggyback with laptop trouble!

    Hi, Recently installed a system with 2 SMA inverters. I've connected the piggyback to one of the inverters and switched the rotary switch to the '1' setting. I have sunny explorer on my laptop but when I search for the piggyback it says no devices found. I've also tried it with the rotary...

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