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My new Atari 2600/7800 power adaptors have arrived.
These will replace the ones that have been in use for half a century.
While plain to look at, these new models include automatic surge protection, 50 and 60 Hz input for North America and European systems, and short circuit protection.
Shorting the power line is a common cause of destroying the Atari machines when un/plugged into the supply. The positive tip of the plug touches the ground of the jack when inserted. Even if it doesn't shock the machine, the transformer inside the adaptor takes a hit and the damage is cumulative.
"PK Power AC - DC Adapter for Atari 2600
Input: 100V - 120V AC - 240 VAC 50/60Hz Worldwide Voltage Use Mains PSU
Input: 100-240V 50-60Hz
PK-Power products are CE / FCC / RoHS certified, tested by the manufacturer to match and / or exceed the OEM specification
OVP, OCP, SCP Protection (OVP: Over Voltage output Protection. OCP: Over Current output Protection. SCP: Short Circuit output Protection)"
At around $5USD each, these are great for adding clean power and small safeguards without altering the machine.
These will replace the ones that have been in use for half a century.
While plain to look at, these new models include automatic surge protection, 50 and 60 Hz input for North America and European systems, and short circuit protection.
Shorting the power line is a common cause of destroying the Atari machines when un/plugged into the supply. The positive tip of the plug touches the ground of the jack when inserted. Even if it doesn't shock the machine, the transformer inside the adaptor takes a hit and the damage is cumulative.
"PK Power AC - DC Adapter for Atari 2600
Input: 100V - 120V AC - 240 VAC 50/60Hz Worldwide Voltage Use Mains PSU
Input: 100-240V 50-60Hz
PK-Power products are CE / FCC / RoHS certified, tested by the manufacturer to match and / or exceed the OEM specification
OVP, OCP, SCP Protection (OVP: Over Voltage output Protection. OCP: Over Current output Protection. SCP: Short Circuit output Protection)"
At around $5USD each, these are great for adding clean power and small safeguards without altering the machine.