mains

  1. I

    Why do we have AC current from the mains but DC current on gadgets?

    my teacher said something about it but i didnt get it just wondered why?
  2. A

    Universal mains charger for mobile, pls Help?

    I have a universal mains charger for a mobile, but the plug does not fit the sockets that I have tried Why is this? Pic...
  3. C

    Would you expect with most stereos, that when turned off at the mains the radio

    stations need re-programming? If not, which sorts can be turned off with out re-programming? Thanks.
  4. P

    Is this a good hybrid for the AeroPro Drive GT? -- VS Gut Mains, Pro

    Hurricane Tour Crosses? For the new aeropro drive GT (nadal racquet) -- how is this hybrid of VS gut 16g on mains and Pro hurricane tour 17g on crosses? Thinking of stringing it 59 for VS and 56/57 for PHT on crosses. What's the difference between the 16g hybrid and the 17g hybrid? Thanks.
  5. S

    Is there something that i can use to power electricity outdoors with no mains?

    I am a photographer and will be wanting to use some of my own lighting (non professional equipment) in a location at night time, i wondered if there was a power supply or portable generator of electricity available on the market. Does anyone know the name of the product I need? Thanks in advance...
  6. J

    Where can I get a mains charger for the Motorola T307 bluetooth car kit from?

    I'm looking for a mains charger for the Motorola T307 bluetooth car kit. I've looked on eBay and Amazon. Someone said they are available. Can anyone help?
  7. C

    My computer monitor has no mains lead! How do I plug it in?

    I have just obtained a computer monitor (Packard Bell) but there's no mains lead for me to plug it in. So how is it suppose to work? My friend gave it to me & she reckons she never plugged it into a wall socket, only the computer. It has an 'ANALOGUE-IN' point at the back of it & a 'DC-IN'...
  8. K

    Where can I buy Australian mains power plugs, to fit myself?

    I've just moved to Australia from the UK and need to change the plugs on my stuff ie, PS3, Wii, surround sound etc... you get the idea. In the UK you can just buy them from your hard ware shop to fit your self. Their is no issue with regards to power as both the UK and Australia use 240v. Any...
  9. C

    Can inductive technology be used to transfer mains power?

    Can systems similar to those seen on electric toothbrush chargers be used to transfer mains electricity (UK spec) or are they exclusively suitable for stepping down voltage? Thanks
  10. C

    Help with connecting Infrared Beam Kit to a mains light switch?

    Hi im trying to set up a Infrared beam across a door so when you enter or exit the lights go on or off, i found a 'Infrared Beam Kit' http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=220033 which i think i could use but how do i connect this to the lights? currently the lights just have a normal...
  11. C

    Can inductive technology be used to transfer mains power?

    Can systems similar to those seen on electric toothbrush chargers be used to transfer mains electricity (UK spec) or are they exclusively suitable for stepping down voltage? Thanks
  12. C

    Can inductive technology be used to transfer mains power?

    Can systems similar to those seen on electric toothbrush chargers be used to transfer mains electricity (UK spec) or are they exclusively suitable for stepping down voltage? Thanks
  13. S

    mains serviced caravan pitch?

    We have just booked our holiday to a caravan park (tourer), and we have booked a mains service pitch. It says that this has electric hook up, mains water and waste. Does this mean toilet waste, or is it just from the sink, shower etc? On the door to my toilet cassette there is a strange powered...
  14. simonf

    Is 200mbps achievable on Internet over Mains (DLAN)?

    Internet over mains (dlan) state transfer rates of 200Mbps but is that really achievable? Will you notice the difference between a 85mbps and 200mbps?
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