the power supply
Bill Buie
I don't know if all versions of the C64 have an identical
arrangement, but I have a detached power supply that plugs into the
back of my C64, and I have a power switch on the side of my C64.
Turning the power switch off does not disable the transformers in
the power supply; it stays hot even when the C64 is not drawing
current. It is an inconvenience to reach behind my system (all
those cables) to plug the system in and unplug it with each use, but
I've always done it. I got to wondering, do I have to?
I could think of two reasons why I should: 1) I'm paying money for
the power being dissapated when I'm not using the machine and 2)
Power glitches (esp. electrical storms) may damage my power supply.
Does anybody know if these fears are well-founded? Are there any
other reasons why I shouldn't?
Post replies to the net. Thanks to all in advance.
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--Bill Buie
Bill Chimiak
in after the power switch is placed in
the "on" position due to voltage
transients. So that should be a
consideration also.
al...@kpno.uucp
I think that leaving the power supply to your C64 plugged in all the time is
probably not a good idea since there have recently been a lot of power supply
failures reported.
Peter Allan
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Tucson, Az