Forum: General Electronics Technical Discussion
03-26-2021, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 908
Re: Swapping out a NiMh for a LiPo?
The duty cycle for an emergency light is way different from a cordless phone. Typically there are three discharges these batteries experience; self discharge, testing and loss of mains power.
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Forum: General Electronics Technical Discussion
03-25-2021, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 908
Re: Swapping out a NiMh for a LiPo?
^ If you are referring to legal regulations, in most of Europe, this modification would probably break the regulations regardless, unless it was approved by whoever issued the fixtures EN 60598-2-22...
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Forum: General Electronics Technical Discussion
03-25-2021, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 908
Re: Swapping out a NiMh for a LiPo?
About voltage drop, if the fixtures are to be used for anything where legal code requirements apply, you need to be sure that the new battery type maintain the voltage needed during discharge/usage...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
03-25-2021, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 594
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Forum: General Electronics Technical Discussion
03-25-2021, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 908
Re: Swapping out a NiMh for a LiPo?
Are you continuing using them as emergency fixtures? If yes, I wouldn't bother changing battery technology. In my experience, NiCd does not have a lower life span than other, "newer" type batteries...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
02-06-2021, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 594
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
01-22-2021, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 4,804
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
01-22-2021, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 4,804
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
11-24-2020, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,567
Re: Windows XP EoL Security Rollup...or similar?
OS-wise, you are correct. There used to be some SSD-manufacturers that had some trim-like features in their firmware. OCZ (Vertex?) comes to mind for some reason. Don't know if any manufacturers...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
11-22-2020, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,567
Re: Windows XP EoL Security Rollup...or similar?
Well, there are 'unofficial' rollups. Goggle 'Windows XP SP4'. There also are complete installs with all updates slipstreamed into them. One of them are called Windows XP Professional SP3 x86 -...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
01-02-2020, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 2,940
Re: The 2020 Operating System Thread
I converted all my own and my families computers from whatever version that was compatible and eligible before the official free Win10 upgrade date. Being my family main (remote) support person, I...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
09-06-2019, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 753
Re: Identify solder joints Looks bad to me
Just because the light comes on on the switch, doesn't mean that you got good power or ground. If you're lucky, you could have a (partially) blown fuse. It's an easy fix if you're lucky. You can...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
02-20-2019, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,481
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
02-11-2019, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,481
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
01-29-2019, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,900
Re: I'm getting windows 10
So am I, but I selected the Spyboot program, as they are well known for their other garbage clean-up software. The program can also do some tweaks that normally are only available in the...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
01-29-2019, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,900
Re: I'm getting windows 10
There are guides out there for what to disable manually, but its cumbersome. I prefer to use a tool that gives me the controls speedier at one place. This page...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
01-28-2019, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 895
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
09-17-2018, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,014
Re: Pages sent to printer sliding off page
I had to skip some of the more windy posts above, as it was not to clear if any of it was relevant.
My answer are based on following statements from OP as I understand them:
- Network printing...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
08-02-2018, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,374
Re: New SSD vs. "New" Laptop
Having just a couple of weeks ago bought a E5470, that you are considering, intended as replacement for the E4310 that I also have owned for six years, a few observations might be of use for you.
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
07-29-2018, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,647
Re: well I lost everything on my server
Forced to stand by my words? My only claim from the start has been that it is not usually not hard to move a software RAID. I have not solicited people, not even you, to use any kind of storage...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
07-29-2018, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,647
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
07-29-2018, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,647
Re: well I lost everything on my server
Nope, one do not design storage systems based on information on need for storage capacity alone. But you wouldn't know that. But I'm not going to waste more time on this. Based on what you have...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
07-28-2018, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,647
Re: well I lost everything on my server
ZFS from more than a decade ago is not relevant. A lot has happened with it since then, and features are still being implemented. From what you have proven above, your level of knowledge of ZFS is...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
07-28-2018, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,647
Re: well I lost everything on my server
Sure, if you don't feel competent, or are unable or unwilling to acquire the required competence, you should stay away. The knowledge is out there for the grab for those interested. Today you can...
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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion
07-28-2018, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,647
Re: well I lost everything on my server
Sure, right. Have I said that RAID is a warranty against data loss? Again, RAID is no substitute for good backup routines, of which I have said nothing. RAID only reduces the risk for data loss....
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