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Loenja
(@loenja)
Active Member
Looking to upgrade the power supply

Hello all!,

I am looking to upgrade the powersupply in my MK2.5, as I run an LED strip and a RPi off the power supply.
I was hoping someone has some experience here and can point me in the right direction for a good replacement ( looking at around 400W).
I found this on EBay (UK) :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V33A-Home-Appliances-Power-Supply-Switching-Adapter-Transformer-Driver-400W/113047944909?epid=19020250028&hash=item1a522ebecd:g:H34AAOSws-tbGrZG&frcectupt=true

anyone got any better, more reputable brands/;links?
Cheers

Posted : 27/03/2019 8:33 pm
Dave J
(@dave-j)
Trusted Member
Re: Looking to upgrade the power supply

I use a Meanwell RSP-500-12. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mean-Well-RSP-500-12-500W-AC-to-DC-Enclosed-Power-Supply-with-PFC-12V-DC-41-6A/332646356430?epid=13019170407&hash=item4d734495ce:g:irwAAOSwydta8xUw

Much more expensive than the one you are looking at on Ebay.

Cheers,Dave Jackson"Enthralled Nooby (not so much maybe, ~58 years old)... If 3d printers had been around 40 years ago... "

Posted : 18/04/2019 10:07 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
Veteran Member Moderator
Re: Looking to upgrade the power supply

if you get a well known make and model, you should be able to get protective cover stl's on thingiverse

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Posted : 18/04/2019 11:07 pm
vintagepc
(@vintagepc)
Member
Re: Looking to upgrade the power supply

Seconding a reputable brand from a legitimate supplier. Do NOT cheap out; the corners that are cut to make them cheap can cause incredibly dangerous modes of failure with fire and electrocution hazards.

Posted : 19/04/2019 1:11 am
cwbullet
(@cwbullet)
Member
Re: Looking to upgrade the power supply

I won't buy anythign but a MeanWell.

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Posted : 19/04/2019 11:58 am
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