Portland OR telephone/data/wiring brick and mortar? Preferably on the eastside?
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posted by dan g.
on Sep 11, 2012 -
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Please help me create a hobby or semi-constructive pastime out of my fascination with supply chains, logistics, and shipping. Let me explain.
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posted by kinsey
on Jan 4, 2012 -
19 answers
I'm planning a trip do Death Valley in january and I'll be landing in Las Vegas where I'll spend the first day or two preparing, and I wonder if anyone has some recommendations for places where I can get the supplies I need.
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posted by tristpinsm
on Dec 22, 2011 -
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I installed a new video card and power supply in a new desktop computer, but the machine had problems (restarting occasionally for no obvious reason over a few weeks) and now the card seems dead. I need help figuring out what has gone wrong!
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posted by ZeroDivides
on Nov 24, 2011 -
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I'm looking to buy a supply of cable that would be ideal for making USB cables. Also are there any suppliers for tips and ends that can supply to Canada?
I'm tired of crappy usb cables that are never the lengths that I want them to be.
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posted by Chamunks
on Nov 3, 2011 -
18 answers
I am in need of bipolar power supply that is +/-5vdc to work with an electronic device that is not important (thus I'm not worried about frying it). I was wondering if it would be possible to get two 5 volt adapters and wire one into the +5v circuit and the other into -5v circuit with the corresponding -/+ wires going to ground?
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posted by cloeburner
on Sep 5, 2011 -
14 answers
I'm trying to identify a +- 10 V cable for an electromagnet power supply I recently purchased. The manual calls it a "BR2" cable but I can't seem to find it anywhere...
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posted by Aanidaani
on Aug 30, 2011 -
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The battery in my APC RS900 UPS is dying, and I've ordered a replacement. Unfortunately, it doesn't know that help is on the way, and is beeping at me relentlessly. How can I make it stop?
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posted by Horace Rumpole
on Jul 6, 2011 -
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Need some advice please.
I tried to install a new Power supply in my 2 year Old Dell PC in anticipation of installing a new Hi Spec Graphics card. Did all the necessary connections (I think) except connecting up the Sata cable to the Optical Disc drive (It wouldn't reach, I'll come to that in a minute).
Powered it up, nothing. I noticed a light came on, on the motherboard (so It's getting power right??)
Took out the power supply, refitted the old one and it all works.
Questions -
1.Does not attaching the Sata cable to the optical drive matter??
2.Can I buy a Sata cable extension??
3.Is the light (showing on the motherboard) indicative of the Power supply working??
4,Is it possible that the new power supply is not functioning???
5.Is there something really obvious I'm missing??
Any help advice would be gratefully accepted, thanks
posted by maxmix
on Jun 27, 2011 -
4 answers
Desktop computer smelled like smoke- now will not power on. Already changed Power supply?
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posted by l2yangop
on Jun 2, 2011 -
12 answers
How can I find a "laptop style" power supply that is good for more than 120 watts?
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posted by Esefa
on Jan 20, 2011 -
12 answers
Where are some redundant switchmode power supplies with dual 240 AC inputs and a 12V DC output... I am looking for some models but google is not working for me.
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posted by gttommy
on May 24, 2010 -
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Can anyone recommend a UK-based supplier of 230V consumer electrical products that will ship by Royal Mail to the USA? I'm looking for something
similar to this, maplin.co.uk a store which unfortunately only ships within the UK. I need to buy some assorted 230V stuff for development of products that will be sold in Asia.
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posted by thewalrus
on Mar 13, 2010 -
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PSU was missing from computer. Bought a new one, now it gives me one continuous BIOS beep when I turn it on. What have I done wrong and how do I fix this?
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posted by battlebison
on Dec 10, 2009 -
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I installed new RAM, and blew my power supply. Now, after installing a better power supply, the same symptoms which led to the broken power supply are happening again.
What is going on?
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posted by edbyford
on Jun 23, 2009 -
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Received a replacement power supply for my Powerbook G4 today. The Apple power supply stats are "Input: AC 100-240V 50/60HZ 1.5A Ouput: 24.5V === 2.65A" The replacement supply reads "Input: 100-240V ~ 2.0A, 50-60HZ Ouput: 15-24V === 4.3A & 75W MAX". Is the new power supply incompatible with my Powerbook?
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posted by jofuu
on Apr 17, 2009 -
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I'm planning a home addition but would like peruse building material sources beyond what's available in consumer hardware stores. What sources do architects and contractors use for non-standard windows and other items? Is there a McMaster-Carr-equivalent for building materials?
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posted by odinsdream
on Jan 30, 2009 -
4 answers
My old laptop blew the motherboard after 3 years of great use (Acer Aspire 5670). I just bought a new laptop (Acer Extensa 5630Z). Can I use the power charger/AC Adapter from my old on my new without doing damage?
The new one is rated 19V 3.43A. The old one is 19V 4.4A. (plugs are the same). Long live the hive mind!
posted by bytemover
on Dec 20, 2008 -
10 answers
I need just one portable, reusable, near-silent, non-dangerous kilowatthour.
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posted by felix
on Dec 4, 2008 -
15 answers
I just noticed that my Macbook's battery is running down even though the power supply is plugged in. Do I need a new power supply or could it be something I can fix?
posted by Andy Harwood
on Aug 17, 2008 -
10 answers
I broke a pin on the power supply to my Lacie external hard drive. Only problem is they have ceased to exist, in stores or on ebay... Is there a generic version that would work, or do I have to get someone to solder the pin back on?
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posted by letahl
on May 7, 2008 -
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How do I look up current global commodity supplies? Even better, is there somewhere I can compare global commodity prices versus their supply and consumption rates over an extended period?
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posted by onalark
on Apr 22, 2008 -
5 answers
Where can I find an AC adapter with 18-24 Volt DC output capable of 1.5+ amps in New York City.
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posted by miniape
on Oct 12, 2007 -
8 answers
Electrical Engineers / Computer Hardware Enthusiasts:
Replace fuse in a computer power supply?
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posted by itheearl
on Jun 27, 2007 -
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Does anyone know of a company that makes a single file drawer? I mean in metal (or some other sturdy material, ie. hard plastic) like a file cabinet but with only one drawer. I found
this, but this is carboard, so not good for my purposes, but the form is perfect. I've searched and searched on the internet and I can't find anything, but it seems like something that should exist. Can anyone help?
posted by semidivine
on Jun 22, 2007 -
7 answers
Calling electricians: can I use one of those "battery chargers" they sell at Auto Zone to power a small appliance that needs 12V?
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posted by hodyoaten
on May 26, 2007 -
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I'm trying to find angle iron uprights for industrial shelving. My small non-profit was given shelving (well, shelves) that we originally expected uprights to come with and they ended up without the uprights.
I'm looking for angle iron around 8 ft(96inches) long, of reasonable strength, and with bolt holes running the length. Holes on the shelves are approximately 3/4" on center from the corner, but are oval.
leads are appreciated as my google-fu has mostly failed me. thanks.
posted by bagelche
on May 11, 2007 -
11 answers
I'm taking up welding as a hobby and was hoping someone might know of a good metal supply shop that would be a open to hobbiest (i.e.: they are willing to sell small quantities and have weekend hours). I find that home depot and lowes offer a limited selection of steel, so it would be nice to find a place i can buy mechanical tube steel, small gage pipe, and other misc steel.
posted by NGnerd
on Mar 4, 2007 -
11 answers
Please help me fix a poor college student’s Dell Dimension E310 desktop PC. I need to know whether they use an industry standard power supply unit or a proprietary Dell unit.
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posted by 14580
on Feb 7, 2007 -
3 answers
I'm having the darndest time reading and discerning supply and demand graphs in Microeconomics, and I'm looking for suggestions from econ whizzes on how to improve in this area.
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posted by dropkick
on Feb 1, 2007 -
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Electronics filter: What can I do to make a 24v PSU turn into a 18-19v PSU? It's 0.5A power supply which as far as I can tell is important to know when using, say a resistor to lower voltage. But how resistant should the resistor be? I've found information on how to tell a resistor's value, but not how it will actually effect a line's voltage or how to calculate it. Are there any good sites with this information? Also what will happen to the amount of amps the PSU supplies when I do change it to 18/19v??
Also, what can be done to increase the amperage of a power supply? What inside the circutry is actually dictating the amperage?
posted by Napierzaza
on Dec 3, 2006 -
25 answers
Please help me power up my Powerbook G3 Wallstreet 300mhz one last time. I'm on my second 45W power supply...
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posted by dismitree
on Jul 4, 2006 -
8 answers
