[mythtv-users] HDHomeruns are sensitive to power adapter used.

Tom Lichti redpepperracing at gmail.com
Wed Jan 19 19:18:54 UTC 2011


On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 2:16 PM, Alan Anderson <andersonas at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>>
>>  From the original description given that sounds to me as though the old
>> HDHR has a higher power requirement than the newer models - even though
>> the same wattage may be stamped on the label.
>>
>> It's not oftne a good idea to swap power supplies, even though the
>> equipment looks the same.
>
> This is the theory Im using based on the sypmtons and soluion  and Im sticking
> to it.
>
> Older HDhomeruns need older wall warts that proivide more power.

Yes, that is correct. I believe there was even a recall from Silicon
Dust because some of the power supplies that were sent out would not
power the units correctly. Mine have both been fine, just lucky I
guess.

Tom


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