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Technical News & Discussion => Networking & Routers => 2-Wire 2700 => Topic started by: Rik on Jun 19, 2010, 16:26:27

Title: 2700 power supplies
Post by: Rik on Jun 19, 2010, 16:26:27
I've just had my second power supply fail (the router just goes into a power up cycle, dropping and re-booting just after the power LED goes solid green). It's not the router, same power supply on a different router produces the same result, new PSO on old router and everything is fine again.

In my experience, this seems to be a weak point with 2700s, and I wondered if anyone had found an alternative, better made PSU for the unit?
Title: Re: 2700 power supplies
Post by: Den on Jun 19, 2010, 18:29:30
I agree Rik it seems to be the week link and it makes sense to have a spare. The best way seems to be buy an extra 2700 on ebay and keep it for spares.  :eyebrow:
Title: Re: 2700 power supplies
Post by: Rik on Jun 19, 2010, 18:30:22
I have two more, Den. ;D
Title: Re: 2700 power supplies
Post by: Den on Jun 19, 2010, 18:30:54
Me too Rik  ;D
Title: Re: 2700 power supplies
Post by: Rik on Jun 19, 2010, 18:31:19
Spare Routers Ltd? ;)
Title: Re: 2700 power supplies
Post by: Den on Jun 19, 2010, 18:32:49
I would to set up a company called  "Very Ltd"   ;D
Title: Re: 2700 power supplies
Post by: Rik on Jun 19, 2010, 18:34:36
:lol:
Title: Re: 2700 power supplies
Post by: Simon on Jun 19, 2010, 21:50:41
I bought a couple of spare PSUs from DigiDave a while back, and whilst I haven't used them for the 2700 yet, I do use one of them for charging up my sat nav, and they seem to work fine.
Title: Re: 2700 power supplies
Post by: Rik on Jun 20, 2010, 10:51:43
Thanks, Simon. :thumb:
Title: Re: 2700 power supplies
Post by: nowster on Jun 20, 2010, 20:24:00
What's the spec of the PSU? It may be possible to get something suitable from Maplins or CPC/Farnell.
Title: Re: 2700 power supplies
Post by: kinmel on Jun 20, 2010, 20:39:30
Quote from: nowster on Jun 20, 2010, 20:24:00
What's the spec of the PSU? It may be possible to get something suitable from Maplins or CPC/Farnell.

Suitable power supplies are readily available, but it is cheaper to buy a complete 2700HGV off Ebay.
Title: Re: 2700 power supplies
Post by: Rik on Jun 21, 2010, 08:52:32
I was just thinking of getting something which would last a while, Alan.