Scanner Master power supply doesn't stay plugged in

[jaymatt1978]

Ok I have been using the Scanner Master four scanner power supply and it works great EXCEPT the power plug ALWAYS falls out of the power strip causing an unexpected loss of power which I heard isn't good for the SDS200. If you look closely there's a lip between the plug which caused the two prongs that go into the outlet the be very loose. I don't really know the ins and out of circuitry but I consider this a MAJOR design flaw, especially since turning the SDS200 on and off rapidly can damage the memory . I wish Scanner Mater used the same plug as Uniden, the one that goes horizontal inside of vertical. Anyone else has this problem???

 

[TerryPavlick]

Justin

Diid you try another power strip ?

Terry

 

[iMONITOR]

I ran across that recently with a brand new power supply that came with a device. It seems these cheap power supplies out of CHINA have very thing prongs on the plug! I put a slight bend in them to make better contact and it seems fine now.

 

[belvdr]

Is the power cord replaceable?

 

[iMONITOR]

I ran across that recently with a brand new power supply that came with a device. It seems these cheap power supplies out of CHINA have very thing prongs on the plug! I put a slight bend in them to make better contact and it seems fine now.

Oops, meant to say "thin" prongs.

 

[ka3aaa]

spread the prongs open or or better yet, get a good astron power supply for your scanner

 

[belvdr]

I just looked at it, and it's a $25 wall wart. You might find it works better on a short 3' extension cord or a different power strip. Just by the picture alone, that thing looks sketchy.

 

[dave3825]

Some of that stuff is made poorly. I had a pack for something that had a weird voltage and one of the prongs broke off. I opened it up and removed both prongs. Bought a short power cord and determined hot and neutral and soldered it in. Sealed around and opening from the prongs. Worked good and would work in 2 gang outlets where many wall warts block at least one outlet..



The plug on the SDS200 does not feel like it goes in far at all on the tamper-proof outlets like the one below.

Leviton 3.6A USB Dual Type A In-Wall Charger with 15 Amp Tamper-Resistant Outlets, White R02-T5632-0BW - The Home Depot

Our USB Charger Devices feature a smart chip that recognizes and optimizes the charging power of your electronic devices for fast and efficient charging. Strategically placed vertical USB Ports in all

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I am going to throw that one out and make it a 2 gang box and add this for my usb needs.

Legrand radiant 4.2 Amp Quad USB Decorator Duplex Outlet, White TM8USB4WCCV4 - The Home Depot

The radiant collection is a step up from the standard with simple, classic options in wiring devices, home automation controls and screwless wall plates that complement today's homes. The radiant USB charging solutions let you charge more of your devices without the need for bulky AC adapters...

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[a417]

power strip

Is it a cheap power strip?