A shamefull goof-up

[Findm-Keepm]

Usually there is a diode connected across the DC input for reverse polarity protection - check that first - it could be shorted and pulling down the power supply. I ran into that on one of those little Bentley sets they used to give away at time share seminars. You don't get the power adapter with the set, so most folks used a RatShack wall wart, and miswired it.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by Findm-Keepm

Usually there is a diode connected across the DC input for reverse polarity protection - check that first - it could be shorted and pulling down the power supply. I ran into that on one of those little Bentley sets they used to give away at time share seminars. You don't get the power adapter with the set, so most folks used a RatShack wall wart, and miswired it.

There's a lot of those Bentley sets around! I see them at yard sales, thrift shops, even electronic swap meets. The E-place has them listed at some really strange prices, like the things are rare.

[Electronic M]

Originally Posted by dieseljeep

There's a lot of those Bentley sets around! I see them at yard sales, thrift shops, even electronic swap meets. The E-place has them listed at some really strange prices, like the things are rare.

"Well naturally a Bently TV should cost as much as a Bently car they are just as rare....I've never seen one before man. ...Wow this is good strong stuff! " <-Average dumb ebay seller trying to make a living off of garage sales