Jig (tool) for testing PSU's?

[dnorm]

Hi all,

I just signed up on this site... I know that a P.S. must be tested 'under load'...

one told me there is a 'jig' available at low cost, that provides a load for the P.S., and indicates performance by LED's... prob a 'quick', not 'deep', diagnostic tool, but it is all I have need for right now... have looked for, and have not found, such a thing...

Can one point me toward it?

Thanks in advance, for any and all responses...

regards... dnorm

[btfsc]

Re: Jig (tool) for testing PSU's?

Here is a link for one. $13.69 plus shipping
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/produc...me=MCMProducts

[dnorm]

Re: Jig (tool) for testing PSU's?

btfsc,

thank you, I think that is what I was looking for...

regards... dnorm

[starfury1]

Re: Jig (tool) for testing PSU's?

This below is
NO substitute for a "real load" and a "real meter"
but if you want a quick way to kick one over and get an idea of whats happening

its not bad

https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2856

there are LED versions, but like I said only as an indication, don't take what they say as being true that the supply is ok

there is another thread going on building dummy load setups

https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4874

HTH

Welcome Cheers

[gonzo0815]

Re: Jig (tool) for testing PSU's?

Serious load for testing ATX PSU`s would be at least about 100w to 200w. I think a PSU who can give out that amount of power, would probably not the culprit.