More dodgy USB power supplies.
Added 2017-02-01 17:21:43 +0000 UTCI think this may be the first time I've found one of the little transformers in these supplies with the windings straight on the top of each other. So the only thing between you and the mains is the lacquer on two tightly wrapped bits of thin copper wire.
I clearly have to take more of the transformers in these things to bits.
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2017-02-04 02:25:35 +0000 UTCCE is practically on everything nowadays.
Vaughn B.
2017-02-02 16:54:30 +0000 UTCWell, it did have a (fraudulent) CE mark! The importer into the EU is legally liable for CE compliance declarations, the issue is enforcement. It needs a few companies to get heavy fines and directors locked up before things have a hope of improvement.
2017-02-02 16:52:31 +0000 UTCThe lack of proper winding insulation is rather chilling and the 20ma delivery was comical. Makes you want to make sure you have a proper approval from a legitimate approval organization like CSA or cUL and the like. This reminds me of a recent Amazon item which was a USB charger AND ionizer. I am romped to get it and check it out. Not sure if having extra high voltage around the charging circuit would do any good to anything plug into it however.
Vaughn B.
2017-02-02 06:18:04 +0000 UTCNice video, scary.. I'm old school as well and single bobbin transformers scare me too.. I like a little more insulation between me and the mains. Keep up the great job mate.
Richard Boyce
2017-02-01 22:27:55 +0000 UTCI was toying with doing a "most dangerous product" video, but simply couldn't narrow it down from all the dangerous ones I have collected over the year.
Big Clive
2017-02-01 18:33:09 +0000 UTC
