E link power supply upgrade

[HST43]

Hi there.

I'm looking to upgrade the PSU to the 4amp, but I have a spare switchmode 15V 5amp PSU from an old laptop would this be suitable to use for the elink ?

thanks 

[Chrissaf]

Some, nay many, on here will say yes. But there is at least one thread on here where a member's eLink was damaged and needed repair after using a non Hornby ex Laptop 5 Amp supply. Now it may be that, that user was unlucky and had an eLink with an underlying fault. But do you really want to take the risk.

[Fishmanoz]

If you do want to take the risk, you need to make sure the plug is compatible for a start,  Chris can advise the spec for that I'm sure. 

[Chrissaf]

6.3mm outer diameter 3.0mm diameter inner [positive] pin.

 

However 6.3mm with 3.0mm inner pins are more difficult to source. The 6.3mm / 3.1mm plug is more common and totally compatible with the Hornby power socket.

[HST43]

Hi Chris ,

I've found this one online at a very reasonable price

Toshibia laptop power supply same spec as the Hornby one.

Product Specification Connector size: 6.3*3.0mm Product Type: AC adapter/Battery charger AC Input: 100~240V / 50-60HZ  Output: 15V 4A Watts: 60W

[Chrissaf]

Its totally up to you. I am not prepared to make a recommendation about a non Hornby power supply.

[Rog RJ]

Make sure the plug polarity is the same as the Hornby one.

[96RAF]

Various online blurbs about the Hornby power supply describe it as swtiched mode.

It is also identical to the Scalextric C7024 unit.