Date   : Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:29:52 +0100
From   : Jules Richardson <julesrichardsonuk@...>
Subject: Re: Master power supply ratings

Ian Wolstenholme wrote:
> I have successfully run old ST506 hard drives requiring 2.5A off
> the Master auxilary output although this is probably not recommended!
> 
> No bangs or pops yet though.........

Wow - I'm really surprised you got away with that. Even the original IBM 
PC used to shut down when loaded up with a hard disk (that PSU was rated 
at 63W though IIRC)

I suppose I'd be more concerned about PSU overheating that anything as 
there's no fan and it's tucked away in the corner of the case with a lot 
of plastic around it. But if it works.... :)

cheers

Jules