tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post5501487667100617552..comments2024-03-11T12:46:28.806-04:00Comments on You. Me. Ride This Crazy Train - Adventures and Observations on The GO: Redneck elecktronicks - never be without juice againC.J. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-66215412354123046322015-07-18T21:36:39.443-04:002015-07-18T21:36:39.443-04:00Apparently, this practice is frowned upon in the U...Apparently, this practice is frowned upon in the UK: http://cnet.co/1fUl9rT (copy/paste to browser address bar)Ian Cognitonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-87249604344400308262015-06-11T11:40:32.297-04:002015-06-11T11:40:32.297-04:00Old "Billy Bob" isn't a descendant o...Old "Billy Bob" isn't a descendant of that legendary "Jerry Riggs" fellow by any chance, is he?Tal Hartsfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077424958233740898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-91536640671297851552015-06-11T09:00:11.691-04:002015-06-11T09:00:11.691-04:00This also relies on you having a seat near the plu...This also relies on you having a seat near the plugs...<br /><br />I bought a 13000mAh Portable Charger when the Anker version went on sale a few months back. Its charge time compares favourably to a standard plug so it should get you through any GO delay.<br /><br /><br />And you can sit in your normal seat.<br /> Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686328222625845902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-39966066833654518432015-06-10T13:57:00.553-04:002015-06-10T13:57:00.553-04:00Hey FRED, doubt no longer: I did exactly this many...Hey FRED, doubt no longer: I did exactly this many years ago! Cost about $5 and has worked perfectly ever since.<br /><br />A word of warning to those who make these adaptors: I wouldn't plug anything in that doesn't use a DC transformer, or any device that requires a clean AC wave. From the tests I've done, there's quite a bit of voltage fluctuation and other anomalies while the train is using its HEP generator; it's definitely not clean shore power.<br /><br />That said, I've successfully charged my laptop, phone and other electronics while on the GO train. I've even had people offer to buy the adaptor from me, but I'm sure the ports would be locked out (or otherwise disabled) if these adaptors became too common.<br /><br />While I don't think normal use should "blow out the electrical system in the coach or entire train," people should definitely exercise common sense and not use hair dryers, space heaters or anything with a motor; I'd imagine the inrush current when those devices start up could cause a brownout on the train.<br /><br />Of course, I'm only halfway to becoming an electrical engineer, so take what I say with a grain of salt.<br /><br />TL;DR: don't be stupid.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792305829426206758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-25582742468365981592015-06-10T13:26:12.811-04:002015-06-10T13:26:12.811-04:00I doubt any passenger will go through this expense...I doubt any passenger will go through this expense but it was well worth the comedic value. Some people need to calm down.FREDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-49372662771189498072015-06-10T13:22:22.195-04:002015-06-10T13:22:22.195-04:00Can I get that in writing? Please cite by-law/tari...Can I get that in writing? Please cite by-law/tariff and submit to me (cj@thiscrazytrain.com)C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-86860323429068510372015-06-10T12:23:06.487-04:002015-06-10T12:23:06.487-04:00Cant wait to see the delays that occurs once this ...Cant wait to see the delays that occurs once this guy blows out the eltrical sytem in the coach or entire train. Hope its nice and hot too. These plugs folks are for the tech s equipment during down time. I would not recomended using that for any other reason, unless your willing to own up to it if it cuases a train delay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-46300343981315756812015-06-10T10:26:22.003-04:002015-06-10T10:26:22.003-04:00I think Herb needs a Youtube channel. I would love...I think Herb needs a Youtube channel. I would love to watch his McGuiver efforts followed by the inevitable electrocution during the demo ;)<br /><br />Classic comedy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com