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CTG-60W-12V power supply, a pretty good one
1 9561+6221.83₴

CTG-60W-12V power supply, a pretty good one

CTG-60W-12V power supply, a pretty good one
1 9561+6221.83₴
I actually reviewed an entire series of these power supplies, but this particular one got held up in transit somehow, so I’m only publishing its test results now. And believe me, this SMPS is worth showing you.
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Four more power supplies: 60, 100, 200 and 400 watts, 24 volts
2 5050+5227.87₴

Four more power supplies: 60, 100, 200 and 400 watts, 24 volts

Four more power supplies: 60, 100, 200 and 400 watts, 24 volts
2 5050+5227.87₴
This is a continuation of the previous review, but this time there are twice as many power supplies, and their voltage is also twice as high. The basic idea is much the same, though: these are very interesting models, and they’re available in Ukraine.
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Two 12 V power supplies, 300 and 400 W, and both are interesting
2 4950+4593.90 ₴

Two 12 V power supplies, 300 and 400 W, and both are interesting

Two 12 V power supplies, 300 and 400 W, and both are interesting
2 4950+4593.90 ₴
Another batch of power supplies has arrived—lots of them, all kinds—and today I’ll tell you about a couple of interesting models worth a closer look.
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MN-400-12 power supply, 12 V 400 W, code-named “birdhouse”
2 3200+7

MN-400-12 power supply, 12 V 400 W, code-named “birdhouse”

MN-400-12 power supply, 12 V 400 W, code-named “birdhouse”
2 3200+7
While I’m waiting for my new electronic load, I decided to put together a quick review of another power supply. There’s nothing particularly new about it, but it may still be interesting in some ways—at least because I haven’t had one like this before.
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A pair of power supplies, 100 and 120 watts, very similar, but with one catch
1 9581+6

A pair of power supplies, 100 and 120 watts, very similar, but with one catch

A pair of power supplies, 100 and 120 watts, very similar, but with one catch
1 9581+6
Today, this is less a review and more a demonstration of how Chinese manufacturers can build two very different power supplies on essentially the same platform.
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Five More Boards for Sealed 36, 60, 100, 150 and 200 W Power Supplies
2 2550+8

Five More Boards for Sealed 36, 60, 100, 150 and 200 W Power Supplies

Five More Boards for Sealed 36, 60, 100, 150 and 200 W Power Supplies
2 2550+8
Once again, power supplies from a Chinese factory have arrived for testing. As you may remember, these tests are aimed either at finding models that offer the best balance of quality and price, or at testing products and getting factory-level issues fixed. I want something simple: power supplies with a decent level of quality that are still affordable.
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Two almost slim power supplies rated at nearly 400 W, 12 and 24 V
2 5040+9

Two almost slim power supplies rated at nearly 400 W, 12 and 24 V

Two almost slim power supplies rated at nearly 400 W, 12 and 24 V
2 5040+9
A couple more power supplies, quite attractive and relatively well made, at least on the outside, but with typical Chinese "quirks" in exaggerated form—at least one of them has them.
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Four compact sealed power supplies: 10, 24, 36 and 50 watts, plus a bonus
1 7390+7

Four compact sealed power supplies: 10, 24, 36 and 50 watts, plus a bonus

Four compact sealed power supplies: 10, 24, 36 and 50 watts, plus a bonus
1 7390+7
You can never have too many power supplies. That’s what I thought, too, so today I’m taking a quick look at four compact sealed power supplies, plus a bonus fifth one. It’s not exactly compact, but it is sealed. And that’s not the end of the bonuses—look for more near the end of the article :)
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A couple more 12 V power supplies, this time rated at 500 and 600 W
2 2832+7

A couple more 12 V power supplies, this time rated at 500 and 600 W

A couple more 12 V power supplies, this time rated at 500 and 600 W
2 2832+7
These are the last power supplies in this form factor to come my way for testing—for now, at least. I doubt they’ll be the last in the long run. They left me with mixed feelings: not bad, but with a few “caveats.” As always, more details in the review.
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Five boards from sealed 60, 100, 150, 200 and 300 W power supplies
2 4520+8

Five boards from sealed 60, 100, 150, 200 and 300 W power supplies

Five boards from sealed 60, 100, 150, 200 and 300 W power supplies
2 4520+8
Another installment in my series of reviews of various power supplies. This time, I’m looking at boards from sealed power supplies rated at 60, 100, 150, 200 and 300 W. I think you’ll find it interesting.
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Two More Classic 250 W and 360 W, 12 V Power Supplies
2 6165+7

Two More Classic 250 W and 360 W, 12 V Power Supplies

Two More Classic 250 W and 360 W, 12 V Power Supplies
2 6165+7
Another installment in the power supply review series, and once again it’s a classic: switching power supplies built around the seemingly eternal TL494 and its equivalents.
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Three classic power supplies rated at 120, 150, and 200 W
3 3768+7

Three classic power supplies rated at 120, 150, and 200 W

Three classic power supplies rated at 120, 150, and 200 W
3 3768+7
A few more power supplies, but this time they’re as classic as they come, both in terms of circuit design and construction, and in how budget-friendly they are. Still, I hope you’ll find this useful.
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Four slim 12 V power supplies
3 3630+10

Four slim 12 V power supplies

Four slim 12 V power supplies
3 3630+10
It just so happened that a number of different power supplies ended up on my operating table. And as you can imagine, they didn’t get there for no reason. Since I have a reason, why not take a look at what they’re all about?
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Protection and switching board for Atorch load testers
5 7811+14450 ₴

Protection and switching board for Atorch load testers

Protection and switching board for Atorch load testers
5 7811+14450 ₴
This story began a long time ago—I think more than a year ago, though its roots actually go back to 2023. Today, I’ll show you what it all led me to.
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BYD FC46120P 24Ah LiFePO4 batteries
4 8141+10

BYD FC46120P 24Ah LiFePO4 batteries

BYD FC46120P 24Ah LiFePO4 batteries
4 8141+10
The second test subjects from the batch I received—and this time, these are batteries I hadn't tested before. On top of that, they're simply more interesting than the previous ones.
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Sale of power supplies and drivers made by Light Route
3 5785+14₴525

Sale of power supplies and drivers made by Light Route

Sale of power supplies and drivers made by Light Route
3 5785+14₴525
I think it's perfectly fair to call this post an advertisement. Yes, I decided to become, so to speak, a dealer (or representative) for one of the Ukrainian companies. Though the reality is a little more complicated, but that's beside the point. Anyway, I've added some useful, high-quality devices to my OLX page.
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TPcell battery for a Milwaukee M12 tool
3 9154+6$28.56

TPcell battery for a Milwaukee M12 tool

TPcell battery for a Milwaukee M12 tool
3 9154+6$28.56
A new drill driver has shown up at my place—or rather, not exactly new, more like not very old. And it didn’t just show up; I brought it home myself. Anyway, I decided to buy an extra battery for it, and today I’ll tell you how that turned out.
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Tpcell 7.5 and 9 Ah batteries for the Makita system—not a review
4 6210+6$67.01

Tpcell 7.5 and 9 Ah batteries for the Makita system—not a review

Tpcell 7.5 and 9 Ah batteries for the Makita system—not a review
4 6210+6$67.01
At the beginning of March, I had three Tpcell product reviews: two types of batteries and a charger. I recently checked the product page and noticed that two more batteries had been added to the lineup. I decided to find out what they were like and tell you about them.
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