Pro@programming.dev to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year agoIs it OK to leave device chargers plugged in all the time? An expert explainstheconversation.comexternal-linkmessage-square48linkfedilinkarrow-up134arrow-down138
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minus-squarecmnybo@discuss.tchncs.delinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up8·1 year agoElectrolytic capacitors wear out due to age whether they are used or not. Heat makes them wear out significantly faster. If the power supply is not under load, it shouldn’t be producing any noticeable amount of heat.
Electrolytic capacitors wear out due to age whether they are used or not. Heat makes them wear out significantly faster. If the power supply is not under load, it shouldn’t be producing any noticeable amount of heat.