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SimpliSafe Camera USB outlet instead of plug
Hi,
I've just installed a second SimpliSafe camera outside my garage. I actually joined two cables together (indoor and outdoor) because the outdoor alone wasn't quite long enough.
My question is around powering the camera. The plug (UK) is 5v and 1.5amps. I have a USB port on a plug which is 5V 3amps. The camera runs perfectly but will there be any issue running it long-term on this plug, or will it just draw 1.5amps instead of the maximum of 3?
Thanks for your help,
Ste.
I've just installed a second SimpliSafe camera outside my garage. I actually joined two cables together (indoor and outdoor) because the outdoor alone wasn't quite long enough.
My question is around powering the camera. The plug (UK) is 5v and 1.5amps. I have a USB port on a plug which is 5V 3amps. The camera runs perfectly but will there be any issue running it long-term on this plug, or will it just draw 1.5amps instead of the maximum of 3?
Thanks for your help,
Ste.
customer1001
56 Messages
4 years ago
also- FWIW, I've been told (but am no expert) any time you attach two (or more) cables you run risk of additional resistance and possible issues.
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simplistuckon
245 Messages
4 years ago
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sevensiamesecats
2.2K Messages
4 years ago
I (current) = E (voltage) / R (resistance) = 5v / R So the smaller the resistance (impedance) of the device, the greater the current draw.
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sterumbelow
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4 years ago
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