for EON REP, Eon Master Socket

DavyJones61

I have an Eon Master Socket Model no. DSK105EON and use it to turn off all my peripherals and monitor when I turn off my computer as the wall socket is in an out of the way place.


I have just bought a new computer and occasionally the socket switches off the peripherals and monitor but the computer stays on.


Is my new computer not drawing enough current through the socket to keep the peripherals switched on?

Robin9

I had to look this up - E-on Energy Save Power Down Surge protection Intelligent Management DSK105EON - cost £2.50


DJ61 - have you tried plugging the computer into another of the 3 possible sockets ?

Robin9

I had to look this up - E-on Energy Save Power Down Surge protection Intelligent Management DSK105EON - cost £2.50


DJ61 - have you tried plugging the computer into another of the 3 possible sockets ?

DavyJones61

[QUOTEDJ61 - have you tried plugging the computer into another of the 3 possible sockets ? [/QUOTE]

It doesn't work like that.

The computer plugs into the top socket and when the computer is switched off or goes into standby it cuts the power to the other 2 sockets.

I've been using it for years.

Robin9

My misunderstanding - it looks just like a 3 way socket.

For £2.50 try another one.

DavyJones61

My misunderstanding - it looks just like a 3 way socket.

For £2.50 try another one.

There is nothing wrong with it as far as I can tell, it works OK with my old computer.

I was just asking the Eon rep if there was a minimum current required to make it work.

brewerdave

I have a similar device on the plasma TV and on dark scenes, it occasionally shuts everything off because the TV is obviously not drawing enuf current. If you have a modern, store built PC it may well have a small power supply and if it is cool enuf the fan(s) shutdown - bingo low current = off.

Former_E.ON_Company_Representative:_Malc

DavyJones61 wrote: »

I have an Eon Master Socket Model no. DSK105EON and use it to turn off all my peripherals and monitor when I turn off my computer as the wall socket is in an out of the way place.


I have just bought a new computer and occasionally the socket switches off the peripherals and monitor but the computer stays on.


Is my new computer not drawing enough current through the socket to keep the peripherals switched on?

DavyJones61 wrote: »

[QUOTEDJ61 - have you tried plugging the computer into another of the 3 possible sockets ?

It doesn't work like that.

The computer plugs into the top socket and when the computer is switched off or goes into standby it cuts the power to the other 2 sockets.

I've been using it for years.[/QUOTE]

DavyJones61 wrote: »

There is nothing wrong with it as far as I can tell, it works OK with my old computer.

I was just asking the Eon rep if there was a minimum current required to make it work.

Hello DavyJones61 and this is a bit of a blast from the past.

Helena and I just about remember when we supplied Powerdowns. To be honest, we're not technical and wouldn't be able to help with your question. I've been asking around to see if there's anyone who can help but drawn a blank, I'm afraid. Most either can't remember them or have limited technical knowledge like us.

The Energy Saving Trust might be a useful port of call.

Sorry I can't answer this particular question DavyJones61.

Malc

DavyJones61

I raked out my power monitor and depending on the speed of the fan and how hard my computer is working the energy usage varies between 16 watts and 26 watts.


A lot better than the 100 watts my old computer was using.

brewerdave

DavyJones61 wrote: »

I raked out my power monitor and depending on the speed of the fan and how hard my computer is working the energy usage varies between 16 watts and 26 watts.


A lot better than the 100 watts my old computer was using.

So it probably isn't drawing enuf current - however, I've just re-read your original post - when my TV is showing very dark scenes the peripherals AND the TV go off - are you saying that the PC still runs ? If so ,sounds more like a faulty device.

DavyJones61

So it probably isn't drawing enuf current

Probably.

when my TV is showing very dark scenes the peripherals AND the TV go off

I'm not using it with a TV.