120.4F On My Desk

[airspeed]

I have a Zoom modem / router sitting on my desk that that registers ~ 120F coming out the top of the unit.  I can find no documentation on the unit or in the manual on how much power it consumes.  This must be a major energy HOG!

[HOrnbrod]

I've been using an old Zoom Modem/Router for years, model 5590 X6. I have the manuals but they say nothing about power consumption. I don't have a temp gauge on it, but it feels like at least 120* coming from it. It's still hanging in there.

[AeroNautical]

I've heard some older modems use as much power as a refrigerator, might be time to get a newer, more power friendly model. 

[HOrnbrod]

I've heard some older modems use as much power as a refrigerator, might be time to get a newer, more power friendly model. 

 

:yes:   That's highly unlikely as it uses a 12 VDC @ 1000 mA power cube. That's only 12W of power. The average household refrigerator uses about 8KW per hour.

[AeroNautical]

 

I've heard some older modems use as much power as a refrigerator, might be time to get a newer, more power friendly model. 

 

:yes:   That's highly unlikely as it uses a 12 VDC @ 1000 mA power cube. That's only 12W of power. The average household refrigerator uses about 8KW per hour.

 

What? The internet was wrong? It can't be! haha. That surely does make sense now that you shed some light on it. Either way, a new modem couldn't hurt, technology only improves....I'm looking at you Dell