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Originally Posted by odamizu
Oy. I only partially understood what everyone said — though I am very grateful for all the attempts to help me understand.
If I'm understanding correctly, Sony #1 and Kindle #1 are the same, and most USB chargers can be used with most devices, which will only draw the amount they need, but it's not 100% sure so there's always a risk (generally small) of frying your device if you don't use the "official" charger that goes with it? Does that pretty much sum it up?
So the safest thing is to buy the "official" charger or use one with the exact equivalent voltage and amperage?
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Yes, that is safest.
Most batteries now have safeguards to keep from overcharging.
Now if you use an unauthorized battery in a Samsung phone and charge it under your pillow, you could start a fire. (Read on the internet)
Or if you duct tape your entire phone it will eventually overheat. (My daughter did this one).
I use the same chargers for all my devices.
Oh wait the Kobo and Garmin require a mini usb as opposed to the micro usb.
Other fun stuff 1 Amp is approximately 110 Watts.
Therefore if you have a 20 Amp breaker do not try to run your 1500 watt toaster oven and your 1100 watt microwave at the same time. You will trip the breaker.
I have labeled all my small appliances A, B or C.
A is 1000 watts or higher, B is 500 to 999 watts, C is less than 500 watts.
That way I don't trip a breaker.