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Electronics 12v adapter question ....

Discussion in 'Modding' started by guysy1110, 5 May 2007.

  1. guysy1110

    guysy1110 What's a Dremel?

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    I have a 12v adapter to adapt mains voltage (UK) to 12volts AC or DC, i have some under car blue led light strips attached to the adapter at the moment, but the question i wanted to ask was could i have another 12 volt device attached to the adapter and have them work?

    I was thinking of having the neon strips and another set of neon strips wired up to the adapter, but im thinking it wouldnt work.

    any ideas if it would or not ?
     
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    cpemma Ecky thump

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    What's the current rating of the adaptor? And what current do the lights take?

    If A + B < C you're OK.
     
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    guysy1110 What's a Dremel?

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    Not sure, ill have to check and get post back.
     
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    guysy1110 What's a Dremel?

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    Im not sure what to look for sorry, this is the adapter:

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AC-DC-MAINS-A...5QQihZ014QQcategoryZ96942QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    And these are the two things i want to connect, is said neon strips in my previous post but ive ordered up the leds now and would like to know if i can connect them aswel as the cold cathodes:

    8 LEDs:
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hot-8-x-round...1QQihZ015QQcategoryZ48445QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    Cold cathodes:
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dual-Blue-Col...3QQihZ020QQcategoryZ75520QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    Thanks for your help :)
     
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    It's only a 300mA adaptor, I doubt it would run two CCFL inverters without overheating. Look for a more powerful one.
     
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    guysy1110 What's a Dremel?

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    ok, thanks for your help :)
     

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