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dnhimelic
New Member
USA
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 Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 8:23:24 PM
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My adaptor for our home security system has died and I cannot find a 11v 1.5a power supply replacement. I did find a 11v 2a power supply for a camera and wondered if the extra .5 amp would cause me any issues? I figured I could cut the adaptor plug off the end and just wire it into the old system cord.
Any ideas where to find a 11v 1.5a generic power supply. Radio Shack does not make nor have any replacement. The system is 10-15 years old but was working OK. There is no voltage coming out of the old supply.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Doug
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Aaron Cake
Administrator
Canada
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Posted - Jan 09 2010 : 11:07:00 AM
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Is it really 11V? Not 12V?
Yes, you can use any 11V (and likely 12V) supply rated at 1.5A or greater. The circuit will only draw as much current as it needs, the supply will not "force" it to accept more. |
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dnhimelic
New Member
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2010 : 11:32:37 AM
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Excellent, Thanks Aaron.
Thats just what I needed to know.
Love your site! |
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Yerboogieman
Nobel Prize Winner
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2010 : 02:57:06 AM
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| It is odd how the adapter is such a specific voltage like that. You would think they would make it 12v in case this happens. |
If you don't have the time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over? |
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Radio Shack Safe Home alarm system power supply?
