|
||
established 1992Using Your Own Power Adapter to Supply 12 Volt DC Power to the # 748
SMD 12 White LED
Extendable Light Strips
 |
Question: Can I use one of many AC adapters I have in a box full of junk to power the LED light Strip? ( Good Junk that is ) Answer: See Next Panels Below |
||
 |
You can use an old ac adapter if
the label on the back is printed with this information: OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 12 v OR 12 Volts DC MA: can have 200 ma or mah up to 1500 As you add LED strips you will need more Mah from the adapter to power the LED's. Example: 1 to 2 LED Strips will need 200 Mah 3 LED Strips - 340 Mah 4 LED Strips - 450 Mah 5 LED Strips - 560 Mah 6 LED Strips - 620 Mah Above the words " MADE IN CHINA " on the picture to the left is a diagram. You have a " C " or an almost half circle with a line going to a negative symbol in a circle, and a dot with a line to a positive symbol in a circle. This indicates a positive tip plug on the other end of the cord. You need a adapter with a positive tip. Ok, last thing - next panel down |
||
  12 Volt DC Power Supply with 2.1mm End for LED Lights #51 300 Mah $9.00 #47 500 Mah $12.00 #46 1000 Mah $18.00 |
You will need a 2.1mm plug at
the other end of the cord on the ac adapter. Like the one in the picture to the left, the center chrome piece on the plug is positive and the barrel is negative ( positive tip ). If they made one size of plug, this would be easy, most of this style are 2.1mm, but there are 2.5mm and a few others. 0.4 mm difference is not something I have figured out how to show on a web site. Then I have found some plugs are not true 2.1mm inside diameter and fail to transfer power though the connection. If you have a headset for your cellular phone or cordless, most use a 2.5mm round jack ( the exception is some BlackBerry models have started to use 3.5mm which is the same size jack on iPods ). With the ac adapter Unplugged try to insert the jack into the adapter connector: If it does not go in you most likely have a 2.1mm jack on your adapter. If it does go in, you most likely have a 2.5mm jack on your adapter. Bottom line: You can try your own power adapters using the above as a guide line. If they don't work, pick one up at a local Radio Shack or The Source store or we can supply you with the right one. |
Main Product Page |
Contact Us Ordering Product Currency Converter |
 All Prices
in Canadian Currency |
 Custom Search
|
Pricing and availability can change after being posted on site - please contact us for current prices