jace1969 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Is there a cheap power output so i can test or run 24/7 a 12v /max 5A output from a 240v house plug socket.,cheaper the better and if i can change the amp output would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 You can pick up a 12v dc power supply pretty cheap these days. Have a look on eBay, but make sure it's DC. I picked up a 42w or 3.5 amp regulated supply from eBay a few weeks back for just a few quid. Been running it mostly around 3/4 load and so far no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Did think of the old c.b power pack as there ok but not sure what output they push. I like the idea of some that you can change like the one on the link here but if the item is say a dash cam and only mini usb power then i hit another problem. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC-12V-5A-Power-Supply-Adapter-For-CCTV-Camera-4-8-Way-Power-Splitter-Cable-/201044343554?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item2ecf2d3b02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I cheated - I took a failing battery out of the mondeo, and charged it, then leave that there with a crocodile clip 12v output - if I need to test it, I just hook it up to the battery in the house and theres the 12v I need! The ones on eBay are good, but they cant be used for the likes of a tyre inflator, but they will do you for example - using a phone charger / tom tom charger or similar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 I cheated - I took a failing battery out of the mondeo, and charged it, then leave that there with a crocodile clip 12v output - if I need to test it, I just hook it up to the battery in the house and theres the 12v I need! The ones on ebay are good, but they cant be used for the likes of a tyre inflator, but they will do you for example - using a phone charger / tom tom charger or similar. Is there a way to make the one on the link on here i put or like it to work with the mini u.s.b,say a lead you can buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Sorry matey not sure if I fully understand you it your wanting to take the Link you posted and then cut the heads off and connect USB heads to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 How about one of these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cigarette-Car-Charger-to-Mains-UK-3-PIN-Socket-Adapter-Power-Supply-Sat-Nav-DVD-/331339468948?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d255f1094 Combined with one of these- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-UNIVERSAL-MALE-CAR-CIGARETTE-LIGHTER-SOCKET-PLUG-CONNECTOR-ADAPTOR-FUSED-LED-/221326973118?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33881d98be Crimp on a couple of crocodile clips and you have a 12 volt test rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Sorry matey not sure if I fully understand you it your wanting to take the Link you posted and then cut the heads off and connect USB heads to it? The firrst link that stoney put on is just what i need,a 12v car charger in the house. What i want to do is charge some stuff in the house but there 12v (car stuff) with 5v output or even use them. Say a dash cam,most use mini u.s.b off a cigi charger to charge/run them but if i had that lead i put on the link they have the round ends,just was seeing if there is anything to plug into the round end to make into mini u.s.b. That cigi lighter house plug looks good,saves charging through p.c what takes ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 If it's mini USB then aslong as the other end is a normal use you only need any Sony/apple or Samsung USB charger plug as is 3.7-5.0v and low amps so won't over cook what you want to charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 So normal USB that was meant to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 If it's mini USB then aslong as the other end is a normal use you only need any Sony/apple or Samsung USB charger plug as is 3.7-5.0v and low amps so won't over cook what you want to charge Yes i have the apple u.s.b plug,like a triangle plug and normal u.s.b fits at the bottom. That's great as i just plug my lead into it,nether thought of that,i can be so slow at times lol. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthorpe1983 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Yes i have the apple u.s.b plug,like a triangle plug and normal u.s.b fits at the bottom. That's great as i just plug my lead into it,nether thought of that,i can be so slow at times lol. Cheers no problem mate glad it helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Looking around there are a few to use,my tom tom sat nav is 5v/1a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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