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I know this is perhaps a stupid question, but how safe are these AC/AC
converters, such as those sold at Tricky Dicks?
converters, such as those sold at Tricky Dicks?
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I know this is perhaps a stupid question, but how safe are these AC/AC
converters, such as those sold at Tricky Dicks?
The one that I am looking at is a 12vac @ 1500mA."MousePad" <noname@some.isp.com
I know this is perhaps a stupid question, but how safe are these AC/AC
converters, such as those sold at Tricky Dicks?
** Please be more specific.
I for one have no idea what sort of products you are on about.
Give a link to one of them.
TomPhil Allison wrote:
"MousePad" <noname@some.isp.com
I know this is perhaps a stupid question, but how safe are these
AC/AC converters, such as those sold at Tricky Dicks?
** Please be more specific.
I for one have no idea what sort of products you are on about.
Give a link to one of them.
The one that I am looking at is a 12vac @ 1500mA.
URL:http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/481ac6a80117251c273fc0a87f9c06c2/Product/View/M9635
It's called adaptor, it says 24 Vac. I don't think anything would be safe for you if you can't read specs of the product.
Wrong link:Phil Allison wrote:
"MousePad" <noname@some.isp.com
I know this is perhaps a stupid question, but how safe are these
AC/AC converters, such as those sold at Tricky Dicks?
** Please be more specific.
I for one have no idea what sort of products you are on about.
Give a link to one of them.
The one that I am looking at is a 12vac @ 1500mA.
URL:http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/481ac6a80117251c273fc0a87f9c06c2/Product/View/M9635
I would be using it for a speed regulator for a train set. IIf used as intended they are safe. Devices like these have to pass
various safety regulations to be sold in this country.
However, they (like anything mains powered) can become unsafe if you
do something silly with it.
Tell us what it is you want to do, and what your real concern is.
Dave.
In that case it is perfectly safe.David L. Jones wrote:
If used as intended they are safe. Devices like these have to pass
various safety regulations to be sold in this country.
However, they (like anything mains powered) can become unsafe if you
do something silly with it.
Tell us what it is you want to do, and what your real concern is.
Dave.
I would be using it for a speed regulator for a train set. I incorrectly
assumed that because the motors are DC, the supply for the regulator was
also DC, it is not - 10 to 15vac.
Up to 1A, with an average of 500mAI would be using it for a speed regulator for a train set. I incorrectly
assumed that because the motors are DC, the supply for the regulator was
also DC, it is not - 10 to 15vac.
In that case it is perfectly safe.
What current do you need?
Dave.
If used as intended they are safe. Devices like these have to passPhil Allison wrote:
"MousePad" <non...@some.isp.com
I know this is perhaps a stupid question, but how safe are these AC/AC
converters, such as those sold at Tricky Dicks?
** Please be more specific.
I for one have no idea what sort of products you are on about.
Give a link to one of them.
The one that I am looking at is a 12vac @ 1500mA.
URL:http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/481ac6a80117251c273fc0a8...
If I was to wire the AC adapter directly to the tracks, ignoring for theI know this is perhaps a stupid question, but how safe are these AC/AC
converters, such as those sold at Tricky Dicks?
IIUC those are dynamic links that are specific to your session. TheyThe one that I am looking at is a 12vac @ 1500mA.
URL:http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/481ac6a80117251c273fc0a87f9c06c2/Product/View/M9635
Wrong link:
http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/481accc202aa9eee2740c0a87f9c0751/Product/View/M9655
And it is only 500mA.
The link from the other post is for a 24vac @ 1500mA.
If I was to wire the AC adapter directly to the tracks, ignoring for the
moment any modifications required to accommodate, would this be asking for
trouble?
Well, they would need modification to accommodate the AC."MousePad"
If I was to wire the AC adapter directly to the tracks, ignoring for the
moment any modifications required to accommodate, would this be asking for
trouble?
** With DC motors on the model trains how far do you think they will move ?
Of course yes. Train motors need DC.MousePad wrote:
I know this is perhaps a stupid question, but how safe are these AC/AC
converters, such as those sold at Tricky Dicks?
If I was to wire the AC adapter directly to the tracks, ignoring for the
moment any modifications required to accommodate, would this be asking for
trouble?
The obvious answer to me, is yes, but I would like a second opinion.
Then you should get a 1A plugpack.David L. Jones wrote:
I would be using it for a speed regulator for a train set. I
incorrectly assumed that because the motors are DC, the supply for the
regulator was also DC, it is not - 10 to 15vac.
In that case it is perfectly safe.
What current do you need?
Dave.
Up to 1A, with an average of 500mA
I know this is perhaps a stupid question, but how safe are these AC/AC
converters, such as those sold at Tricky Dicks?
yes, a wonderful invention called a bridge rectifier.Phil Allison wrote:
"MousePad"
If I was to wire the AC adapter directly to the tracks, ignoring for the
moment any modifications required to accommodate, would this be asking for
trouble?
** With DC motors on the model trains how far do you think they will move ?
Well, they would need modification to accommodate the AC.
I do hope the OP isn't serious.On May 3, 12:11 pm, MousePad <non...@some.isp.com> wrote:
Phil Allison wrote:
"MousePad"
If I was to wire the AC adapter directly to the tracks, ignoring for the
moment any modifications required to accommodate, would this be asking for
trouble?
** With DC motors on the model trains how far do you think they will move ?
Well, they would need modification to accommodate the AC.
yes, a wonderful invention called a bridge rectifier.
And how do you intend to make them go forward and backwards?Well, they would need modification to accommodate the AC.
Some model trains do run on AC and are getting pretty high-techAnd how do you intend to make them go forward and backwards?
Use something like an X10 system?