
There is an entire class of transformers that surplus dealers call "AC Adapters." What we really mean is transformers that plug directly into the wall (primary voltage 110 VAC), and via a cord and/or plug provide various levels of output current at variou s voltages. It is a rare buyer of surplus that gets the plug configuration he/she wants, and many get snipped off (plugs that is). They are handy power supplies, battery charging units, substitutes for batteries in toys and games, or for providing safe il lumination to models and displays. Be sure to note whether the output is AC or DC (Direct Current, like a battery) and whether it can provide enough current for your application. Unless otherwise noted, all are suitable for indoor use only. Stick with us and you'll get the hang of adapting to AC...and at much lower prices than your friendly appliance/game/computer/calculator shop asks. Unless otherwise noted, all adapters are for 115 volt AC primaries, and all have about 6 ft. cords. (MA=Milliamp) (A=Ampere) (VDC= Volts DC) (VAC= Volts AC).
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38789 ADAPTER, 12VDC/100MA | No Plug | (2) Screw Terminals | |
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40812 ADAPTER, 12VDC/2A | 5.5mm Female | Low Profile. Switching Type. 6ft Cord | |
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40943 ADAPTER, 12VDC/500MA | 1/8" Mini Plug Pos. Tip | 6' Lead | |
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40924 ADAPTER, 12VDC/800MA | Ring Terminals | 6' Lead | |
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22752 ADAPTER, 15VDC/200mA | 5mm Female | IBM #2682950 for PC convert | |
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27671 ADAPTER, 18VAC/100mA | None | ||
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40566 ADAPTER, 33VAC/320MA | 5.5mm Female | 6ft Cord | |
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21836 ADAPTER, 4VDC/200mA | 2 Prong Female | mislabeled 1.2v | |
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30670 ADAPTER, 5.5VDC/1.5A | None | None | |
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30844 ADAPTER, 5VDC/160mA | 3/32" Male Pos Tip | 2.5mm | |
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6463 ADAPTER, 6.5VAC/350mA | 5mm | Female | |
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35650 ADAPTER, 6VDC/1A | 5.5mm Female Pos Tip | 6" Leads | |
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31660 ADAPTER, 6VDC/300MA | 5.5mm | Female, 6ft Cord, Pos. Tip | |
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35289 ADAPTER, 6VDC/800mA | 5.5mm Pos Tip | 6ft Cord | |
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40492 ADAPTER, 7 VDC/500MA | 3.5mm Female | Positive Center | |
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38963 ADAPTER, 7.5 VDC/400MA | 5.5mm Female | 6' Cord | |
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36512 ADAPTER, 7.5VDC/500MA | 3.5mm Female | Positive Tip | |
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21676 ADAPTER, 7.9VDC/50mA | 3.5mm | Male Pos Tip | |
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30838 ADAPTER, 7VAC/1A | Screw Posts | Cord w/Lugs & Spade Conn. | |
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35654 ADAPTER, 9VDC/1A | None | 12" Leads | |
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40536 ADAPTER, 9VDC/350MA | 5.5mm Female | 4' Leads |
This power converter takes 120VAC and turns it into 12VDC at up to 1A output. Plug in this standard wall adapter with its built-in cigarette-lighter socket, and when the dog eats your regular cell phone charger, you can just bring in the charger from the car, and use that!
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40639 AC TO DC CONVERTER |
Our low-profile adapter plugs right into the wall (well, into a standard electrical outlet in the wall) and puts out 5VDC at 200mA through a standard USB port. Measures 2-1/4" x 1-7/8" x 15/16", plus the prongs. No charge indicator or circuitry, so check those charging appliances regularly. Handy and cheap.
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40579 USB ADAPTER |
An in-line model, this switching power supply sits on the floor, rather than being plugged directly into the wall outlet. Rated for 12VDC 2A, it has a 22" power cord and a 6-foot output lead terminating in a 5.5mm female positive-center plug. UL/CSA. (We like to think all females around here have positive centers….)
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40793 12 VDC 2 AMP SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY |
Wall warts-R-Us. This 12VDC 1.5A switching power supply is in a wall-wart housing, ready to plug in. Has a 5.5mm (2.5mm ID) female plug with a positive center at the end of a 6-foot lead. UL.
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40475 12VDC SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY |
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