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Adapting to AC-Surplus Transformations

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).

	Plug	Comments
38789 ADAPTER, 12VDC/100MA	No Plug	(2) Screw Terminals	$2.25 EACH
40812 ADAPTER, 12VDC/2A	5.5mm Female	Low Profile. Switching Type. 6ft Cord	$7.95 EACH
40943 ADAPTER, 12VDC/500MA	1/8" Mini Plug Pos. Tip	6' Lead	$2.95 EACH
40924 ADAPTER, 12VDC/800MA	Ring Terminals	6' Lead	$4.95 EACH
22752 ADAPTER, 15VDC/200mA	5mm Female	IBM #2682950 for PC convert	$3.50 EACH
27671 ADAPTER, 18VAC/100mA	None		$2.00 EACH
40566 ADAPTER, 33VAC/320MA	5.5mm Female	6ft Cord	$3.75 EACH
21836 ADAPTER, 4VDC/200mA	2 Prong Female	mislabeled 1.2v	$1.00 EACH
30670 ADAPTER, 5.5VDC/1.5A	None	None	$4.25 EACH
30844 ADAPTER, 5VDC/160mA	3/32" Male Pos Tip	2.5mm	$2.25 EACH
6463 ADAPTER, 6.5VAC/350mA	5mm	Female	$2.00 EACH
35650 ADAPTER, 6VDC/1A	5.5mm Female Pos Tip	6" Leads	$4.95 EACH
31660 ADAPTER, 6VDC/300MA	5.5mm	Female, 6ft Cord, Pos. Tip	$1.95 EACH
35289 ADAPTER, 6VDC/800mA	5.5mm Pos Tip	6ft Cord	$2.75 EACH
40492 ADAPTER, 7 VDC/500MA	3.5mm Female	Positive Center	$2.75 EACH
38963 ADAPTER, 7.5 VDC/400MA	5.5mm Female	6' Cord	$2.50 EACH
36512 ADAPTER, 7.5VDC/500MA	3.5mm Female	Positive Tip	$2.75 EACH
21676 ADAPTER, 7.9VDC/50mA	3.5mm	Male Pos Tip	$2.25 EACH
30838 ADAPTER, 7VAC/1A	Screw Posts	Cord w/Lugs & Spade Conn.	$2.75 EACH
35654 ADAPTER, 9VDC/1A	None	12" Leads	$2.95 EACH
40536 ADAPTER, 9VDC/350MA	5.5mm Female	4' Leads	$2.75 EACH