
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=Amphere) (VDC= Volts DC) (VAC= Volts AC)t
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38789 ADAPTER, 12VDC/100MA | No Plug | (2) Screw Terminals | |
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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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35651 ADAPTER, 24VAC/1.5A | Screw Terminals | No Leads | |
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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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30843 ADAPTER, 5VDC/100mA | 3/32" Male Pos Tip | 2.5mm | |
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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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36999 ADAPTER, 6VDC/100MA | 5.5mm Female | Pos. Tip | |
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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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36512 ADAPTER, 7.5VDC/500MA | 3.5mm Female | Positive Tip | |
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32681 ADAPTER, 7.5VDC/600mA | 5mm | Female Plug End | |
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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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36374 ADAPTER, 9VDC/1A | 5mm | Female | |
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35541 ADAPTER, 9VDC/800mA | 4mm Female R/A plug | Neg Tip |
This sturdy steel punch for leather goods has a coiled-steel spring, and (6) screw-in punches. Make 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 5mm holes, even in heavy leather. 8-1/2" long OA.
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92453 LEATHER PUNCH |
needs protection. Because those scratches and dings make hand-held devices hard to read and interfere with handwriting recognition. These super-thin (4 mil) plastic screen protectors were made to cover a Samsung I300™ or I330 at 1-5/8" x 2-7/16", but if you have the right specialized equipment-like a scissors, say-you could cut them to fit other sizes. Good for reducing glare and scratches on cell phones, too, Jarvis says. (He's old, but he's real techno-savvy, that Jarvis.)
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36523 SCREEN COVER, SAMS |
Walking sticks have moved into the space age! This walker's/hiker's friend has futuristic features and the look of an inter-galactic weapon. The high-quality collapsible aluminum stick extends from a packable 27" to a full 56", and has a carbide tip with a rubber cover, a removable 2" dia disk to keep the stick from sinking into soft ground, and an internal shock absorber that can be turned on or off. At the top, a 5-LED flashlight with a 90° pivot is embedded in a molded-plastic cane-style handle to light your way. For mountain trekking, lengthen the stick, slip the adjustable canvas wrist strap over your hand, and clutch the stick by the padded foam section below the cane handle. Directions, diagrams, and 1100mm to 1350mm gradations are marked clearly on the 3-draw pole. We'll pick a black or anodized red, green, blue, silver or purple version for you.
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93032 WALKING STICK |
Screw in one of these standard, medium-screwbase, photocell lightbulb sockets. On at dusk, off at dawn, or rotate the sleeve to cover the cell and the light just stays on. Our each is box of (3). Measure 2-1/2" (1-1/2" beyond the socket) and made for a maximum of 150 watts.
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37622 PHOTOCELLS |
Or usin' it up? This nice solar cell is made to prevent battery drain in cars, boats, snowmobiles (or anything else with a 12-volt) during storage or because you're running stuff like cell phones, laptops, or various pods off of said battery. Rated for 12VDC 120mA, it measures 14-3/4" x 6-1/4" x 3/4" OA with an 11-3/4" x 4" cell. The 91" cord leads to a fused and polarity-protected cigarette-lighter plug. Has 14.7 VDC output with no load, an LED indicator, and weatherproof housing. Works in all weather, even low-light and cloudy conditions.
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93116 SOLAR CHARGER |
Be a walking LED message board. Those nametags with just your name are soooo 20th century. Our LED Moving Name Tag is 4" across x 1-5/8" high in plastic, with a 3-1/2" long x approx 3/4" high red LED screen that scrolls up to six messages. You can adjust the scrolling speed and program (1) message of 512 characters, and (5) of 256 characters. Runs on two lithium batteries (included, along with a spare set) and sticks tight to your lapel or pocket with a pin.
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36714 LED NAME TAG |
You say it's 235° inside your parked Deusenberg in Phoenix? You say your kid's sippy cup melted while you were in the video store? You need this solar-powered car ventilator. Hook it over a window, power the window up and let the sun activate the solar panel and run the 3" dia fan, which sucks the hot air out of the car and vents it outside.The whole thing measures 6" wide x 4-3/4" x 2-3/8", with a slim 1/4" x 1" x 6" long piece outside the window. Includes 1" wide weather-stripping to seal it. Act now and get a bonus foam car caddy to organize stuff in a cup-holder.
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93385 SOLAR CAR COOLER |
For autographing horses of a different color…or just to indulge the artist in you. Sharpies, America's favorite fine-point permanent markers, are now available in lovely new shades. You get (8): navy and sea-foam blue; olive; raspberry; bright green; purple, café latte; and the legendary burnt umber.
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38204 SHARPIES® |
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