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Old July 3rd, 2013, 09:57   #3
strixal
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Winnipeg, MB
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Originally Posted by cetane View Post
I don't own one, but have read about those chargers, and do remember they would accept input voltage up to 18vdc. How about using an old laptop charger/power supply? Some of them are 4-5 amp...

Or you can source a 120 to 12 vac 100va transformer (or a 240/24 one and connect it to 120) and buy a bridge recetifier from an electronics parts place. It would be bulkier but very durable.
I actually tried a laptop power charger, the charger booted up but wouldn't charge because it wasn't the right amp... :P that last solution might be a little too over my head as I'm not very tech savvy...
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