adapter questions

blasto_master · 04/25/2012, 11:47 PM

I bought two small led strips for my refugium. One of the adapters is not putting out the required volts. Therefore, the light will not work with it. I don't know alot about electricity but I can tell you the specs on the light and the adapter. The adapter that came with it says IC-DC 15 AC adapter. INPUT 85-265V OUTPUT 15V Now on the light, it says DC 15V 3W. I have this extra laptop adapter and it says on it INPUT 100-240V OUTPUT 20V Would this laptop adapter be safe to use for a power supply for the light?

blasto_master · 04/26/2012, 03:51 PM

Anyone got feed back?

blasto_master · 04/27/2012, 09:33 AM

Someone give me some feedback on this.

blasto_master · 05/01/2012, 08:00 AM

Anyone?

sirreal63 · 05/01/2012, 08:26 AM

Get the correct power supply. Either from the place you got the light or go to Radio Shack and get one that matches the specs. If this is a new item, does it not have a warranty?

04/25/2012, 11:47 PM	#1
blasto_master Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: western mass usa Posts: 258	adapter questions I bought two small led strips for my refugium. One of the adapters is not putting out the required volts. Therefore, the light will not work with it. I don't know alot about electricity but I can tell you the specs on the light and the adapter. The adapter that came with it says IC-DC 15 AC adapter. INPUT 85-265V OUTPUT 15V Now on the light, it says DC 15V 3W. I have this extra laptop adapter and it says on it INPUT 100-240V OUTPUT 20V Would this laptop adapter be safe to use for a power supply for the light? __________________ Responsible reef keeping is the only way to go. Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon SPS/ 55 Gallon Zoa

04/26/2012, 03:51 PM	#2
blasto_master Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: western mass usa Posts: 258	Anyone got feed back? __________________ Responsible reef keeping is the only way to go. Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon SPS/ 55 Gallon Zoa

04/27/2012, 09:33 AM	#3
blasto_master Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: western mass usa Posts: 258	Someone give me some feedback on this. __________________ Responsible reef keeping is the only way to go. Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon SPS/ 55 Gallon Zoa

05/01/2012, 08:00 AM	#4
blasto_master Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: western mass usa Posts: 258	Anyone? __________________ Responsible reef keeping is the only way to go. Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon SPS/ 55 Gallon Zoa

05/01/2012, 08:26 AM	#5
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Get the correct power supply. Either from the place you got the light or go to Radio Shack and get one that matches the specs. If this is a new item, does it not have a warranty? __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.