Wiring a 12vdc amplifier to 110v line?
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Wiring a 12vdc amplifier to 110v line?
I purchased an in-wall amplifier to power some speakers. It is 12v DC.
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For some inexplicable reason, they expect you to plug a power adapter into the front of it that you would plug into an outlet. However, it also has wires in the back to be hardwired. I want to hardwire it to a 110v line, but I'm not sure what equipment I need. A transformer I assume, but I haven't had a lot of luck looking online. I mostly just find lighting transformers. Are these the same thing?
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For some inexplicable reason, they expect you to plug a power adapter into the front of it that you would plug into an outlet. However, it also has wires in the back to be hardwired. I want to hardwire it to a 110v line, but I'm not sure what equipment I need. A transformer I assume, but I haven't had a lot of luck looking online. I mostly just find lighting transformers. Are these the same thing?
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Based on the current draw of that device I'd say the audio output power would be around 20watts.
If you search....... 12vdc 2A
You'd want it to be either regulated or a switching supply.
Here's one from amazon. Just cut the DC plug off.
amazon/Wall-Adapter-Power-Supply/dp/B00KZ2ZQE8
Based on the current draw of that device I'd say the audio output power would be around 20watts.
If you search....... 12vdc 2A
You'd want it to be either regulated or a switching supply.
Here's one from amazon. Just cut the DC plug off.
amazon/Wall-Adapter-Power-Supply/dp/B00KZ2ZQE8
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Here's one from amazon. Just cut the DC plug off.
But if I cut off the DC plug, I'm still left with the 2-prong outlet end. How do I connect that up to the romex?
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Nothing says you can't bring the power cable out of the wall near a receptacle and plug in there. The alarm companies do that all the time. Or get fancy. Place a low voltage electric box next to the receptacle. Bring the power cable to the amp into the LV box. Bring the cable from the power supply into the LV box through a hole in a blank cover plate fastened to the LV box.
It can be done neater then below but it gives you the basic idea.
It can be done neater then below but it gives you the basic idea.
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I'm trying to avoid plugging it in at all, which kind of defeats the purpose of an in-wall plate.
Is it even possible to somehow connect it to the in-wall romex?? Keep everything in-wall/receptacle box?
Is it even possible to somehow connect it to the in-wall romex?? Keep everything in-wall/receptacle box?
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You can't put a power supply in the wall. That's why that plate has a place to plug in a wall wart.
You could mount a pro style power supply on the wall but they start at $100.
You could mount a pro style power supply on the wall but they start at $100.
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You can install a small flush mount NEMA 1 box and place a transformer inside with the 120V connections. Then run the 12VDC line in the wall to where you need the 12V power. Or buy a Structured Media Enclosure and add an outlet to the enclosure for the wall wart.
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That's why that plate has a place to plug in a wall wart.
You can install a small flush mount NEMA 1 box and place a transformer inside with the 120V connections. Then run the 12VDC line in the wall to where you need the 12V power. Or buy a Structured Media Enclosure and add an outlet to the enclosure for the wall wart.
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You need a complete 12VDC 2A power supply and I don't know of one that will fit in a single gang box.