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Title: 12V wedge bulbs
Post by: Zakk on January 29, 2004, 11:01:11 pm

So say that I have a small string of 12V wedge bulbs in a marquee, can I just wire them to a lamp cord and plug them into a power bar?  I've done it before by splicing into the computer's power supply, but I just can't see why I can't just go straight to the bar.  I figured I'd ask before shocking the hell outta myself (again)  :)

Title: Re:12V wedge bulbs
Post by: johnpurs on January 29, 2004, 11:05:07 pm

You can only if you use a transfromer. 12 Volt Power supply. Not a standard plug!!!

Title: Re:12V wedge bulbs
Post by: crashwg on January 29, 2004, 11:15:11 pm

Pretty much your problem with doing that would be, no matter how you hooked them up, they will always be DC and a standard electrical socket is AC.  Christmas lights on the other hand...  :P

Title: Re:12V wedge bulbs
Post by: Zakk on January 29, 2004, 11:16:30 pm

Hm, kinda figured that, but why?  I mean, I just -knew- there was a reason not to do it, but I'm still curious as to why...

Title: Re:12V wedge bulbs
Post by: crashwg on January 30, 2004, 06:59:02 am

Cuz all the lightbulbs will burn out, and you'll probably trip the circuit breaker/ blow a fuse.

Title: Re:12V wedge bulbs
Post by: eightbit on January 30, 2004, 09:42:18 am

You should not do ANY electrical work...

Go read a book about it before you fry yourself or burn your house down.

Title: Re:12V wedge bulbs
Post by: crashwg on January 30, 2004, 10:47:09 am

I disagree, takin' 110v a couple times makes you more aware of what you're dealing with, so you're more carefull next time  ;)


Disclaimer:If you get hurt, it's not my fault.

Title: Re:12V wedge bulbs
Post by: Zakk on January 30, 2004, 11:38:43 am

Quote from: eightbit on January 30, 2004, 09:42:18 am

You should not do ANY electrical work...

Go read a book about it before you fry yourself or burn your house down.

I would, but all my books are currently on fire.  Sorry I asked the question.

Title: Re:12V wedge bulbs
Post by: Edgedamage on January 30, 2004, 11:47:34 am

Most williams cabs use 12vac for the coindoor lights. Look around old parts shops and find a little 12vac transformer.

Title: Re:12V wedge bulbs
Post by: Edgedamage on January 30, 2004, 11:58:44 am

Here's the SAFE way. It puts out 12.vac perfect for the light strip.

http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&product=2731365&category=Chimes%2fCoils&catalog=RadioShack