Looking for a power adapter

[S1ght]

K,well thanks to eskom, the power adapter for my external hdd packed up, so Ive been looking for a new 1. It needs 12v and 2A but I can only find 12v 1A or 12v 500mA, been almost everywhere and cant find one...any ideas?

Thanx in advance
S1ght

 

[SecretCode]

laptopaccessories.co.za have been good for me.

 

[proximiti99]

best bet is local IT shops that have lotsa junk lying around.

 

[Meemasaurus]

you can get replacement at 12vAdapters.com

Voltage has to be an exact match. A 12V DC device needs a 12V DC adapter.

Amperage is the amount of power your device uses. The adapter you order has to be able to supply AT LEAST the amount of Amps your device draws. If your device states it is 12V 3A, a 3A adapter can handle that load, but so can a 4A and 5A. The higher amperage (amp) power supply will not have to work as hard to handle a smaller load, and will run cooler and more stable.

If the Amperage of your device is uneven, such as 3.13A or 4.16A, always round up. 3.13A rounds up to a 3.5A adapter, a 4.16A device will round up to a 4.5A or a 5A.

If you match these two specification (V and A), the power supply will work for your device.

good luck!

 

[kronoSX]

there are many variable power supplies on the market..mostly chinese makes.they cost from 150 to 300 rand,works well to