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by spindown
Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9.6 volt dc @1-2amp adapter for 12volt auto application
Replies: 3
Views: 2306

9.6 volt dc @1-2amp adapter for 12volt auto application

Can someone provide a circuit or source of a circuit that I can plug into my automobile 12 volt negative ground cigarette lighter receptacle to obtain 9.6 volt dc @ 1-2 amps. Also what size of heat sink will I need? Thanks Paul
by spindown
Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A DELUXE TEST BENCH VARIAC in NUTS AND VOLTS- June,2008
Replies: 1
Views: 1620

A DELUXE TEST BENCH VARIAC in NUTS AND VOLTS- June,2008

Really enjoyed Robert Reed's article on variacs. I wondered if someone could tell me more about the use of capacitor C12 and how it lowers the voltage from 120 volts ac to 9.7 volts ac, what factors influence the voltage drop, can a conventional cap be used or is an ac rated cap necessary, and how m...
by spindown
Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LED'S as indicator lights on 110 volt a.c.
Replies: 11
Views: 5265

LED'S as indicator lights on 110 volt a.c.

Thanks for the helpful replies to my query. What is the electrical differences between an led and a high brightness led? Are there any markings or physical characteristics that would help in distinguishing an led from a high brightness led? Thanks Paul
by spindown
Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LED'S as indicator lights on 110 volt a.c.
Replies: 11
Views: 5265

LED'S as indicator lights on 110 volt a.c.

Is it possible to use leds as indicator lights on ll0 volt a.c. circuits without rectification? I believe I saw some reference to this in a NUTS AND VOLTS Magazine but can't find it. If so how would you do it? Thanks Paul
by spindown
Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: led primer
Replies: 2
Views: 2356

led primer

Can someone suggest a reference regarding the various types of leds and and their current and voltage requirements? I've seen advertisements offering leds with various degrees of brightness and sizes and wonder if they have different requirements? Thanks Paul
by spindown
Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blinking leds
Replies: 7
Views: 4589

Blinking leds

Thanks for the replies. I would rather build than buy and went to the site suggested. They have a schematic and I will follow that. Paul
by spindown
Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blinking leds
Replies: 7
Views: 4589

Blinking leds

Is it possible to construct a circuit that will flash(blink-turn on then off)one to three leds and be powered by several AA cells or 9v battery? Thanks Paul
by spindown
Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: alliance model u-100 controller and rotor hookup
Replies: 1
Views: 1936

alliance model u-100 controller and rotor hookup

I have an alliance model u-100 controller but am not sure if the alliance rotor I have is for this controller--as no markings on rotor. I looked inside the rotor case and found a wire wound device encircling the rotor shaft. There are no numbers or markings on the rotor terminals but the controller ...
by spindown
Sat May 06, 2006 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: narco superhomer vht-3
Replies: 2
Views: 2317

Thanks Chris for your help. Paul
by spindown
Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: narco superhomer vht-3
Replies: 2
Views: 2317

narco superhomer vht-3

Does anyone recall the hook up for this radio or have a schematic? On the rear is a red wire,a rca jack, a motorola jack, and a round chassis plug with 3 rows of two pins. Thanks Paul
by spindown
Sun Dec 04, 2005 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: circuit to energize a relay for 30 seconds
Replies: 5
Views: 3197

Re: circuit to energize a relay for 30 seconds

Thanks to all of those who responded. My idea was to turn the circulator pump on just before using the hot water in order to conserve the pump, electricity, and the water heater. The temperature controlled circuit is a good idea that I had not considered. Presently I turn on the pump and try the wat...
by spindown
Sat Dec 03, 2005 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: circuit to energize a relay for 30 seconds
Replies: 5
Views: 3197

circuit to energize a relay for 30 seconds

I live on a farm and have to watch our water(well)use. I put a manually operated water circulator in our hot water line and it takes approximately 30 seconds to get hot water to the faucet. I would like to construct a circuit that I could activate that would turn the circulator pump on for 30 second...
by spindown
Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: led indicator light
Replies: 2
Views: 1811

led indicator light

I just attached two halogen driving lights below the front bumper of my ford ranger. I would like to wire in an led indicator light at the switch in the cab so I can tell when these lights are on. Can someone refer me to a source for this circuit. Thanks Paul
by spindown
Fri Jun 24, 2005 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DOA
Replies: 16
Views: 6770

Re: DOA

Thanks for all of the thoughtful advice. Will get back with you when resolved. Heartened
by spindown
Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DOA
Replies: 16
Views: 6770

DOA

Any advice on how to deal with DOA's from the internet? Won't respond to emails. Disillusioned