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A one amp adapter is the same as a 1000 mA adapter. If your device requires 500 mA to operate then there is ample capacity in the adapter to operate a 500 mA device. Be sure to match the type of voltage AC or DC from the adapter to the driven device. Both have to be the same.
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Is it ok to use a 5v 1A AC adapter for a device when the original adapter is supposed to be 5V 500mA - will it damage the device?
Yes - what matters is the voltage - it has to be the same. The device will only draws 1A as needed - the adaptor with higher amp,i.e, 2A is fine. As long as the adaptor has amps equal to or greater than those of the device, it will be ok!
Can 9V 1A adapter be used for 12V 1A speakers?
No. If it works at all, it will be underpowered, and possibly damage the speakers. To power 12V speakers, you have to have an adapter with EXACTLY 12V (no more, no less), and at least 1A. You could hook up a 12V 4A adapter if you wanted to, your speakers would just only draw 1A of power. Make sure you use a 12V adapter though!!
Can a 12v dc 500mA adapter be substituted for a 12v dc 200mA ac adapter?
No.If it is AC output, it will blow out the power circuits of the DC device.If it is DC output, it doesn't have enough current capacity for the load of the DC device.If you want to power a DC device with a wall wart, make sure the wart is:DC outputCorrect polarity (some have reversible polarity)Exact same voltage as the deviceGreater than or equal to current rating of the device
Can use 1A power pack for 500mA device?
Yes the power pack can supply up to 1 A, so 500 mA or 0.5 A is within that limit.
Can you use a 12 VDC 2A adaptor on a 12 VDC 1A device?
Yes, there will be no problem with this adapter. The 1 amp device will only be drawing half of what the adapter can produce.
Can I use 12V 1A adapter for a 12V 0.16A device?
I wouldn't recommend it ! If the device needs to draw more current than is available - the adapter could overheat, posing a fire risk.
What is the voltage and amps for nettalk duo power adapter?
Output: 5V 1A
Is 0.83A the same as 500mA?
No. 0.83 Amperes = 830 milliamperes. 1A = 1000mA, it's a base-ten system, just like meters or liters.
Can you use a adapter 15VDC 1A to replace adpater 15VDC 200mA. will it fry my device?
No it will not harm the plug in device. The 1 amp relates to 1000 mA or in other words it has five time the capacity as the 200 mA adapter.
Can you replace a transformer with an input rating of 120VAC 60Hz 12W and output rating of 12vdc 500mA with one that has an input rating of 120vac 60hz 25w and an output rating of 12VDC 1A?
Yes, you can. Here's why. If a supply's output is rated at 12 volts DC (12 VDC) and 500 milliamperes (500mA), it can deliver a maximum of 500mA at the 12 volt rating. You want to use a 12VDC supply that is rated at 1A (1000mA). That means that the supply is capable of delivering up to 1A at 12VDC. Now the crux of the matter. Your device, that's the load on the supply, needs 12VDC to operate. Your replacement supply is rated at 12VDC. No problem. Your supply delivered a max of 500mA. That does NOT mean that your load, that thing you're powering up, actually uses all 500mA. Your load knows how much current it needs to draw. Your supply has to be rated for more than that. Your supply was rated at 500mA. It worked well. The supply you wish to use will deliver a max of 1A (1000mA). It will easily supply the current your load will use. Oh, and the polarity of the new supply must be the same as that of the old one. That's pretty obvious. Always be safe and consult an electronics specialist for electrical questions. There are a number of savvy folks working at consumer electrical outlets who can get you up to speed.
Can a 100 mA adapter be substituted with a 200 mA adapter?
A 9V 1A adapter will supply up to 9 Watts of power and a 9V 200mA adapter delivers up to 1.8W of power. The 200mA adaptor may not be able to supply enough power to a device that has been supplied with a 1A adapter. The 1A adaptor should operate equipment that originally used a 200mA adapter. Before using a different power supply, check that the outputs are both DC or both AC. If they are both DC, it is important to check that the polarity at the connector is the same for both. If AC and DC supplies are swapped or the polarity is swapped there is a risk that the equipment will be damaged.
Can you replace 12v 1a adaptor used on device of 12v 700ma?
No, the new adapter will not be able to safely supply enough current.
