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Q: Can you use a 3 amp adapter on 5 amp device?
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Can you use a 19v adapter on a 15v device?

In short: Yes. As long as the voltage is the same, it makes no difference if the rated current is higher on the supply than on the device you want to operate. If you would take a 1.5 amp adapter for a 2 amp device, you overload the adapter which results in shut down or failure.


Can you use 2 amp charger to charge a 3 amp device?

If the device can be recharged it must have a rechargeable battery. Charging it at 2 amps instead of 3 amps would mean it takes 50% longer to charge.


How does 12v dc 1.5 amp power adapter differ from 12v dc 3 amp power adapter?

12v 1.5amp power adapter is 18 Watt, can't load more than 18W power consumption,3amp power adapter can load 36W.


Can you use a 20 amp fuse and wire rated for it in a 15 amp outlet?

You can use the wire rated for 20 amps on a 15 amp receptacle but you can not use a 20 amp fuse on any device rated at 15 amps. This is a tricky part of the code about receptacle outlets, You can use a 15 amp duplex outlet on a 20 amp circuit. (duplex outlet two devices can plug in) If it is a single outlet then the outlet must be rated 20 amp. NEC table210.21(B)(3). ============ A 15 amp duplex receptacle can be wired to a 20 amp rated circuit. This means the breaker OR fuse protecting the circuit can be rated 20 amps if the wire is also rated at 20 amps (12 AWG). --Sparkfighter


Can you use 1 amp power supply for 1.5 amp device?

The simple answer is, No. But I'll give you the long answer, too. The power rating of most devices is the maximum power used under unusual circumstances. Most devices, unless it's something like a light bulb which is either on or off, don't use their max power 99% of the time. If you protect the circuit with a 1.0 amp fuse you protect your power supply and device and you can safely see if it works.

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Can you use a 19v adapter on a 15v device?

In short: Yes. As long as the voltage is the same, it makes no difference if the rated current is higher on the supply than on the device you want to operate. If you would take a 1.5 amp adapter for a 2 amp device, you overload the adapter which results in shut down or failure.


Can you use 2 amp charger to charge a 3 amp device?

If the device can be recharged it must have a rechargeable battery. Charging it at 2 amps instead of 3 amps would mean it takes 50% longer to charge.


How does 12v dc 1.5 amp power adapter differ from 12v dc 3 amp power adapter?

12v 1.5amp power adapter is 18 Watt, can't load more than 18W power consumption,3amp power adapter can load 36W.


Will an 12v 3a dc out put power adapter fry up a machine that is 12v 2a dc out put?

Youshould not parallel two DC output adaptors. If you meant to say that the second device needed an input of 12 V at 2 amps then the 12 V at 3 amp adapter will work as a power source.


Can a device using 4.5v 75mA use a adapter at 3v 1000m?

Unlikely. 3 volts in stead of 4.5 volts is a too big gap between that it gets and what it expects.


Can you use 5 volts 1.2 amp power supply on 5 volts 3.0 amp device?

No you can not. The power supply output of 1.2 amps is under sized. You would need to have a power supply of 3 amps or larger.


What fuse size would you use for a computer?

If the computer is moden then use 5 amp and if the computer is older and smaller then use a 3 amp


In the UK can you put a 5 amp fuse in a 3 amp plug?

In the UK, you cannot put a 5 amp fuse in a 3 amp plug. The general rule of thumb is that you should use like for like.


Can you use a 20 amp fuse and wire rated for it in a 15 amp outlet?

You can use the wire rated for 20 amps on a 15 amp receptacle but you can not use a 20 amp fuse on any device rated at 15 amps. This is a tricky part of the code about receptacle outlets, You can use a 15 amp duplex outlet on a 20 amp circuit. (duplex outlet two devices can plug in) If it is a single outlet then the outlet must be rated 20 amp. NEC table210.21(B)(3). ============ A 15 amp duplex receptacle can be wired to a 20 amp rated circuit. This means the breaker OR fuse protecting the circuit can be rated 20 amps if the wire is also rated at 20 amps (12 AWG). --Sparkfighter


Why won't a Netgear WNDA3100v2 usb adapter get detected by a Dell computer running xp service pack 3?

It depends on many different factors. Most obvious ones are the wireless adapter is broken, usb ports were disabled, your computer was configured not to accept the usb stick. Check the device manager for any not recognized devices. If you find your usb adapter it means that OS does not have required drivers. You will have install drivers if you want to use the adapter.


How do you use a playstation 3 controller on a computer?

Im Pretty Sure you need a Adapter or something Im Pretty Sure you need a Adapter or something


Can you replace a 7 amp 125 volt power cord with a 3 amp 125 volt power cord?

If the device you are powering requires 7 amps of power, then no. You will need to find a replacement cord with 7 amps. Check the power input requirements of the device to find out.