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A.C. values are always expressed in root-mean-square (r.m.s.) values, which correspond to d.c. values. So 12 V (d.c.) is exactly equivalent to 12 V (a.c.). So, for example, a lamp rated at 12 V would be equally bright whether supplied with 12 V (d.c.) or 12 V (a.c.).

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Will a 12 volt auto light-bulb work on 12 volt AC?

Yes, a 12 volt auto light bulb can work on 12 volt AC, but the light output might be slightly lower compared to when using DC. The bulb will still produce light, but it may flicker due to the alternating current.


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The output of a 12 volt transformer is an alternating current (AC). Your adapter is a 12 volt transformer but it has a built in half wave or, more expensive ones, a full wave bridge rectifier. What this rectifier does is change AC to DC. Bridge rectifiers are cheap to purchase. Connect it to the output of the 12 volt transformer and you will get a DC voltage. Great little project.


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Can you replace 12v vdc adapter by 12v vac adapter?

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