12vdc power supplies on the cheap?

[ekjohns]

I cant find any 12vdc power supplies for a group stir plate build anywhere besides ebay for under $7. Does anyone know if a place to get super cheap power supplies with a mm jack on them? I tried allelectronics and jameco with no luck

 

[Catt22]

Try this link to MCM elecronics:

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/DISTRIBUTED-BY-MCM-MW-1225DP-/28-3070

or this one which has a 500 ma output:

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/DISTRIBUTED-BY-MCM-MW-1250DP-/28-3075

You must buy the connectors separately, but they are also dirt cheap.

 

[boogyman]

Depending on what you have around the house (and what you'll be using it for) you can convert an old cell phone charger or computer power supply.

 

[BrewBeemer]

Don't laugh try Salvation Army, Good Will, St. Vincent De Paul you'll find a junk box full of them for $.050 each i'm talking up to 1,500 Ma 12 VDC.
Garage sales hell ask your neighbors I bet they have a collection of them.

 

[Art Vandelay]

Monoprice.com has these with a weird USB to 2.6mm cord for $2.34:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10420&cs_id=1042001&p_id=6171&seq=1&format=2

Or these which are a 4mm plug for $5.34

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10420&cs_id=1042001&p_id=2220&seq=1&format=2

You'd just need a matching jack... or solder your own connector on.

 

[jppostKW]

Don't laugh try Salvation Army, Good Will, St. Vincent De Paul you'll find a junk box full of them for $.050 each i'm talking up to 1,500 Ma 12 VDC.
Garage sales hell ask your neighbors I bet they have a collection of them.

+100 BB i aquired 5 12vdc powersupplies at 50cents a piece today at a goodwill you have to sort thru all the other volatge ratings but none are below 1 amp rated perfect for the fridge controllers i am building that i will show off as soon as the Growler remembers the camera from her work.

 

[BrewBeemer]

I can be proud and dig thru the Salvation Army looking for brewing items, last year snagged a brand new Waring Pro wine chiller NIB warranty card paid $5.00 a $129 list item. With 42 different temp selections but power supply missing a 12 VDC 5A unit. Called Waring to buy one they shipped me one free. This power supply feeds a mini scale refrigerator as well the stir plates, fuel injector pulser cleaning unit. I love these stores besides the money supports a cause besides my hobbies.

 

[jppostKW]

very true i got my mini fridge that will hold a 50L keg with only removing the shelves from a arc thrift store for 20 bucks its a 1986 montgomery ward i am a super scrounger to the Op get out there get dirty and sort thru some used stuff
brewing items will come to those that forage!!!

 

[BrewBeemer]

No my mini fidge is a peltier cooled unit that can only hold a 6 pack of cans, a toy but gets down to 37*F if you wait long enough. A must have item.