Is there a way to spot a regulated adapter?

kerick · Post by **kerick** » Fri May 07, 2010 9:18 pm

I have a drawer full of AC adapters collected over the years. Many of them are not regulated I'm sure. One in particular is DC output, 6V and 2000Ma. It has a grounded three prong plug for the 110V side. It used to power a 2 WIRE router. It sells on the net for $45 - $50. It's not marked one way or the other. Is there a way to tell if it's not plainly marked? I would rather not shell out for something I already have. Thanks in advance.

Scott Hasty · Post by **Scott Hasty** » Fri May 07, 2010 10:02 pm

Yes, this.

Granted, I wouldn't use it to troubleshoot a motherboard, but it'll get you within fractions of a volt of what you are looking for. Otherwise, when you are buying a PS, make sure the description states it's regulated.

kerick · Post by **kerick** » Sat May 08, 2010 9:00 am

I've had one for years, used it on all the adaptors, this one shows a proper 6V. The others vary widely. Other adaptors call themselves class 2 power source. I think thats just the radio interference regulations.

Scott Hasty · Post by **Scott Hasty** » Sat May 08, 2010 9:48 am

kerick wrote:I've had one for years, used it on all the adaptors, this one shows a proper 6V. The others vary widely. Other adaptors call themselves class 2 power source. I think thats just the radio interference regulations.

Wow, that's a nice power supply. I've looked high and low for a 6V 2-3A source for a haunt project with no luck...