a question please about an AC/DC replacement adapter

[RDL2004]

Walmart.com: Powerline 1300 mA Adapter: TV & Video


edit: Should be back in the Electronics dept., last time I was there it was in the same area as the speaker wire and video cables.

 

[Sceadwian]

The price is within a few dollars of a fixed voltage regulator.
Carbonzit, check the web, you can find a fixed 4.5 adapter for at least 5 dollars cheaper.

 

[darkmoondreamer]

Damn, I am waiting for post moderation on another post because I used a link. I am looking at this adapter. I google searched and found that another person had ordered one recently and when received it was actually rated 500mAH

Since I cant post a link, I will tell you it is a AC Adapter W/4 Way Plug Converts 110V AC TO 4.5V DC Thru 12.0V DC. 300mA Reversible Polarity from Frys.com for $8.79. So what is ya'lls opinion on going with this one or the Walmart.com: Powerline 1300 mA Adapter: TV & Video? Thanks guys! You have all been so good to help me!

 

[Sceadwian]

Thank you darkmoondream, it's rare I see someone float through the forum as intelligent as you are, young or old!

Just do your first try at positive tip negative ring at as close to 4.5V as you can get, and I wish you the best from there.

 

[RDL2004]

The adapter that came with the Firefly things that were tested at the LED Museum was rated 1 amp (1000mA) not 300mA not 500mA. And the firefly things they tested sound like the same version OP has (which I don't think they make anymore). The adapter at Walmart that I posted a link for, will work. 500mA may be okay, I wouldn't go with only 300 mA. That adapter should be in stock at any local Walmart. Lol, hopefully, mine has been bad about running out of stuff lately.

edited for typos and such

 

[darkmoondreamer]

Thank you all again for your kindness. RDL, I will get the adapter from Walmart!

 

[darkmoondreamer]

I just wanted to stop back by and let you guys know that the WalMart adapter recommended worked! Thank you for all your help, I now have my pretty fireflies back!

 

[Sceadwian]

If you can do videos Darkmoondreamer I'm curious to see some video of the little guys working, they seemed expensive but interesting.

 

[Dvinchy]

I'd just say that all the mobile phone supply are about 4-5 voltage output