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Sam Marty
Feb 5, 2014, 02:01 PM
I want operate a 12 volt DC bell from a 110 volt A C source. I know that I'll have to through a 110 vot A C relay coil to get the voltage through to feed the bell with 12 Volt DC. My problem is that when I go on the internet they keep showing a moition detection to turn on the lights. I tried that but it won't pull the relay.I called the manufactor and they said it will not do what I want. So do you know of a suite that sells a moition dector that will pull in the relay coil?
I thank you for any and all info you can give.

ma0641
Feb 5, 2014, 02:57 PM
Goodwill has loads of phone chargers and computer voltage suppliers that go from 120VAC to 12VDC, many run 1Amp or more. Last time I was there I got a 1200 milliamp DC for $1.50. It was running 13.2 VDC.

donf
Feb 5, 2014, 03:04 PM
Step down converters are also available from Radio Shack.

I have several phone chargers sitting in a box in my closet. If interested shoot me a private message and I'll see if I can find one that meets your needs. I need the input voltgge (120 vac) Output voltage needed (12 vdc?) and the needed output amperage