Re: Will this work?


"beekay" <mazeville@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi,

I'm an occasional reader of this forum, and I have a question. I want to
use a Radio Shack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply Model: 22-508, or something
similar, to power some devices in my backyard. I want to power some
outdoor lights that I plan to make from car backup lights (they are
cheap - $3.50 each at AutoZone) as well as a water pump also from a car
(such as windshield washer pump or gas pump) for a small waterfall. In
other words, everything made from car equipment, designed to work off a
car battery, but running off a power supply that should be like a car
battery. Will this work? If so, how many lights could I operate from it?

Thanks,

Bruce Kimball from Louisville
www.zhando.com

I would look for another pump, the windshield pump will fail quite fast if
run continuous. Look for what is called a bilge pump at a boating shop.
They run on 12 volt and will last longer than the car windshield pump.
But yes on the power supply running it all. I assume you wanted 12 volt for
safety reasons outside.


.

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