power adaptors... help!!!

graemer

the missus plugged the fibre optic christmas tree in and after an hour it stopped working. the mains adaptor has packed in, where can i get one as this one is about 10 years old, it is a......

input: 230-240v~ 50hz
output: 12v - max20VA

im useless with elcetrics so any help/advice would be most appreciated

thanks

WestonDave

You've got most of the main details you need - the only other thing you need is the size/shape of the plug that goes into the tree.

With those you can usually find replacements on ebay - look for ones that are properly kite marked, and avoid anything being sold from China (because you'll have no way of knowing whether its OK or not)

graemer

WestonDave wrote: »

You've got most of the main details you need - the only other thing you need is the size/shape of the plug that goes into the tree.

With those you can usually find replacements on ebay - look for ones that are properly kite marked, and avoid anything being sold from China (because you'll have no way of knowing whether its OK or not)

its like a 6 mm female connection, like the kind you use on a laptop or
if your old like me it reminds me of an old atari 2600 power unit. just a pin with an oversized plug on the other end. i have looked on ebay but the numbers dont match match mine,

kwikbreaks

The other thing to check is whether it is AC or DC. Most stuff is DC but I've seen AC used sometimes for this sort of thing (just a bulb and motor). If it's DC it will show whether the centre pin is positive or negative - once again it's usually positive but not every time.

You could try Maplin but eBay is going to be cheaper.

neilwoods

If it says 20va, then will be AC adapter, drawing 1.7 amps. Not going to be cheap from maplin about £25, but if order from ebay still looking at about £18.

Is £7 worth the hassle of postage and maybe not working then sending it back.

So if you look on ebay, need to look for AC/AC 12v (anything 1.7 amps and upwards)

NowRetired

Last time my Christmas tree lights failed it was easier to get a new set.