Can I have your help please ? I need to source a power adapter....

richardvc

I purchased a used Dell AY410 pc speaker system and didn't realise that it didn't come with the necessary power adapter.

It requires a 22v adapter but I have no idea if I can buy a generic adapter or if the speakers are now deemed useless. 

I really have no clue how to source one or even if it is possible.

Many thanks in advance

Richard

Neil_Jones

Providing it's the right pin size, voltage and amperage it'll be probably be fine.

jamesd

Provided the connector size is right this may be suitable:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AveyLum-Adapter-Portable-Charger-100-240V/dp/B08Z7SB9R3/ref=sr_1_21?dchild=1&keywords=22v+power+supply+adapter&qid=1627501098&s=electronics&sr=1-21&th=1

If it isn't, look through the search results.

Formally, the rated power of the system is 33W but that's probably not its true draw, it's RMS peak delivery. 15W is likely to be plenty.

richardvc

jamesd said:

Provided the connector size is right this may be suitable:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AveyLum-Adapter-Portable-Charger-100-240V/dp/B08Z7SB9R3/ref=sr_1_21?dchild=1&keywords=22v+power+supply+adapter&qid=1627501098&s=electronics&sr=1-21&th=1

If it isn't, look through the search results.

Formally, the rated power of the system is 33W but that's probably not its true draw, it's RMS peak delivery. 15W is likely to be plenty.

Thanks James.

But one slight problem, when I clicked the link, it comes up as a 24v adapter.....not 22v. Am I missing something ?

mobileron

2 vlts and it wont matter.

[Deleted User]

How about this - variable output (12-24v) you can set yourself 22v and more than enough power? Also has multiple connector sizes.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384300872844

Chino

[Deleted User] said:

How about this - variable output (12-24v) you can set yourself 22v and more than enough power?

Although the first thing anybody should do on purchasing this thing is to replace the plug with a proper UK plug. That insulated earth pin is suggestive of other non-compliances.

[Deleted User]

Chino said:

[Deleted User] said:

How about this - variable output (12-24v) you can set yourself 22v and more than enough power?

Although the first thing anybody should do on purchasing this thing is to replace the plug with a proper UK plug. That insulated earth pin is suggestive of other non-compliances.

Oh jeez, didn't see that. Yes, does make the whole product seem a bit dodgy now, thanks for pointing that out for any potential buyer!

Biggus_Dickus

Chino said:

Deleted_User said:

How about this - variable output (12-24v) you can set yourself 22v and more than enough power?

Although the first thing anybody should do on purchasing this thing is to replace the plug with a proper UK plug. That insulated earth pin is suggestive of other non-compliances.

Indeed, and very well spotted,...that mains plug does not meet UK regulations. The earth pin should have no insulated sleeving whatsoever and should be solid brass, or in the case of plugs intended solely for use with non-earthed devices, solid plastic. Is it even fused?

OP,... there’s a 90w adaptor on Amazon that has an array of selectable output voltages which conveniently includes 22Volts.  It also appears?? to have a UK legal mains plug. There also appears to be 15  differently sized DC male connecting jack/adaptors so hopefully??? one of them will fit your Dell speaker-system input.  £23.99 inc del.

I’ve no idea how many differently sized DC male connecting jacks exist are but if none of the 15 supplied  DC male adaptors fit your speaker-system then you have a problem.

Ideally you’ll need to determine the spec/size of the female DC connector on your Dell system before you commit to buying;...if you only have the female connector as a reference then ascertaining  the correct sized/spec male connector is not easy. However, I’ve never needed to do it myself, so perhaps?? there is an easy measuring method.

 

af1963

Biggus_Dickus said:

Ideally you’ll need to determine the spec/size of the female DC connector on your Dell system before you commit to buying;...if you only have the female connector as a reference then ascertaining  the correct sized/spec male connector is not easy. However, I’ve never needed to do it myself, so perhaps?? there is an easy measuring method.

 

It seems somehow appropriate for "Biggus Dickus" to be providing advice on selecting the right size of male connector. 

Biggus_Dickus

af1963 said:

Biggus_Dickus said:

Ideally you’ll need to determine the spec/size of the female DC connector on your Dell system before you commit to buying;...if you only have the female connector as a reference then ascertaining  the correct sized/spec male connector is not easy. However, I’ve never needed to do it myself, so perhaps?? there is an easy measuring method.

 

It seems somehow appropriate for "Biggus Dickus" to be providing advice on selecting the right size of male connector. 

It’s not often I get a ‘LOL’ on MSE so I feel compelled to acknowledge your waggery.

p.s. usernames can sometimes be misleading!