Ed Denton Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 I want to get a power supply for my BDS so I can run off AC power. Remote Audio make one but due to covid supplies are short and wait times long. I figure it wouldn’t be too hard to get a laptop power supply and solder on a TA4 connector. The Remote Audio ones are 12VDC 5A max, but does anyone know the power rating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouke Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 8 hours ago, Ed Denton said: 12VDC 5A max, but does anyone know the power rating? eeh, 12 volt times 5 amps = 60 watt? If in doubt, take a heavier one. (More amps, NOT higher voltage than indicated on the device.) Can't hurt. Just make sure you have the right fuse if needed. No clue what a 'bds' is, but any device has an indication of power consumption. (And do note that at 5 amps the loss in the cable will cause a voltage drop, so don't make the cable too long, or use a thick one.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shastapete Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 12 hours ago, Bouke said: No clue what a 'bds' is Remote Audio's brand of power distribution systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey LaCroix Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 7/6/2021 at 7:52 AM, Bouke said: No clue what a 'bds' is Stands for “battery distribution system” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobi A Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 Hey Ed, I've been using one of these with no troubles https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/322165403845 I went with 15 volt so I can have both it and a smart battery plugged into my PSC triple play BDS. The BDS uses the source with highest voltage so if I lose AC power it switches to my battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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