> Once in a while I need a 12v source at the work bench and I know I could
> simply tap a battery, but I'm looking for something I could simply
> "switch on" at the work bench. Nothing I can imagine right now would
> require major amps. I was wondering if I could use a battery charger as
> a power source, or is there a better solution.
If it were me, my first choice would be to search ebay or a used
electronics store for a variable voltage DC power supply (You may want
to do other things with it). Second choice would be new one from an
electronics store. Third choice is to buy a transformer, fuse, switch,
some diodes and large capacitors and assemble one. A 12V power supply
is one of the easiest projects you can build. My first one was in 7th
grade science club.
TeriAnn
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