[Shop-talk] 12 volt benchtop power supply?

[Randall]

> I just find  
> it hard to believe I can't walk into a store and buy a 12v power  
> source.

Walking in and buying one is no problem, it's the $20 budget that is a
problem.

> Surely mechanics use this all the time?

Nope, not most of them anyway.  Besides, how long can you spend
troubleshooting lights?  Just hook up a battery, or a battery charger and be
done with it.

BTW, I have a couple of regulated 6v power supplies that I'm tired of
tripping over.  If anyone wants to come pick them up, they're yours.   But
these things are BIG and HEAVY.  I doubt you'd want them for your workbench.

Randall