240volt to 12volt ?

In need of a 240v to 12v max 10amp. (12v Preferably via cigarate socket )
See many lower amperage units, havin trouble finding 10amp version.

Appreciate any links:thumbs:

Regulated supplies aren't cheap when you get to that sort of current.

I would use a car battery and charge it up a lot - don't be tempted to use the charger direct as they give a lot more than 12v.

The cheapest option would be a computer power supply. Get a GOOD 500W one - the best way to tell quality is by weight. Just cos it says 500w on the label doesn't really mean much!!!

Most will claim to put out about 18 - 20amps at 12v but take this with a pinch of salt. 10 amps might just be realistic.

Don't pay much more than £30 for the psu.

Diags of pinouts here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_power_supply

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=231&doy=29m6

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=231&doy=29m6


Then just add these:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=1055&doy=29m6

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=45987&doy=29m6

and a length of cable rated for 10A to give you a connection for your cigarette lighter plug.

Cheers

Chris

If its for occassional 10A rather than prolonged use. How about a "jump start pack". Mine has a 15A cigarrette lighter socket, and came with a small mains trickle charger. I don't think the trickle charge could cope with continually replenishing 10A at 12V. Mine was less than the cost of the maplin 10A power supply above.

If its for occassional 10A rather than prolonged use. How about a "jump start pack". Mine has a 15A cigarrette lighter socket, and came with a small mains trickle charger. I don't think the trickle charge could cope with continually replenishing 10A at 12V. Mine was less than the cost of the maplin 10A power supply above.

I use mine like this all the time.

I don't bother with the trickle charger - I just connect a 4amp charger straight to the croc clips!!!