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    Where to find 28-30 vdc power supply?
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    Default Where to find 28-30 vdc power supply? – 09-20-2010,08:41 PM


    one of my last minute projects for the year uses a pinball machine coil solenoid to pull a string and ring a bell (idea came from the "dead ringer" thread!). The coil needs 28-30v DC to operate, but I can't find a power supply anywhere for it! I'm assuming there is some sort of "wall wart" power supply that outputs that much, but I can't find one anywhere! Anyone know where I could possibly find one?
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    Default 09-20-2010,08:57 PM
    Check old HP printer power supplies. I have a couple that are 30VDC.
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    Default 09-20-2010,09:11 PM
    I'll keep an eye out for one, but I don't have any lying around. Time to Ebay!
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    Default 09-20-2010,09:29 PM
    Check the thrift stores, too. They usually have a box o' wall warts that you can scrounge through.
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    Default 09-20-2010,10:22 PM
    We have a store in Illinois called American Scientific & Surplus. I know they have stuff like that.
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    Default 09-21-2010,08:29 AM
    I never thought to check those places! I have a Science and Surplus catalog here, if the local Goodwill or Salvation Army doesn't have any! Thanks for the help!
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    Default 09-21-2010,09:29 AM
    I believe that a standard household thermostat operates on that voltage. I would check out a furnace transformer. They're pretty common.
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