How do I power my Helix 9 indoors?
How do I power my Helix 9 indoors?
Any 12V power source that has at least a 2A capacity.
Some use a battery and some use a 110V A/C to 12V DC converter. I use the converters, this is one of them:
https://www.radioshack.com/products/...a-power-supply
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
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An old laptop power supply works well if it has enough 12v output for the unit. I have one that is 8 amps. Works well. Bob
As a matter of fact I used to use an old laptop ac adapter(90Watts/19volts) 20vdc and less is ok for helix. I now bought an ac to dc converter(12volts/8 amps)
Last edited by bobcoy; 11-20-2017 at 03:38 PM. Reason: The whole truth
I use a 12v motorcycle battery with either a PC10 or PC11 power cable and alligator clips. Works fine.
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Thank You for sharing, I am going to pick up a battery and power cord.
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