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Can I use Power Supply to run multiple 12v DC devices?

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ryanmar

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I've installed a media hub in the basement to bring together my satellite, gigabit, ethernet and wap connections into one enclosure. The power adapters (120V AC / to 12V DC adapters) for each of the 7 different components are relatively large and unsightly.

Can I use a spare 450W computer power supply and just mod the 12v and/or 5v leads to provide the DC-in power to the DSL/NET/MEDIA hubs? (I think it would be pretty cool to have the metal/glass cabinet powered and lit by one of my old case power supplies.)

Any help or redirects are appreciated.

Ryan

Me
 
Welcome to the ATFs..
. There should be no problem using a PSU - just don't run any of the +V rails unloaded if you may want to use it again to power a confuser. All you need is a light-duty, momentary contact switch (pushbutton, SPST, normally open) and some small gauge wire to use to turn it on and off. Connects between the 'Power On' lead (usually the green wire) and any Ground lead (black wires).
.bh.
 
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