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7vac Faraday Buzzer

Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:49 pm

I have just bought a Faraday 6110b buzzer. The problem I have is how to run it. It runs on 7vac and is 1.5 amps. Would a 6vac power adapter work?

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Re: 7vac Faraday Buzzer

Thu Apr 02, 2015 1:18 am

Try a 6-8 volt doorbell transformer.
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Re: 7vac Faraday Buzzer

Thu Apr 02, 2015 2:40 am

Is this some kind of fire alarm?
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Re: 7vac Faraday Buzzer

Thu Apr 02, 2015 2:47 am

http://edwards-signals.com/index.cfm?pid=104

The 596 is what I use to power my 6 and 12VAC horns. The 6 volt tap will work just fine to power it. An AC/DC adapter like the kind used to power most electronics will not work as it outputs DC not AC
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Re: 7vac Faraday Buzzer

Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:48 am

OK thanks that helps a lot.

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