Somehow it's confusing, could you please clarify about using AC power? If I understand correctly, battery power is meant to be a backup power supply?
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Amazon..... your site is very confusing, offering the power adapter when the feeder (5 lb.) has no place to even plug in a power adapter. I ordered the power adapter with the 5 lb. feeder (because reviews talked about using a power adapter) and your site offers it with the feeder, so can you please ensure that your site clarifies that the feeders cannot use a power adapter and are battery operated ONLY?If this is not true, can you please give directions how to adjust a power adapter to work with only a battery operated feeder?
1855528
I just bought the 10 lbs version and there is no AC plug, I should have read more of the answers and waited to buy the adapter, time to call up Amazon.
1855529
I bought the feeder and the recommended adapter but SUPRISE the feeder can NOT be plugged in so don't waste your money on it
1855530
We have an old version and a new version of this product. The OLD version had a plug for an AC adapter, 4.5V. The NEW version no longer accepts an AC adapter; batteries are required.
1855531
The item does not allow for any AC Adapters. It will only accept batteries.
1855532
I am not aware of this unit offering an optional AC adapter...Mine came with batteries only and battery power is the only way to make it work...
1855533
If you would like to use a power cord, you can order an adjustable one from Amazon (links on this page) that works just fine. Petmate's Customer Service department emailed me with the specifications that must be followed for power converters:"Should you opt to purchase one, make sure of that you adhere to the following information. Otherwise, you may damage your unit and that is not covered under warranty.Input 120v acOutput 4.5 v d/c 600 m/aCenter positiveExterior negativePin size 2.5 mill x 5.5 mill" If you would like to use a power cord, you can order an adjustable one from Amazon (links on this page) that works just fine. Petmate's Customer Service department emailed me with the specifications that must be followed for power converters:"Should you opt to purchase one, make sure of that you adhere to the following information. Otherwise, you may damage your unit and that is not covered under warranty.Input 120v acOutput 4.5 v d/c 600 m/aCenter positiveExterior negativePin size 2.5 mill x 5.5 mill"
1855534
PowerLine 90366/12 600mA Variable Voltage Universal AC AdapterWorks fine. I set it to 4.5v, center polarity and used the second tip largest tip.
1855535
Just bought the feeder. There is no socket for an AC adapter on mine. Perhaps it was discontinued. I may add one depending on how long the batteries last. You have to make sure the adapter doesn't charge the batteries by using a circuit to prevent it. I'm handy that way.
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Well maybe the design has changed since I last bought mine. BUT mine has a small hole in the back of the unit (opposite side from electronic panel) that accomodates an AC power adapter. IT DID NOT COME WITH THE ADAPTER BUT HAD THE HOLE. I purchased an adapter in addition to this unit which is why I have not had battery issues- it is plugged in at all times. I have however, had the same portion control issues as others.
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As R. Ware answered and I agreed, you should use 24V AC power supply. If you do not have access to 24V power supply then you may use a transformer to reduce the 110V to 24V. DC power supply that is generated by batteries are not recommended and will be a headache and may not work either.
1933314
The unit is powered by using the AC power supply, and it can also be powered using 3 AA batteries, you should use both together, in a power outage it will switch to using the batteries. Also the frequencies are stored in EEPROM non volatile memory, which means that it will stay in memory even when there is no power.Thank you.
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AC is electrical power and DC is battery power. Now if you are running on AC and want to convert to battery power or have the unit as though it is working off of battery power that's what the switch is for. For example a laptop can run on both AC and DC power. When you plug the laptop to an electrical outlet that is AC and when it is running on just the battery power that is DC. Unlike the Angle sander the laptop has a auto AC\DC built-in switch so that is why you can run the laptop on AC\DC power simultaneously except in this case the battery charges while the laptop is running on AC power
61626
A battery is a battery and voltage is voltage. If the machine will run from 12V DC there is no reason you couldn't use it. I would have to imagine there are better solutions for that though.
1662691
This runs off of a low voltage transformer that plugs into an outlet. AC power... this won't run off batteries.
643465
It needs to be wired to the power supply. It uses AA's for backup power only.
1497991
It is possible to hook up an external battery pack, it'd be a diy project though. Otherwise, like the other guys said, you're stuck with having to have a power outlet
2036240
I would say it would power everything but your AC. AC draws a significant amount of power (in the thousand watt range). I can find no mention of battery life in AH, KWH, VAH, or any other standard measurement of battery life. I can't find anything in a google search either.
777649
This is AC only and there is no battery inside. You could use a small UPS for computers like you can get at an office supply store and likely run it for a few hours. The specs say less than 50W so it is on par with a laptop.
897823
HiNo, it doesn't have battery backup system, I think you can use a battery convertor to convert 12v DC to 110 AC, I have such a device and haven't try it yet, will try this weekend.
940868
Hello Ashura,Because it's a 12V product,so you need a power supply,Please input AC120V to it and than connect the product to the output of the power supply.Thanks!
1671319
If you wish to charge the included battery from an AC power source, you will need an optional power supply
616539
Not to be too vague, but without knowing the "load" that is on the system, there is no way to predict the amount of time that the battery will supply power. The battery will run a nightlight much longer than it will run an entire entertainment system, for example. I should think that the APC website may be of some help with this.
1358521
I don't use the batteries for power , I just bought the power cord to use 110 volt house power.It's not very expensive and a lot cheaper than keep changing batteries
1000455
This is designed to charge your battery or batteries, not to directly power lights and fans and whatnot. I have mine set up in conjunction with a solar panel grid. Each runs through a charge controller of its own and into a distribution block before going into the battery bank. To run lights or AC powered items you will need to either use a power inverter connected to your batteries. This is a great little turbine but its not designed to power something all by itself. Since wind speeds vary its power output will vary. you will want a charge controller to cut off power flow if the winds blow too hard or if your batteries are fully charged to prevent overcharging. think of the wiring like this: turbine&gt;charge controller&gt;battery bank&gt;power inverter&gt;lights and fans. I hope that helps. If not search YouTube for a guy named LDSprepper. I wired my solar and battery bank like his but I added the turbines for cloudy days.
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Can use the A/C adapter instead of batteries. Have not tried to power it with just the USB, but it might work.