Might be a dumb question... Can you connect any device that uses a transformer to convert power from 120V to 12V directly to a 12V supply (such as our RV) without damaging the device?
I know it's safe to take low voltage outdoor lights and connect them directly to a 12V battery without damage. It seems logical that I could direct-connect a Wi-Fi router to my DC circuit without burning it up since it uses 12V after the transformer. I haven't tried it and don't really want to burn it up.
Is there any reason to think any device that uses a 12V power supply (when a transformer/converter is involved) would be damaged if connected directly to a 12V DC circuit after removing the transformer/converter? With all the electrical work I've done it seems like a no-brainer and I should know, but I keep second guessing because I don't want to burn up a good router. Thanks!
I know it's safe to take low voltage outdoor lights and connect them directly to a 12V battery without damage. It seems logical that I could direct-connect a Wi-Fi router to my DC circuit without burning it up since it uses 12V after the transformer. I haven't tried it and don't really want to burn it up.
Is there any reason to think any device that uses a 12V power supply (when a transformer/converter is involved) would be damaged if connected directly to a 12V DC circuit after removing the transformer/converter? With all the electrical work I've done it seems like a no-brainer and I should know, but I keep second guessing because I don't want to burn up a good router. Thanks!