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Priming a loop with a Rhino AC/DC Molex adapter?

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Hi guys, Im going to be bending and filling my first custom loop this weekend, and I have a question regarding priming the pump during filling. Can I use this AC/DC Molex adapter to power the Alphacool VPP-655 v2 pump instead of my main power supply during the filling process?  Due to the orientation of my res/pump, Ill need to rotate the case onto its back, so itll be trickier to plug in and use the main power supply, though not impossible.  The page for this product (which i already own), says 12v, but it doesnt mention amperage or any safety ratings.

 

Thank you for any and all advice!

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Legal regulations within the US say that power supplies must be marked with operating voltage and current. Power consumption rated on the pump is 37W, so that means the maximum current it will ever draw is ~3A. If your power supply says it can handle 3A or higher, you'll be good to go.

 

Edit: Current should be listed on the power supply block that plugs into the wall.

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3 minutes ago, Badimir Putin said:

Legal regulations within the US say that power supplies must be marked with operating voltage and current. Power consumption rated on the pump is 37W, so that means the maximum current it will ever draw is ~3A. If your power supply says it can handle 3A or higher, you'll be good to go.

Thank you for your reply Badamir Putin. Unfortunately, this adapter only has voltage on the package, not current, so I cant say for sure if it can do 3A. I do have a PSU tester, so maybe that can tell me what its capable of. Thanks again for the info!

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I don't think I've ever heard the song "Molex Adapter" -- What album is it on?

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7 minutes ago, Armakar said:

I don't think I've ever heard the song "Molex Adapter" -- What album is it on?

I think it's from their 2017 single "Sketchy Pump Power"..  I havent listened to it, but I'm hoping that I'm not in for a shock!

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Just get something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-to-12V-5-Volt-DC-Power-Supply-Adapter-w-4-Pin-Molex-Connector-Plug-SS34W1205-/301938683326?epid=1593851460&hash=item464cf2adbe:g:m-UAAOSwFxBXHDSm

 

or this:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-12v-Power-Supply-with-4pin-Molex-/162568387597?epid=1392516335&hash=item25d9d4bc0d:g:oAAAAOSwOMdZUoFC

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