13.8 volts to 12 volt device

[Da OG Fish]

I have a Traxxas DC to AC adapter that puts out 13.8 volts and 3.5 amps. I want to use this to power a mini fridge that requires 12 volts of power. Will this harm it? Thanks in advance.

Adapter: https://traxxas.com/products/parts/2976

Fridge: https://www.target.com/p/igloo-breeze-28-iceless-thermoelectric-cooler/-/A-13964465#lnk=sametab

[W-L]

2 minutes ago, Da OG Fish said:

I have a Traxxas DC to AC adapter that puts out 13.8 volts and 3.5 amps. I want to use this to power a mini fridge that requires 12 volts of power. Will this harm it? Thanks in advance.

Adapter: https://traxxas.com/products/parts/2976

Fridge: https://www.target.com/p/igloo-breeze-28-iceless-thermoelectric-cooler/-/A-13964465#lnk=sametab

That cooler shouldn't have a problem as it's probably got built in regulating circuity since it was designed for vehicle use where voltages can fluctuate fairly large amounts. 

 

-Moved to Hobby Electronics- 

[Sors]

A car's electric system is usually at 13.5V when is running,  it's going to work fine.

[johnny5c]

Voltage wise you fine, just make sure the fridge doesn't draw more than 3.5 amps.

[yathis]

1 hour ago, Da OG Fish said:

I have a Traxxas DC to AC adapter that puts out 13.8 volts and 3.5 amps. I want to use this to power a mini fridge that requires 12 volts of power. Will this harm it? Thanks in advance.

Adapter: https://traxxas.com/products/parts/2976

Fridge: https://www.target.com/p/igloo-breeze-28-iceless-thermoelectric-cooler/-/A-13964465#lnk=sametab

First thing is first - It is an AC to DC adapter, BIG difference.

Secondly you'd have to look at the electrical plate on the device to see if 3.5A is enough.

It is good for 9-14V as the Lead Acid batteries are that range.

This one states 5A

http://coleman.custhelp.com/ci/fattach/get/78136/1309354587/redirect/1/filename/5645.pdf

 

So 12V times 5A is 60W, should be a very cheap AC-DC product on fleabay.

[Da OG Fish]

Thanks for all the help.