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Black Arkare 12V 3A power adapter with 5.5x2.5mm jack and 4.9FT cord

Arkare 12V 3A 36W Power Adapter 5.5x2.5mm 4.9FT

SKU CH-7N2K-DGRF5

Supplies 12 V 3 A DC power from 100–240 V AC with a 5.5 × 2.5 mm jack and 4.9 ft cable

  • Type1 Tips
  • ColorBlack
  • World-wide AC input 100–240V 50/60Hz powers devices anywhere
  • 12V 3A 36W max output runs LED strips, cameras, routers and more
  • 5×2.5mm centre-positive jack with screw terminals needs no soldering
  • 9ft (1.5m) cable frees placement from wall sockets
  • Built-in over-voltage, short-circuit and over-temperature protection safeguards connected gear

Universal 12V Power Adapter for LED Strips

The Arkare 12V 3A 36W adapter converts AC 100-240V input to a regulated DC 12V output with a maximum current of 3A. It ships with a 4.9FT cable ending in a 5.5x2.5mm centre-positive barrel jack that also accepts 5.5x2.1mm plugs. The unit is designed for indoor electronics such as WS2812B LED strips, CCTV cameras, 3D printers, routers and powered speakers.

Output Current Limit of 3A Maximum

The single specification that determines compatibility is the 3A maximum output current. The adapter will safely power any 12V device drawing 3000mA or less, including loads rated at 2.5A, 2A, 1.5A, 1A and lower milliamp values. Devices requiring more than 3A at 12V cannot be powered by this unit and will cause the protection circuitry to activate.

Continuous Operation With Thermal

Under sustained load the built-in safeguards monitor for over-voltage, short-circuit and internal overheating conditions. The sturdy enclosure and 1.5 metre cable allow the adapter to run continuously at up to 36W without performance degradation, provided the connected device stays within the 3A limit. It is not suitable for charging phones, laptops or tablets.

Highlights

  • World-wide AC input 100–240V 50/60Hz powers devices anywhere
  • 12V 3A 36W max output runs LED strips, cameras, routers and more
  • 5×2.5mm centre-positive jack with screw terminals needs no soldering
  • 9ft (1.5m) cable frees placement from wall sockets
  • Built-in over-voltage, short-circuit and over-temperature protection safeguards connected gear

Specifications

BrandArkare
Type1 Tips
ColorBlack

Questions about this item

What does the 36 W maximum output mean when the adapter is powering a 12 V device?

It means the adapter can deliver up to 3 A at 12 V, so any 12 V load drawing 3 A or less will run within its rated capacity.

How does the 100–240 V AC input range and 50/60 Hz rating affect where I can use it?

The wide input range lets you plug it into mains sockets worldwide without a voltage converter, and the 50/60 Hz rating covers both common power-line frequencies.

Will the 5.5 mm × 2.5 mm barrel plug fit my device, and how long is the cable?

The plug matches 5.5 mm × 2.5 mm and 5.5 mm × 2.1 mm jacks with centre-positive polarity, and the lead is 4.9 ft (1.5 m) long.

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