"Joe Magiera" wrote in message
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So my wife gets my kids a battery operated device for Christmas. It's
some kind of slurpee making machine and a real battery eater. Goes
through 4 C cell batteries in about 4 cans of pop. I'm thinking, hey, I
can hack a 120VAC/6VDC converter that I have lying around up to it and
just have it run right from a wall outlet. Except I'd rather not hack and
ruin the battery connection terminals in the device. Does anyone have any
ideas or know of any parts that I can make a nice solid non-permanent
connection to standard battery connection terminals (and not ruin the
battery connection terminals in the process)? I'd really rather not make
a solder connection on this one, I'd like it to be able to run on
batteries again in the future without having to give it a major overhaul
to convert it back. Any help/advice appreciated. Thanks,

Joe (joemagiera at ameritech dot net)



Are you sure the converter is up to the job? It isn't just the voltage that
is important, it needs to supply enough current or it will cause the
appliance to malfunction. It will also cause the converter to overheat and
fail at best, or at worst potentially cause a fire.

It sounds like this gadget uses a lot of current if it flattens C cells
quickly, you'll need to measure the current draw before deciding whether the
converter is suitable. My guess is it's probably drawing well over an amp,
many wall wart type converters are only good for half that, and some even
less.

My advice is to forget about modifying the gadget, especially as your kids
are using it, and try a set of rechargeable cells in it. Much safer than
guessing with mains derived supplies.

Dave