"NSM" wrote in message news:V1upd.3157$VL6.923@clgrps13...

"Vic" wrote in message
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| Hi N
| Thanks for your reply. It was the "mA" that I was unsure of mainly and
the
| polarity. Argos do one he
|
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...go.x=8&go.y=11
| which I assume would be ok.

I'm stunned at the 1200mA output. That usually means a switch mode supply.
If you can find one that's 200 or 300 mA that'd be better. Also, it's a
good
idea to check the voltage if you have a meter. If not, I often set the
voltage at 3V and crank it up one step at a time until the device works
OK.
These things do deliver too much voltage at light load.

12V=/20mA is a DC out system all right. However, if the power supply
powers
the actual motor, then that current can't be right.

This setup is puzzling. Can you scan the label on the power supply and
post
it somewhere?

NM


Thanks to all for your help so far.
NM
Have uploaded 3 pictures to "alt.binaries.test" newsgroup (sorry about the
size) under the heading "AC Adapter". Hopefully it will be near the top of
the list. It is a busy newsgroup. Have also done a voltage check again on
the above adapter but its completely dead. I only hope it hasn't damaged the
deck as well. Also tried looking for anyone that repairs these adapters but
no luck so far. Whether its viable in terms of cost remains to be seen but
it would probably be a safer option than using a universal adapter. Anyhow
I'll await your recommendations once you've seen the pictures.
Vic