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Re: Electrical Terminolgy Help Needed
On Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:18:31 -0000, you wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I have a battery charger which requires a 12V 2AMP input. I have a PSU
>which says its Output is 12V 10.8VA
>
>What does 10.8VA mean?
>
VA = Volts X Amps - i.e. Watts. For DC VA = W, for AC it may
differ.
Doing the math shows that your PSU gives less than an amp - so
won't be enough!
Check whether *both* units are DC, or both AC. IMHO I would expect
than a PSU that quoted VA would be AC output. Is the charger AC
input?
Regards,
Harry.
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