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question about power supply for Elliptical

karlz87
karlz87 Posts: 37
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everyone..

I have a quick question.. ive just recieved my new elliptical and guess what.. it doesnt come with the power cable.. so it says on the machine
6V regulated
2 Amp Minimum

now my question is... do i have to use a 6V.. or can i use a diferent V.. for example i have found a cable at home that is
output 9V --- 2.2A

would this work.. or should i just go out and buy a 6V

thanks :)

Replies

  • wiffe
    wiffe Posts: 224 Member
    does the book say it doesn't come with a cord. that's just nuts
  • Seanb_us
    Seanb_us Posts: 322 Member
    Send it back and buy one with a power cord.
  • kajun_at_work
    kajun_at_work Posts: 60 Member
    You run the risk of frying the circuit if you use the 9 V supply.

    Radio Shack and Wal-Mart sell Universal Power Supplies in their electronics sections for relatively cheap that have a switch to select the proper voltage and the polarity. The polarity should be marked with a plus(+) or minus(-) on the machine where you plug-in the power supply.
  • karlz87
    karlz87 Posts: 37
    hahaha yeah its crazy that it doesnt come with one!!
    Thanks for the help.. thats what i was worried about... i will have to go out and buy the correct one.. wouldnt want to break it the first time i use it! hehe

    Thanks everyone!! :happy:
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