Hardwiring control panel to mains

[filaodotorg]

Hi there,

This is my first post. I had a search for a similar post but couldn't find one.

I have a Friedland SA5 (not the latest model) and I am about to (attempt to) hardwire it to the mains, so I don't have a plug trailing.

The hardwire connectors on the unit say "Permanent 12Vdc power supply output (100mA max). The unit is just above a light socket so my plan was to pass a wire to this to power the unit.

Am I right in assuming that this can be done, or do I need some kind of transformer to convert the mains output to the recommended output? What would I need to do this?

Thanks in advance

 

[Spark123]

Is there one of those moulded 12v tranformers on the lead?
Whatever it is, you cannot wire 240v AC directly to a 12v DC board!! - you'll need a 12vDC power supply unit of some nature.

 

[filaodotorg]

Is there one of those moulded 12v transformers on the lead?

Yeah there's one of those on it.

 

[Spark123]

I take it that it's the type which is part of the plugtop? You might be able to get one which is part of the lead.

 

[Gees]

IMHO you will be best off getting a pro involved here. Mains voltages WILL kill .