12 volt ac-versus 12 volt dc

[48Rob]

Okay,

I know they aren't the same...alternating current as opposed to direct current.

I have something (small motor) that calls for 12 vac, but of course have 12vdc in the trailer.

GO-NO GO?

Rob

[Spadinator]

No-go......I believe the windings and general set up are completely different.

[GeorgeTelford]

Be more specific, of course its possible, just think invertor that takes 12vdc (nominal) and converts to ac, need more info

[48Rob]

Of course.

Figured the answer was a solid no, and so was intentionally vague...

Intent is to hook up vibrator unit from an easy chair to the trailers 12VDC system.
I have not dis-assembled the unit, but all the others I've looked at are just a motor turning an eccentric cam.

Rob (too cheap to buy if I can recycle...)

[GeorgeTelford]

Hi Rob

In that case the Kiss principle rules, find an equivilant 12v DC motor ?

[Micro469]

Don't vibrators use C cell batteries???

[Chris C]

(I didn't want to go there myself!)

[Boodro]

OOOOOOOO What he said! I'm tellin!

[48Rob]

Micro wrote

Don't vibrators use C cell batteries???

:lol:

Those things are for sissies, real ones use "D" cells!
...Um, so I'm told

[Chris C]

(doesn't he mean "Double D's?)

[dhazard]

It sounds like he wants to run it on a lead acid one

[Micro469]

Okay,

I know they aren't the same...alternating current as opposed to direct current.

I have something (small motor) that calls for 12 vac, but of course have 12vdc in the trailer.

GO-NO GO?

Rob

Now.. Arn't you glad you brought up this post?

[48Rob]

Well

Sure!!

I got a couple good laughs out of it all

I put one of those units in my Vintage travel trailer...sure is relaxing after a day of hiking or whatever.

Kind of like the "magic fingers" units...but I'll bet none of you ever lost a quarter in one of those things, huh

Robbbbbbbbbbbb

[dhazard]

If you are only after a little vibration, try running a generator in a tongue box with the AC going.

[Boodro]

Ya want vibrations? ride a Harley!