martin_h Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Any one have a clue as to weather one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/24V-DC-250W-10-4A-LED-Power-Supply-/291503040011would be ok to run a DC Motor? My initial thoughts are no, but if anyone has a better answer.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelius Varley Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 It's a 24v psu so unless your motors are 24v and draws less than 10a then no and probably not even then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_h Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Yes I know its 24V.....im looking at a garage door opener motor which uses a 24V motor and runs at 5 to 8 Amps. Just asking in general if switch mode psu's are suitable for motors or would it be best to use a linear PSU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gajjer Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Hi Martinthe current drawn by the motor with be a lot higher when starting than when running at normal speed. Depends on the motor how much but could be 10 - 20 times more.cheersgaj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_h Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Just for information, that power supply drives the motor fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_h Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 The motor in question is in this garage door opener ................. http://www.easygates.co.uk/chamberlain-power-drive-gpd60.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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