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RadioShack® 13.8VDC 15A Power Supply

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22-508

 | Catalog #: 22-508
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  • Converts standard AC power to 12VDC
  • Compact size for car accessories in your home or travel lodging
  • Input 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz; output 13.8VDC, 1000mA (1A)
  • No cord - plugs directly into wall outlet
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Product Summary

Power, power everywhere.

Power your DC devices using any wall outlet. This 13.8VDC 15A power supply allows you to use household AC to power 12 to 13.8VDC electronic devices or automotive accessories that have banana plugs or bare-wire leads. It's ideal for use on a test bench when working on car stereos, CB sets or other communications equipment.

  • Fused circuitry provides extra protection for your devices in the event of a power overload
  • Illuminated on/off switch for easy operation in low light
  • Short-circuit protection
  • Power 12-13.8VDC electronic devices or automotive accessories that have banana plugs or bare wires

You'll also need

  • AC House Current
Pricing and availability: Please note that all prices are subject to change without prior notice. Prices advertised on this site are for online orders only. Prices on some items may differ from those advertised in RadioShack stores. All merchandise may not be available at all stores, and all stores may not participate in all sales promotions. We recommend you contact the store to confirm product availability and price.

Disclaimer: The total combined current for accessories plugged into this power supply should not exceed 15 amps.

What's in the box

  • Power Supply
  • 6-ft. AC cord
  • Owner's Manual
 

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  • Parts: 90 days
  • Labor: 90 days
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October 09, 2008 13.8VDC 19A Power Supply ()
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RadioShack13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply
 
3.3

(based on 33 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (8)

74%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Reliable (17)
  • Easy to use (9)
  • Good value (8)
  • Good performance (5)
  • Good power output (5)

Cons

  • Lacks power (6)

Best Uses

  • Having around the house (6)
  • Emergency equipment (5)
  • Portable electronics (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (11), Budget shopper (6)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (19)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (7)

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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Power for battery chargers

By yardbird78

from Maryville, Illinois

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Good Value
  • Long Lasting
  • Reliable
  • Reliable Performance

Cons

  • NONE

Best Uses

  • Battery Chargers

Comments about RadioShack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply:

I use this psu to power various chargers for my LiPo, NiCd & LiOn batteries that I use for my radio controlled model aircraft. I frequently use two 5A and one 3A chargers simultaneously in parallel and the unit does fine with this set up.

  • Primary use:
  • Personal
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

NO TECHNICAL SUPPORT !

By Freddy

from Salina, Ks

About Me Quality Oriented

Pros

    Cons

    • Lacks Power

    Best Uses

      Comments about RadioShack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply:

      Bought this power supply to run a 12a dc pump mtr, it doesn't have enought power to keep it running, even though it is rated at 19a continuous, absolutely no tech support at Radioshack. unbelievable

      • Primary use:
      • Business
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Powering automotive accessories

      By ChaosWorksUS

      from Iowa

      About Me Value Oriented

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Reliable Performance

      Cons

      • Lacks 12V socket

      Best Uses

      • Having Around The House
      • Test equipment

      Comments about RadioShack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply:

      Amoung other things, I purchased this to power an Optimus 100 Watt 15" sub with a Kenwood 250 Watt amp. I had a 60 Hz hum in the speaker at first. After much trouble shooting I discovered that the outlet had no ground wire in it (old house). Once I plugged it into a correctly wired outlet I had no more noise. The sub would occasionally knockout my bulky old 10A supply, but I've had no trouble with this one. The voltage output has proven more reliable then my old supply which would decrease with current draw. This 15A supply will power three 55Watt automotive lamps (165 watts), with some hesitation when first turned on. My only disappointment is that it lacks the cigarette lighter socket that my 10A power supply has.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Powers Kenwood TM-D710A Low-Medium Pwr

      By wb2bwu

      from Queens, NY

      About Me Value Oriented

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Charges Quickly
      • Good Value
      • Long Lasting
      • Reliable Performance

      Cons

      • Lacks Power

      Best Uses

      • Emergency Equipment
      • Having Around The House
      • Portable Electronics

      Comments about RadioShack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply:

      I use this power supply instead of my Astron PS 12A to power Kenwood TM-D710A in low and medium power levels. I am hesitant to use high power mode.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Powers my 440 repeater

      By Gordon

      from Duncanville,Texas

      About Me Value Oriented

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Works good for the price

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Ham Radio

        Comments about RadioShack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply:

        I am using this power supply on my 440 ham repeater for about a month now after the internal supply died.It works great for my use.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Maybe second times a charm

        By Sultan Ham

        from Sultan, WA

        About Me Value Oriented

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Good Value

        Cons

        • Lacks Power

        Best Uses

        • Emergency Equipment
        • Having Around The House
        • Portable Electronics

        Comments about RadioShack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply:

        I bought this for my shack and it trips whenever I attempt to transmit on my radio's high setting. (50 watts). Works fine on lower power settings. I tried my radio on a friends psu (same as mine) and it worked fine, even on high. Looks like I'm going back to the store to exchange this one for another.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Good value and reliable

        By w0yse

        from N. Utah

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Reliable Performance
        • Works as advertised

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Ham radio transceiver

          Comments about RadioShack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply:

          I use this supply tied to a 12 volt car battery to power my Yaesu FT100d tranceiver. The fan is quiet but only comes on if my battery voltage drops as a result of accidentally turning off the supply (operator error !! ;-)

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Runs ICom IC-V8000 Well

          By sanvick

          from San Diego

          About Me Value Oriented

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Reliable Performance

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Ham Radio under 75 Watts

            Comments about RadioShack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply:

            Unit has powered Icom IC-V8000 at full power for a year and I have not had a single problem. WA6YAT

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            (1 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Shuts down when operated improperly

            By RF guru

            from Glendale ,CA

            About Me Quality Oriented

            Pros

            • Powerful

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Emergency Equipment
              • Portable Electronics

              Comments about RadioShack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply:

              Shuts down when RF gets into it. Especially true when running improperly tuned cheap CB amplifiers, antennas with VSWR or generating spurs by over-modulating.
              This is not the problem of the supply. When operated by a technically competent person this supply works well for this purpose. Cleaning up the station and use of RF chokes will do wonders. Appliance operators should stick to computers where "plug and play" is the norm.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Performs well for my needs

              By StevL

              from South Carolina

              About Me Quality Oriented

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about RadioShack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply:

                    Use it to power my LiPo battery chargers. Has worked perfectly for two years now.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal

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