Everything You Need to Know About Class 2 Transformers
Whether for personal or professional use, if you have a device that you need to plug in, eBay has the class 2 transformer to keep your equipment working. Check out their extensive inventory of class 2 transformers available on eBay at a price you can afford. Here is some general information to help you select the transformer that best meets your needs.
What are the specifications of class 2 transformers?Class 2 transformers can be used for a multitude of electronic devices like laptops and tablets, power tools such as battery charges, and musical instruments including electric guitars, keyboards, and amps. Due to their many uses, these transformers are made with several specifications to meet each user_x001A_s needs. These specifications include:
- Output voltage - You can find select class 2 transformers with an output voltage anywhere from 3 to 24 volts.
- Adapter type - Due to the many uses of these transformers, you can find adapter cords to accommodate AC to AC, AC to DC, AC to DC car sockets, and AC to DC multi-tip attachments.
As you research the specific class 2 transformer that you need you may come across the terms _x001A_inherently protected_x001A_ and _x001A_non-inherently_x001A_ protected. If a transformer is designed to protect itself from overload or overheating without the use of any additional equipment, it is referred to as an inherently protected transformer. That doesn't mean that your devices are not safe with a non-inherently protected transformer, though. Non-inherently protected transformers will still protect your electronic devices with a built-in fuse or circuit breaker that will shut down the electrical current if need be before any damage comes to your device. All class 2 transformers are protected by either the way that they are designed or an internal circuit safety device.
What is a transformer, and what does class 2 mean?A class 2 transformer is the technical name for the cords, plugs, and adapters that you commonly use to charge many of your devices in your household, such as tablets, laptops, computers, and so on. A transformer is a device that, most typically, is used to take the standard alternating current electricity from the electrical outlets in your home and convert it into a direct current that can be used to power your devices. Class 2 transformers are designed to protect your equipment without the need to use any additional fuses. One of the ways they do this is by having a maximum output voltage of 24 volts or less.