Re: Siren question - 12V 1A enough?

["Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You can use a spkr or a siren.

The siren output is rated at 1 amp @ 12v
It also has wet & dry relay outputs.


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**Crash Gordon**







"DeanB" <deanbrown3d@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Mar 18, 1:51 pm, Jim Rojas <jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Use a separate power supply and a relay to power the siren.
>>
>> Jim Rojas
>>
>>
>>
>> DeanB wrote:
>> > Hi all,
>>
>> > I have a linear corp alarm and want to buy an outdoor siren alarm -
>> > the specs on the alarm are 12V and 1A maximum, which equates to 12W (I
>> > think).
>>
>> > All the sirens online appear to be 20, 30 or 40W and people mention
>> > quite often they are not loud enough. Can I run a more powerful siren
>> > with a relay or something, or what siren would be best?
>>
>> > Thanks!- Hide quoted text -
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>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Yes, that seems the way to go. I'm going to try the Amseco SSX-51
> which pulls only just over 1/2 amp, and if its no good then I will
> hook up a relay. It has good reviews so we'll see.