Re: Siren question - 12V 1A enough?

[DeanB <deanbrown3d@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Mar 18, 1:51=A0pm, Jim Rojas <jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Use a separate power supply and a relay to power the siren.
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> Jim Rojas
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> DeanB wrote:
> > Hi all,
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> > 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).
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> > 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?
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> > Thanks!- Hide quoted text -
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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.