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ElectricalOct 8, 20264 min

How to Convert 120V AC to 12V DC Power

Learn how to convert 120V AC from a regular outlet into 12V DC power. I mount a 12V power supply, wire the DC side into my distribution blocks, power it up, and run real 12V loads — LED lights and a bed lift motor — with no battery needed.

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In this video

  1. 00:00Intro
  2. 00:40Attaching the Mounting Brackets
  3. 00:58Mounting It to the Wall
  4. 01:27Wiring the DC Side
  5. 02:16Plugging In and Powering Up
  6. 02:35Testing the Lights and the Bed
  7. 03:24Why I Skipped Batteries