Gabblar Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Hi there, I am brand new to the world of miniatures and dollhouses. I found an amazing deal on a dollhouse and have decided that I would like to electrify it and have done a lot of research. I will be going with the tape wire system. My question is: Do I have to get 'dollhouse' approved power supply and connector? (I was thinking of the CR2S 2 amp 12 v power supply and connector) or can I get any 12 volt 2 amp DC power supply like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Kuman-Adapter-Regulated-Display-Raspberry/dp/B01H05QVVE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1538112462&sr=8-4&keywords=2a+12v+power+supply and connectors like this soldered to the tape wire? https://www.amazon.ca/Sysly-Female-2-1x5-5mm-Adapter-Connector/dp/B071P8DP1H/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1538112577&sr=1-5&keywords=power+connector Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Personally, I’d play it safe with the Cr2s. The owner is very knowledgeable and helpful should you have any problems. It has a built in fuse. I’d don’t know if yours has a circuit breaker or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Please watch this: https://www.dollhousestrainsandmore.com/pages/how-to-videos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabblar Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Sable said: Please watch this: https://www.dollhousestrainsandmore.com/pages/how-to-videos Thank you. This is what I have watched after doing some searching on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I agree with Sable....CR2s is awesome. He is also so helpful. https://www.cr2s.com/ I don't know enough to say whether your idea will work. I do know that the electrical can be a real pain in the rear. I don't think I would anger the electrical gods by using a different transformer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1martinimomma Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I only use CR2s supplies. I had a problem with the Granville lighting and Carl was so helpful in troubleshooting it. Here is a pic of the house lit up. This house has 88 light bulbs and I have two electrical connections to the house, one on the roof and one on the foundation, both attached to the same 6 watt power supply. His supplies are top notch. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 19 minutes ago, 1martinimomma said: Here is a pic of the house lit up Breathtaking....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Mid-life madness said: Breathtaking....... Exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabblar Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 4 hours ago, 1martinimomma said: I only use CR2s supplies. I had a problem with the Granville lighting and Carl was so helpful in troubleshooting it. Here is a pic of the house lit up. This house has 88 light bulbs and I have two electrical connections to the house, one on the roof and one on the foundation, both attached to the same 6 watt power supply. His supplies are top notch. Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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