Voltage determines what amperage a device pulls. Amperage isn’t sent, it is

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Jan 21, 2021
9:52:38am

Corn Pop Truly Addicted User

Voltage determines what amperage a device pulls. Amperage isn’t sent, it is

pulled. A 2 amp supply simply means that’s the maximum it will allow to be pulled.

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Let's say a device requires 5V 1A. Would it damage the device if the input was 5V 2A?

Ragnar Danneskjold I ❤ USPS

1/21/21 9:42am

The device should only draw as much current as it needs.

benny1982

1/21/21 9:44am

It'll just go twice as fast

RyneK

1/21/21 9:47am

As long as it's moving away from the basket.

benny1982

1/21/21 9:47am

No, I have a couple of 12V 3A power adapters on some 12V 1A rated equipment

Hoopster

1/21/21 9:48am

Voltage determines what amperage a device pulls. Amperage isn’t sent, it is

Corn Pop

1/21/21 9:52am

That makes sense, thanks.

Ragnar Danneskjold

1/21/21 9:55am

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