There are AC adapters with adjustable voltages and aren't too expensive, and it can change between 3v, 4.5v, and 6v, which would be 2, 3, and 4 batteries. You can also change out the connector. What I do is just the micro-USB connector, and then solder a micro-USB female connector to the battery terminal of the device, and then I can just plug the wall adapter into it and it'll work.
@mcsmileyss2 жыл бұрын
Oh this is brilliant, thank you for sharing. I have found the exact same in UK version just in time for Christmas. I was about to get my mum's soldering kit out after watching some other videos but this is perfect!
@twHomeShow2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! -Todd
@rlriehn854 жыл бұрын
I bought several of these for the flameless candles and Christmas decorations around the house! It's an investment up front, but will pay off in the long run!
@illegalmexicain4 жыл бұрын
not only that ;) its better for the environnement !
@michaeldunn1502 жыл бұрын
Great find!! a lot easier than wiring and soldering in a power supply........ Thank you!
@AncientWisdom2222 жыл бұрын
A genius of an idea. So simple yet so well applied. The dummy batteries supplied are just the electrical connection. The first cell is just completing the circuit. The second one with the strip is connecting plus and minus with those of the eliminator with an insulator surface in between. Great.
@dauh00 Жыл бұрын
Thank You Todd!!!
@mikespeaker79434 жыл бұрын
Yea Todd. Luv your video. I'm 83, a computer technician, and you helped me immensely because I have a Roku device that keeps eating AAA batteries since I watch tv about 7 hours a day now. Lennick doesn't show AAA but because of you I found Gersen that makes one.. You are top notch presenter. I love way you speak. You don't race your sentances like lot of tech people. I like you better than Carey Holzman, vblogs, who has great sense of humor, but drinks coke all the time. Very distracting.
@twHomeShow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. Glad to help. I like Carey as well :)
@mohammadal-abbasi7247 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sharptoothtrex448610 ай бұрын
Great idea lad, Even with big or small MP3 players might work this way. Even if you find a AAA (Triple A) Battery eliminator powered adapter might even work with battery powered MP3 Players.
@miketothesupra Жыл бұрын
thanks, legend. You saved from dealing with baby basinett always dying
@mostlycrunchywendy31122 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I found this product on Amazon and was wondering if anyone reviewed it. I have a vacuum pump that uses 8 AA batteries that I just replaced after 13 days of use. Ridiculous! Can't wait to receive my order.
@JeffGrettler2 жыл бұрын
Great tip! I bought the version that uses USB Power and it worked perfect! I used your link in the description so hopefully you got the credit!
@toddcecil2 жыл бұрын
Jeff, Thank you-I really appreciate your support :) -Todd
@2002drumsonly Жыл бұрын
You da Man! Well done.
@ben-yi3nh2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant !!!, I love your implementation to this problem. I Actually asked myself why there anything that can imitate batteries and allow you to use the power outlet to power battery only devices. I will recommend it to anyone I know.
@deniseharris79209 ай бұрын
Thank you for your help.
@factormarketing56522 жыл бұрын
Is true my friend but i considered too the amps no only vol in , thanks for share your knowledge
@smikeee2 жыл бұрын
You are so happy in the end of the video that I suddenly became happy too. Thanx.
@niwdlab143 жыл бұрын
2:01 were you able to to make the alternative method described here?
@hectorchomat Жыл бұрын
I ordered mine as well. Thanks a bunch
@richardprather29009 ай бұрын
I'll be seeing if I can convert most of my Halloween battery powder items to power for next year... thanks alot... better than splicing and finding the right powdered adaptors to convert.
@ljlotter2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Do you know if these will work for a 4AA-powered microchip cat door? I read that there may be some issue with the amount of power needed for the microchip operation. I guess I could just get one and try. So tired of replacing batteries!
@wiegerengbrenghof5945 Жыл бұрын
In most cases this will work indeed. However in some cases, devices use batteries by design because electricity coming from AC to DC conversion will make the device not work properly. The AC/DC conversion is never that clean compared to a pure battery, some left over of the changing voltage will be in the low voltage and on top of that, the wires might act as an antenna and pick up signals that might interfere with the electronics in the device.
@keithp60563 жыл бұрын
I love having this option, but is there a less expensive route? Using your own AC adapter by connecting it to the terminals inside the battery compartment would work, but would that be any less expensive? I imagine the ac adapter would be $5-10 at least and then getting that ribbon like cord would also cost at least 5. So do you think there is any savings? Only thing that might be a big saver is if you can daisy chain something together, like flameless candles. I'd really love to be able to do that.
@andymilic4093 Жыл бұрын
Well a replacement battery pack for a Dysart v6 vacuum cost 100$
@sariahlace59442 жыл бұрын
Much thanks,having great difficulty finding an adapter,for a portable radio.
@objecttown95313 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I have a basketball hoop in my room. It tells you your score, but its battery operated, and it eats my battery's up. I found this item online, but I wasn't sure if it works. I searched it up, and I found this video. I will definitely get this at some point.
@frederickwhite64163 жыл бұрын
So does the power supply need to be slightly higher than the required voltage. You need 3 Volts but it's 3.3 voltage adapter. Will just a 3 voltage adapter work just as well or does start losing power through the wire? What happens if it only requires 3 volts but the adapter is 6 volts does it fry the circuitry? I think I'm going to need the thing you just showed because drilling a hole in it will definitely affect it. It's a battery powered wet/dry razor. I go through batteries like a madman. I have a chargeable Norelco the 3 little round head type but I get a much better shave with the Braun signal foil razor. Don't know why but it's always been that way. A drilled hole would ruin the waterproofing. I'll see if you followed this one with a hard wiring video, of course that still leaves me with the same problem. I'm horrible with electronics.
@mikefa5891 Жыл бұрын
Great hack! Do you have a video to convert battery power to USB plug power?
@twHomeShow Жыл бұрын
No I don't. But that's a great idea!
@MarkJT10002 жыл бұрын
Awe ! I was waiting for it all to go BANG.
@PumpkinPails4 жыл бұрын
That's pretty cool, I was looking up how to do it the hard way, but I'm not confident in my electrical capabilities and this is so much easier.
@twHomeShow4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad you found this video.... Todd
@JamesHuey-nc3qm3 ай бұрын
Do you have a video regarding changing out the batteries to wall power for an electric recliner, couch and love seat? My batteries do not last long at all and are very expensive to replace. Plus, they take about 9 hours to fully charge. We did not realize this when we bought the set of expensive sofas and recliner which are indeed a real problem if the battery dies when you are sitting back in the recliner or sofa and can't get out of the darn thing because the battery died. Thanks.
@alsahib3768Ай бұрын
Been ,only today looking for same ..but please which of the 2 batteries are connected?? And why?can't I use aluminum foil to make wafer connection..to plug in
@jackdumas95632 жыл бұрын
I want to change from a 2 d-cell to electric for my Propane tankless hot water heater
@frederickwhite64163 жыл бұрын
Cool sign thanks
@antamnguyen92344 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Right what I need. The idea came up in my mind and I did some research, but most of the results are 1.5v to ac
@twHomeShow4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@perspectivestudioscaribbea58994 жыл бұрын
Got one that does four AA to usb so i can use a power-bank to run an audio device
@TotemoGaijin4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about doing something like this with one of those little portable bluetooth speakers, but I'm worried about amps. The current battery is a 3.7v 2400(ish)milli amp. The 3.7v wall adapter I have is something like 2-4 amps.
@simplyboymohim59114 жыл бұрын
Hey man I am surprised to see your comment... just abuot hour ago i was planning the same and just started searching for youtube vids... i think we can collaborate... :)
@TotemoGaijin4 жыл бұрын
@@simplyboymohim5911 The best I can come up with right now is to just grab a 3.7v adaptor and wire it up to see how it goes. Worst case, you're out a speaker that costs like $5 on ebay.
@ocdtechtalk2 жыл бұрын
You should try to match the amps as close as possible. Yes it will work with larger amps. BUT any unused amps are converted to heat. Which could cause fire, or early blown parts due to overheating. You notice he says at the end 'I noticed it's alot brighter as well' this is the additional amperage.
@garymckinley69743 жыл бұрын
So, it IS possible to use this thing instead of 2 C batteries?!
@twHomeShow3 жыл бұрын
Gary, Yes! Look in my video description. You will need to purchase the "C" battery adapters along with the "AA" product. They will fit into the "C' battery adapters to make it work :) -Todd
@tourrep14 жыл бұрын
i was wondering if you threw us away. You don't have any idea how much money you have saved me by following your videos. Happy new year by the way
@twHomeShow4 жыл бұрын
That is so nice to hear. HAPPY NEW YEAR! I thank you for your nice comment. Todd
@brinawitch2 жыл бұрын
Can you review the C battery size ones? I looked them up on Amazon via your link, and they were different from the ones you used.
@robgoren86283 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thx.
@JesusLordofmylife5 ай бұрын
What about if the item I'm lighting is outside and there is no electrical outlet near by, WHAT CAN I DO. I have 2 holly trees with fairy light on a timer. I have to change batteries about a month and 1,/2, I have lights on fading mode, Theres no Electrical outlets as trees are on butter corners of my house
@frederickwhite64163 жыл бұрын
Sorry another quick question If the batteries are the same voltage why are they different sizes?
@twHomeShow3 жыл бұрын
Good question! I believe it may be the longevity difference of each different size. -Todd
@LuybXAzH24 жыл бұрын
Todd: Do you know what "class" wall wart/ac adapter that unit is? Ideally class V or VI (dunno if there is a class VII yet) because they are supposed to be very efficient ~95% (under certain conditions). If the unit is taking only fractions of a watt if the powered device is OFF, that's ideal. The older wall warts were terrible, but some govmint standards changed that over time. The manufacturers don't make it easy to read the specs on the case. You kind need your reading glasses and a bright light. Thanks in advance! Cal
@michaellavery48993 жыл бұрын
Tens of hundreds of dollars in batteries for that sign? Rewire your brain next.
@suzannelecuyer2984 жыл бұрын
Cool to know! What I would like to know is if it can be done with those flat lithium flat 3V batteries (CR2032) ? Thanks
@gunendrakumari4183 жыл бұрын
Please let me know how to convery my rechargable battery operated kareoke maxhine to direct power supply
@robtdog Жыл бұрын
Will it work with 4 batteries
@francismarcoux89442 жыл бұрын
What if i need 6 batteries do i need two?
@giovanni.n4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, i will look for that in my country
@dtriplett033 жыл бұрын
🥳 Happy New Year!! 2021!!😁
@romeomalaga73854 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video making battery operated milk frother coverting it to plug in device
@SantoshTupsy3 жыл бұрын
Nice.....but too much blah blah
@richardhumphreys68962 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to do this off a single transformer with ten individual battery's to 10 led single cell fake candles in a hanging candelabra
@richardhumphreys68962 жыл бұрын
Queries being how many va should the transformer be I plan to scavenge a 1.5 volt transformer and solder or make dummy battery's with hot and ground end s and basicaly Daisy chain in parelell there silly clip on the tree Christmas things outa China but I Wana convert it all to line volt to work off the remote
@gioolioplus3 жыл бұрын
Is this a tutorial on how to put batteries?
@pjpumpkin33703 жыл бұрын
Like the video but, It's 'sold-er' not 'sod- der'.
@andymoran86242 жыл бұрын
tens of hundreds of dollars a year......lol. perhaps a bit of an over exaggeration there?
@twHomeShow2 жыл бұрын
Andy, Please. It has been at least hundreds of dollars. Give me some theatrical allowance here :) Thanks for watching and your comment. -Todd
@andymoran86242 жыл бұрын
@@twHomeShow ok, sure thing
@CharlieTunaNet3 жыл бұрын
DEAD dead links, bad bad!
@twHomeShow3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know. I've updated the links. -Todd
@davidherrera68563 жыл бұрын
not very smart move
@twHomeShow3 жыл бұрын
Why?
@bluefrog853 жыл бұрын
The fact that you can't tell us why says you don't know what you're talking about.
@6955beniegn2 жыл бұрын
@@twHomeShow ignore him, you did a great job on this video, , im using this w 2 D batteries for my tank less water that hangs on the wall in my garage. good tip to leave some slack of the cord in the battery compartment so you dont stress the cord too much too.
@sariahlace59442 жыл бұрын
Why is it not we convert things,all the time.
@davidherrera68562 жыл бұрын
1 year ago wow, but I must say that if u got a portable 2 AA device , if u put this wit an attached device u will not have a portable device anymore. I was searching this a year ago now I use buck converters and a lion battery to keep that portable