Hi everyone,

I have 2 AC/DC transformers, both 220V AC input and output 1 is 24V DC and one is 5V DC in a project that needs both. My question is simple, can I run them both off the same AC (mains) supply in parallel? I can't see a reason why not but I am having difficulties finding a comprehensive answer.

Thanks very much for your help.

 

Yes, you can.

 

My question is simple, can I run them both off the same AC (mains) supply in parallel?

I don't see why not. Everything in my home is in parallel across the same mains supply. Yes, you can run a pair of wall warts (AC to DC power supplies) or whatever you want in parallel on your mains power.

Ron

 

You can run as many appliances on the same circuit as you want; as long as the total current drawn is lower than the circuit breaker rating.

In the US, only a few appliances have dedicated circuits: stove, dryer, air conditioner, water heater, well pump, etc. Interestingly, my stove hood is on a breaker by itself.

 

Certainly.

If the project demands both supplies output at the same time and the combined AC load approaches 1/2 or more of the typical supplying branch circuit ampacity, or perhaps you intend to share a common DC bus, you should likely put both the units into a common enclosure and give them each an overcurrent protection device on the secondary side of a common disconnecting means....... but this is simply chatter. The answer to your question is simple.

 

Thank you very much for all the answers. I am imbued with confidence and will proceed accordingly!