Peltier PSU Transformer

[Basin]

I am thinking of building the power supply for a peltier from the article on overclockers.com instead of spending loads of money on a meanwell, and I would like to know if the 12.5A rating on the 12V transformer Here (http://www.jprelec.co.uk/docs/order_code.asp?pCode=%5F0V80RA4HG&PGID=%5F0V712SMSS&LEVEL=1&SearchType2=6&MODE=&PARTNO=&KEYWORD=&PG=Transformers+%26+Wound+Components&RELATED=0&rtype=A&OC=NONE&TEMP=NONE) refer to each secondary or to them both, i.e. I could wire them in parallel for 25A. I assume its each since it is rated at 300VA but I want to make sure before I buy it.

[comstate-1]

Why do you need Transformer? It's pretty much obsolet.

[greenman100]

Why do you need Transformer? It's pretty much obsolet.



you're telling me you know how to design a switching mode power supply?

[comstate-1]

I'm an't lady...
About the reason of using Transformer is for Safety.
However, you can get one 24Volt 10amp from Jameco Electronic for $40.
Your TV, DVD,..VCR player Don't use any Transformer; however, once manufactureres did.
Go to Switching PSU on this forum. They show you how to build with or without Transformer.

I am designing my own also. :rolleyes: