Powering A Wiper Motor.

[sigma]

I intend to use a wiper motor to supply a drive to a machine. Will the motor run if I supply power from a small 12V transformer similar to what is used for model railways.

[dekkypoo]

Sigma when you say "model railway" do you mean the small ones than you have in the house or the sort where you can ride on the coaches? A standard wiper motor is much more powerful than a 'domestic' model train engine so it would run, but not for long without getting the transformer very hot and burning it out.

[dekkypoo]

oops "that you have"

[ToraToraTora]

you need to find the correct current and voltage for the motor and get a transformer to match.

[richtee]

Hi Sigma,
A standard 12volt Battery Charger might be your best bet- but make sure it can match the amps required by the wiper motor- 5 amps minimum I would guess?