Grumple
Newbie level 1
Hi all,
I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing when it comes to electronics - but I am fairly handy and like to try different projects.
I am attempting to build a small meat drying box.
I want to be able to plug it into a mains socket, and need to power a single light bulb (up to 100w) and a computer fan (on 12v power).
My basic plan is:
Plug from mains into C14 socket -
**broken link removed** (Will I need a fused one like this?)
Cable from power socket to split 2 ways -
- 1 cable goes to 240V AC to 12v DC transformer - then onto a 12v computer fan
Transformer - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290883688146?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
12v Fan - **broken link removed**
- 1 cable goes to 2nd switch then onto bulb holder for bulb up to 100w.
Switch - **broken link removed** (I was told I would need a fuse in order to lower the amps before this switch...?)
Holder - **broken link removed**
Bulb - **broken link removed**
My main confusion is coming from what to do with the earth from the mains power cable - the bulb holder and transformer only have 2 terminals...
Would it be better to put the transformer straight after the power socket and find a 12v light bulb - So the whole thing is on 12v? (is there a better way to convert 240v AC to 12v DC?)
I basically need someone to let me know the best way to go about what I'm trying to achieve.
It's early days and I'm nowhere near wiring anything, I just need to define the circuit properly.
I know this is child's play to most on here, but it's my first electronic project and any help would be really appreciated!!
Cheers
I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing when it comes to electronics - but I am fairly handy and like to try different projects.
I am attempting to build a small meat drying box.
I want to be able to plug it into a mains socket, and need to power a single light bulb (up to 100w) and a computer fan (on 12v power).
My basic plan is:
Plug from mains into C14 socket -
**broken link removed** (Will I need a fused one like this?)
Cable from power socket to split 2 ways -
- 1 cable goes to 240V AC to 12v DC transformer - then onto a 12v computer fan
Transformer - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290883688146?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
12v Fan - **broken link removed**
- 1 cable goes to 2nd switch then onto bulb holder for bulb up to 100w.
Switch - **broken link removed** (I was told I would need a fuse in order to lower the amps before this switch...?)
Holder - **broken link removed**
Bulb - **broken link removed**
My main confusion is coming from what to do with the earth from the mains power cable - the bulb holder and transformer only have 2 terminals...
Would it be better to put the transformer straight after the power socket and find a 12v light bulb - So the whole thing is on 12v? (is there a better way to convert 240v AC to 12v DC?)
I basically need someone to let me know the best way to go about what I'm trying to achieve.
It's early days and I'm nowhere near wiring anything, I just need to define the circuit properly.
I know this is child's play to most on here, but it's my first electronic project and any help would be really appreciated!!
Cheers