Any electricians in the house?

[msting22]

I have a quick question about running 120 to a USB camera in my office.

I have an older security cam that i'm replacing, that current cam is powered by a direct wire for power. The new cam is USB so I'm looking to cut that power and use it from the new USB cam.

I've read that these will work for what I want to do but I want an experts advise so I don't burn down my office. If this will not work what will?

https://www.amazon.com/HitCar-Unive...c49f9c&pd_rd_wg=V3YBM&pd_rd_i=B00Y8GDF22&th=1

Thanks for any help and advise.

 

[Freshly Minted Georgian!]

That won't work, that's to covert 12vdc power to 5vdc power, for use in cars. You need 120vac to 5vdc.

 

[msting22]

That won't work, that's to covert 12vdc power to 5vdc power, for use in cars. You need 120vac to 5vdc.

Thats what I thought but I can't find any 120 to 5 converts. You know of any place that carries them?

 

[Granite3]

@Darkdiesel

 

[JBWJr]

Try ebay. Search for:
New 5V AC DC 3000mA 3A Switching Power Supply AC Adapter Charger 5.5mm x 2.5mm

 

[jeep78]

They have these or similar at Lowes. I believe it is what you want. Just stick it in an outlet box near the camera.

 

[Wheeler]

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They have these or similar at Lowes. I believe it is what you want. Just stick it in an outlet box near the camera.

This is what I’d do. Much simpler than wiring up a transformer.

 

[msting22]

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They have these or similar at Lowes. I believe it is what you want. Just stick it in an outlet box near the camera.

This is not an option because I don't have an outlet. The current camera is wired directly.

 

[msting22]

Try ebay. Search for:
New 5V AC DC 3000mA 3A Switching Power Supply AC Adapter Charger 5.5mm x 2.5mm

Thanks not going to work, I need something like whats in the link but for 120v to 5v.

 

[Wheeler]

This is not an option because I don't have an outlet. The current camera is wired directly.

You would have to install an outlet using the existing 120 volt wiring you have available, then plug your usb cable into that outlet.