12v power for testing

[TigerVX]

Is it possible to use one of those transformers that you plug into a standard wall socket to test things such as head unit's and lights on cluster/controls etc?
I'm going to change the lights in my headunit and aircon / cluster etc to led's and would like to be able to test them outside of the car.
If this is possible what specifications would I be looking for. eg 12V and 1amp.
Thanks.

[daron]

yup
sure can
when i did my dash mod i found 12 and earth and used power pack to give power while testing on workbench
as long as its 12v only

[StoneX]

And as long as it outputs enough current... Most of them will turn a head unit on but might not supply enough power to run motorised face or accept CD, etc. An old PC power supply works better

[jds303]

ah, nothing like the old pc power supply for running car audio gear on the bench.
specs: 12V and as much current as you can find. high current bench power supplies can be pricey tho. you can usually find a 12V 5A output on pc power supplies if i remember right. that should get you started.

[Tasmaniak]

most definetly use an old PC PSU...MY last one I had was good for 9amps.

[TigerVX]

Sweet. Thanks guys. I think I've got an old PC PSU hanging around.