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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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The label on the old transformer says 538W 11.6v 220mA 2.55VA
I have another here that says 12v 1.6A
Afaik, Watts and VA are figures of power that the device can produce.
You can obtain these figures from the other supply simply enough (volts x amps = VA) and they actually work out a lot higher.
However, these figures only show what the unit is capable of producing - NOT what it will put out continuously.
Hence, if you connect a drill that only needs 2.55VA to a charger thats capable of supplying much more the drill will simply take what it needs.

By this logic I should imagine it'll be fine.
I'm not sure on the affect of using a 12v supply as opposed to an 11.6v supply but I should imagine such a small difference wouldnt hurt.

Dont take my word for this though.
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