Combine 3x 1000ma power supplies (wall warts) to get a 3amp supply [answer: no]

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I have a device that requires 3A, 9V. I also have three 1A power supplies (wall warts).

Can I cut the wires of these power supplies, reconnect them all together in parallel, and use them all as a single 3amp 9v power supply?

Best Answer

Chances are that they will have slightly different output voltages, and the one with the highest voltage will be supplying most of the load and will be overloaded.

Just buy a suitable 3A supply.