Tired of your favorite Halloween props dimming too soon? Wish you could enjoy that eerie ambiance without the constant need for battery replacements? In this video, I'll guide you stepbystep through converting your batteryoperated Halloween props to run on an AC/DC adapter. No more midparty battery swaps or dimmedout decorations; just continuous, spinechilling glow and sound effects throughout the spooky season. Plus, I'll share beginner tips on best practices, identifying and connecting wires as well as troubleshooting your batterypower to AC power conversions if the need arises.

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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Can I Damage My Prop?
1:12 Prop Demo with Batteries
1:49 Cover Panel Removal
3:06 How to Choose a Power Adapter
7:10 Amps vs. Volts (at a buffet)
7:51 Identifying Positive & Negative Wires
9:00 Wiring the Power Adapter: Option 1
9:30 Wiring the Power Adapter: Option 2 (recommended)
9:57 Testing Connections Before Soldering
10:41 Soldering the Positive Wire
12:44 Soldering the Negative Wire
14:02 Wiring the Female Adapter
14:19 Plugging in the Prop
14:39 Hiding the Female Adapter
15:45 Final Test
16:09 Wrap Up

Build Along:
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Soldering Pen Kit: https://amzn.to/3QapZnv
Universal Power Adapter: https://amzn.to/3tM7IFL
Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/40d6xuT
Female DC Jack Adapter: https://amzn.to/3QvgJfe
22gauge Hook Up Wire: https://amzn.to/4060qZn
Heat Shrink Tubing: https://amzn.to/3S5y3IS

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