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Nickthedentist · 9th Apr 2014, 11:55 am

Thanks Stef.

I don't think the LM317T is cheaper than the 7818 per se. In fact the equivalent Velleman PCB with a LM317T on it from CPC is more costly at £8.75 including VAT: http://cpc.farnell.com/velleman-kit/...18?Ntt=HK00218

But it's a fair point; keeping some variable voltage regs in stock is always a good idea.

N.

9th Apr 2014, 11:55 am	#3
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,841	Re: 18V mains power supplies for Hackers and similar Thanks Stef. I don't think the LM317T is cheaper than the 7818 per se. In fact the equivalent Velleman PCB with a LM317T on it from CPC is more costly at £8.75 including VAT: http://cpc.farnell.com/velleman-kit/...18?Ntt=HK00218 But it's a fair point; keeping some variable voltage regs in stock is always a good idea. N.