locating 12-18 volt AC transformer

[stanC]

Please can anyone help with suggestions where to look for a 12-18 volt AC transformer. It is for a hand throttle and the instructions require only AC 12-18 volts capable of supplying sufficient current for a model 850. I will have to contact the supplier to check the current but I suppose it will be around 3 amps
Incidentally I found a DC transformer on a old laptop computer following a suggestion from another forum on 'The Gauge '
Regards
Stan

 

[nhguy]

Radio Shack carries a 12.6V/ 3 amp power supply.

 

[doctorwayne]

I've used the Radio Shack (now Circuit City, I think) transformer to power Intrakit HH 1, and HH 2 SCR throttles and also a MAW-SCALE Dyna-Power transistor throttle. The AC side of the MRC Controlmaster 20 will also work, but is a big expense if you don't require the DC side too.

Wayne

 

[DixonRobertson]

Unless you like paying Radio Shack prices, check out
All Electronics Corp - Parts, Supplies and Components Cat#ACTX-1640 $8.25 (2.5amp@16VAC)
or
Jameco Electronics Power Supplies & Wall Adapters: AULT INC. : AFU180185G9840
also $8.25 (1.85amp@18VAC)

 

[stanC]

My thanks to everyone. I checked a old table light and found it had a 12V AC 25VA transformer so I used that.
Stan