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	Subject - more amps? bbb Hello. This isn't strictly on topic but i'm sure people here can answer it for me... I am trying to figure out what to replace an ac to dc adaptor with. The one I have currently outputs 5V @ 2A (DC). I can't find and adaptor that is a match for this. Most are 4.5V and alot less amps. I have also found others that are 5V and 2500mA. I'm using this for a wireless broadband router. My questions are can I use more amps without frying something? All the shop assistants I have spoken to say it's fine but I woudl like a second opinion!! The adaptors I'm looking at are regulated if that makes any differance. Maybe that means that the 2500mA is a max rating and it adjusts itself to whatever the need is??? How about running at LESS amps (but correct volts)? Is that going to affect the performance of an electrical appliance? I did read somewhere on the internet that if you can't find a match it's better to got for less volts and more amps. Is that correct? I hope someone can help me! Thanks kbsparky 5 Volts @ 2500 mA = 2.5 Amps. Slightly more than the 2 Amps needed. Should work fine. Just be sure that the correct polarity is observed before plugging it in. lctrc789 You may even try radio shack they may have what you need or can get it, if not perhaps a multi tap converter, you have to be sure you use the right volatge and polarity.