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January 11th 04, 11:18 PM
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January 13th 04, 08:54 AM
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January 13th 04, 08:54 AM
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January 12th 04, 05:48 PM
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Bob Miller wrote in message . ..
On 10 Jan 2004 15:48:18 -0800, (Brian Kelly) wrote: (A) Does anyone out there know where one can buy these? (B) Or have a source for a similar alternative plug? (c) Ignoring the fuse ratings how many amps can auotomotive cigarette lighter receptacles supply before they become toast? What are the standards/limits? Versus having to punch #8 wire thru the firewall and do it right? TNX a bunch, Brian W3RV There's no single standard for all vehicles. Your vehicle owner's manual should tell you how many amps your particular cigarette lighter circuit will safely provide, and an extra robust plug may exceed the capapabilities of that circuit, or exceed the specs on the fuses for that circuit. The fuse specs should be in the owner's manual, too, or you should be able to track the fuses down yourself. Most firewalls have one or more unused holes -- it's just a matter of finding the grommit, and pulling it out. I checked my own car last week and the circuit is fused for 15 amps. I was just wondering if 15 amps is some sort of "standard". I've done #8 zip cord thru firewalls installations but that's not a consideration in this instance. I want to be able to occasionally move my equipment from vehicle to vehicle without having to run a power cable all the way to the battery. It's apparently done all the time with a ten amp plug. Back to square one . . Bob k5qwg Brian w3rv |
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