Has anyone actually used 12V cigarette adapter? Exactly how did you use and results?
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The 12v out is not worth much, the output is minimal from the sun and from the battery pack is not very long.
1415159
The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other commentor said. Get an inverter. The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other... » Read More The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other commentor said. Get an inverter. « Show Less
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It uses 12 V, does not connect to cig have to hardwired into the 12v source
797365
There isn't any adapter that would do what you want. You would need a 12 volt DC power supply with a cigarette lighter "female" connection that is able to handle the current draw of the unit which is rated in amps. If you have a car batter charger, hooking up the cigarette fighter female would work. I would suggest buying an AC compressor because of the difference in efficiencies and power of the pump motor. I personally own an air compressor for air nailer's and an inexpensive tire valve end does the trick.
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Dear Demetre,I am the kind of guy who keeps useful extra items. The darn hub didn't work when it came. I read someone's comment that the power adapter was too small, so I looked in my stash of power packs [some people call them "Wall Warts!"] and found one rated 5V 1Amp. Since then, it has worked, but it's junky - the sockets do not fit smoothly. I notice that everyone else is using 3 - 5 Amps. The item they sent to me was tiny and it was much weaker than my 1 Amp unit.
1957234
The OBI's only function with certain chip sets. I tried a couple of adapters that I had laying around and they didn't work but you experience may differ - be bold experiment. If you see smoke...............
735682
Make sure you haven't blown the glass fuse in the cigarette lighter adaptor(little 1.5 amp fuse if I remember it correctly)That fuse is located just inside the plug that you'd insert into your lighter socket. Also make sure your cig lighter/accessory socket itself hasn't blown the fuse. If both of these are good, your unit is toast. You can get a remanufactured one from Magellan for about $80, but I have not had good luck with them (these things are notorious for going south every time you upgrade your maps).
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I have not been able to find anything that works - I haven't thrown it away as I keep thinking I'll find somewhere it will work - no luck so far. I reviewed what others have said - it becomes obvious that we are not all getting the same item as some state things like 'no adapters included' or 'not as illustrated' mine was exactly as pictured and came with two adapters - this is the only one I can comment about.
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http://www.tmart.com/100V-AC-to-12V-DC-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket-Charger-Outlet-Adapter-US-Plug-Black_p184571.html?fixed_price=us_us&utm_source=base&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=88012354&utm_campaign=product&gclid=CN_8pNnl_bsCFecRMwodBiAABw Cigarette lighter only, but link above is an example of an adapter you can buy that should work for you
1253634
The adapter is both a cigarette lighter plug and also for the 110V wall outlet. I've used both mainly for testing and they seem satisfactory.
580516
That's a great idea but ... sorry, no cig lighter adaptor. Mine runs on batteries and a plug in for electricity.
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Based on the specs off the transformer (the one I own), and the type of connector going into the charger, I'm inclined to think it would require finding a 12-volt adapter that would convert 12 volts to 2 inputs (going into the charger) of 18V and 20V respectively in a single cable. The connector plug on the back of the charger is a DIN plug with 6 pins (looks like a round PS/2 connector for mouse/keyboard). Transformer Specs for Charger: INPUT: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 1200mA OUTPUT 1: DC 18V 2000mA OUTPUT 2: DC 20V 100mA PINS: Output 1: Pin 1, 2 Output 2: Pin 3, 4 Gnd: Pin 5,6,7 Easiest route (just my opinion only) would probably be getting either an inverter, modified sine wave inverter, or pure sine wave inverter for the 12-volt plug in your car, then just plug the charger into the inverter via the transformer/adapter. My personal preference for electronics is a pure sine wave inverter, but these are a lot more expensive than a regular inverter. However, their power is cleaner and more stable (safer for electronics, in other words). I haven't researched finding a 12-volt car adapter that converts to 2 output channels of 18V/20V via a DIN 6-pin male connector, so I'm not sure how hard it would be to find that type of item in order to run this in a vehicle. My initial thought is that it would prove difficult to find/do.
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argghh! I think the answer is 'No'! I bought it and had it shipped to me in NZ and didn't even think about the stupid American 110 volts! Plugged it in and the fuse or bulb blew and smoke came out. Now I have to a) fix it, b) buy a step-down transformer. Can't believe companies still make separate versions of things rather than making them dual voltage!
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Cig lighter is not the preferred method to power a cb radio as grounding is usually not as good and can give electrical noise through the cb speaker. But technically it will work. Amazon search "Roadpro 12V Fused Replacement Cigarette Lighter Plug with Leads". This is a quick one i found. You can "butt connect", "spade connect", bullet connect" or solder your connections. Very easy to do.
37213
I've had no problem at all with the adapter, & use a 20# tank exclusively. I have the LXE road trip grill.
629979
It has a USB cord so u can plug it in to d car cigarette if u have tha type of adapter. They sell d cigarette plug adaptor for d USB just about anywhere. I tried it and it works.
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Not really this model works off of a 12v connection 2 alligator clips it also draws 28 amps / 340 watts. If Im not mistaken most Vehicle Cig lighter plugs are rated @ 10amps and 110 watts The AHP-12H model will run on a cig lighter but puts out less air. Best thing to do is connect to your vehicle battery the power cable is 10 feet long Im guessing if you had a small truck it would reach but not a Full size. If that's not long enough get a get a small rechargeable 12v SLA battery thats around 8ah like the UPG UB1280 ( if you shop around there like 10 or 15 bucks ). I use the UPG UB1280 to fill my Dave Scadden Renegade then use the battery to connect to my fish finder. Not really this model works off of a 12v connection 2 alligator clips it also draws 28 amps / 340 watts. If Im not mistaken most Vehicle Cig lighter plugs are rated @ 10amps and 110 watts The AHP-12H model will run on a cig lighter but puts out less air. Best thing to do is connect to your vehicle battery the power cable is 10 feet long Im guessing if you had a small truck it would reach but not a Full size. If that's not long enough get a get a small rechargeable 12v SLA battery thats around 8ah like the UPG UB1280 ( if you shop around there like 10 or 15 bucks ). I use the UPG UB1280 to... » Read More Not really this model works off of a 12v connection 2 alligator clips it also draws 28 amps / 340 watts. If Im not mistaken most Vehicle Cig lighter plugs are rated @ 10amps and 110 watts The AHP-12H model will run on a cig lighter but puts out less air. Best thing to do is connect to your vehicle battery the power cable is 10 feet long Im guessing if you had a small truck it would reach but not a Full size. If that's not long enough get a get a small rechargeable 12v SLA battery thats around 8ah like the UPG UB1280 ( if you shop around there like 10 or 15 bucks ). I use the UPG UB1280 to fill my Dave Scadden Renegade then use the battery to connect to my fish finder. « Show Less