My car is 24volt--The description states: "plugs into cig lighter or acc socket (12V only)"....BUT, then later states "input: DC 12~35V". Which is it?
1379497
I would not recommend subjecting the portable battery to 24 volts. It will shorten the battery life significantly.
1379498
I believe this has an internal voltage regulator but im not sure about 24 volt sorce
1379499
I also believe it is 12vdc also. A 24 volt car is unusual. I believe you can get 24 to 12 vdc converters. Good luck
1858958
After seeing Vicky's response, I see what you were asking now. However that wall plug only supplies 500ma. The compressor is fused at 20 amps and most cigarette lighters supply 10-15 amps. Therefore the adapter wont supply enough current to drive the compressor or may even blow the adapter's fuse. Looks like its designed to drive phone chargers and electronic devices. If there is one that supplies the equivalent amperage as a normal cigarette lighter socket then go for that one.
523334
Connect it to a switched circuit like your radio feed. The cig outlet is switched in European cars and some Asian models too, but generally not switched in US manufacturer's models.
1858957
I believed this is what you are looking for - "Universal AC to DC Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Adapter (US Plug)". You can find it at: http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket-Adapter/dp/B001TXWNLQ/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt Only $3.22 & FREE Shipping.
2074645
Thanks to all the answers. I have an air compressor that plugs into the cigarette lighter but it is inconvenient to have the car running when I use it in my garage. Unfortunately there are no current specs on the compressor.
2105219
Earl, I am not sure I understand your question. The unit has a switch for either 120 or 230 Volts. Did you want to plug it in to a 12 V system as in an automobile? Or did you hope for an outlet to plug in an auxiliary unit? The unit runs on 120 Volt, 22 Watt AC standard home current. If this does not answer your question, give me more detail and ask me again. Blaine
1350243
It plugs into the cigarette lighter socket. I bought it for my daughter and she likes it. works good.
2183973
I don't know. I just plug it in my lighter socket from My car or Boat. It Works Great :-)
501042
The 12 volt cigarette lighter plug has a label that say 12 volts/10amps. There is a 10 amp/250 volt fuse inside the plug. It can only be said with any assurance that the light draws less than 10 amps.
1709704
Whenever there is power to the 12 outlet it is pluged into, yes. Some vehicals supply power to those 12v outlets/Cig lighters only when the key is on. And some supply power for 5 -10 min after the vehical is off or until the headlights turn off (courtesy lights). Some older vehicals supplied power continuously.
616916
The amount of current draw on the cig lighter / DC power port depends on the amount of power consumed by the devices plugged into the inverter. A 375w inverter such as the Tripplote PV376 can provide more current to connected devices than the cig lighter can handle providing to the PV375 - should this occur, the fuse to the cig ligter / DC power port would open. If you limit the devices connected to the PV375 to 150-200w you should be ok. You might want to consider the PV150 if it will provide for your need. It does not have or need an internal fan and is therefore very quiet in operation. I have both, and use the PV150 whenever more appropriate.
88561
My unit plugs into 12V lighter socket. I have no experience with 24V and this item. Check the manual but I bought this for 12V use. A search finds all information about this device indicates plugging into 12 Volt lighter socket. It probably does not work with 24V.
1749103
No, this is simply an outlet for a 12 volt system, just the same as the cigarette lighter outlet or accessory outlet that you have in your car or truck. 12 volts wired in so you can plug in a 12 volt plug for accessories. Keep in mind that this is plastic and IS NOT for a cigarette lighter which if used would most likely melt the socket or possibly cause a fire.
1803616
Car batteries can supply up to 700+ cranking amps, but that is not the point. This device is going to use 5amps at 12 Volts. So you can hook it up via the cig lighter or wire direct. But I agree, this should have came with some documentation. It came with no specs or directions.
2175625
The power supply is 100 - 240V. However the charger itself is 12V DC. So this allows the cigarette lighter port to be used from the car. The power supply converts the 100 - 240 volts to 12volts DC. The good thing here is that if the power supply is ever lost or damaged it is easy to replace it with some other 12V power supply. I should also let you know that this charger charges FAST, this speed of charge will decrease the life span of your batteries. I only use it on Emergencies when I can't wait or on d road. Generally I use another charger that charges in 2 hours.
2123809
Does come with 'cigarette lighter' style DC adapter. But I would only plug it in when the engine is running. Probably drain the battery otherwise.
858887
Cigarette lighter or adapter socket works. Return it , it didn't last long anyway