cig lighter current

[phoebelala]

Anyone know what current I can expect to pull out of the cig lighter socket?

I aint looked for the fuse box as yet, where is it?

thanx

Al.

[Medieval Dave]

Cig lighters are normally fused 15Amps.

[phoebelala]

Cig lighters are normally fused 15Amps.

Cheers Dave,

I ask because I am thinking of putting a cig plug on my field charger for the flight batteries I use for the model aircraft.

I will be charging at 4 amps max so no problems there.

Al.

[mark g8awo]

Dont use the cheap plugs you buy in halfrauds i mean the red and black plugs they are useless and tend to go brittle when they have had a fair amount of current run through them

[phoebelala]

Dont use the cheap plugs you buy in halfrauds i mean the red and black plugs they are useless and tend to go brittle when they have had a fair amount of current run through them

Thanx for advise. Any suggestions for a source of an item suitable to handle half a dozen 3700 MAH batts at 4 amps in one afternoon? I CURRENTLY "could not RESIST that" pop the bonnet and connect to the surfs batts.

Al.

[Medieval Dave]

Vehicle Wiring Products

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk/

Definitely a great source for all your electrical bits.

I would go for DIN power connectors, they aren't very deep, it should be possible to fit some sockets discreetly under the dash and leave your ciggy lighter free.

Failing that they do sell ciggly lighter plugs.

Dave

[phoebelala]

Vehicle Wiring Products

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk/

Definitely a great source for all your electrical bits.

I would go for DIN power connectors, they aren't very deep, it should be possible to fit some sockets discreetly under the dash and leave your ciggy lighter free.

Failing that they do sell ciggly lighter plugs.

Dave

Cheers Dave, Will get some kit from them

Al.