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--- electrical:12v:ports [2020/04/13 22:11]
frater_secessus [other connector types]
+++ electrical:12v:ports [2021/07/07 16:36]
frater_secessus [the cigarette outlet]
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 ====== 12v house power outlets ======
-Full-timers and those with more robust system will likely want to install 12v power outlets in their van.  Doing this means one can move electrical items around and plug them in where you want them.
+Full-timers and those with more robust system will likely want to install [[electrical:12v:intro|12v power]] outlets in their van.  Doing this means one can move electrical items around and plug them in where you want them.
 ===== the cigarette outlet =====
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 Pro:
-  * universal
+  * universal((although there are proprietary versions found in European RVs, BMW motorcycles, etc))
 Con:
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   * large
   * typically limited to 10A or so
-  * notoriously unreliable
+  * notoriously unreliable, although [[https://amzn.to/2yPXqYr|Blue Sea makes a locking marine version]] that is robust
+If you must use a ciggy port considering plugging in a [[https://amzn.to/2TrtwUZ|wired extension/splitter]] as a sacrificial lamb.  *When* the port dies it will be the replaceable extension and not the built-in port. The *wired* part is important, since it will flex and place no strain on the port.
 ===== other connector types =====
+Advanced users often cut off the ciggy plug and use something superior for their needs.
+==== Anderson ====
 [[https://amzn.to/2RARuZZ|{{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41U3vF1-mcL._AC_UY218_ML3_.jpg}}]]
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 Con:
-  * ciggy adapter needs to be cut off
   * more $$$
   * need to be assembled((pin on wire, pin into connector, neg/pos connectors mated together))

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