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electrical:inverter [2024/04/05 19:27] frater_secessus [sharing power] |
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- | For ~120w loads you can use a small inverter intended for the cigarette lighter port. They are typically fused at 10A, hence the wattage limit (12v x 10A = 120w). | ||
- | If you go this route, | + | For ~120w loads you can use [[https:// |
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+ | Note: Ciggy ports are already prone to failure and poor connections and having an inverter that hangs out out of the socket will make matters worse. | ||
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+ | In any case, find out what kind of fuse your ciggy port uses and have some on hand. Mistakes are easy to make and easy to fix (if you have the spare fuse waiting). | ||
==== estimating your needs ==== | ==== estimating your needs ==== | ||