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electrical:inverter [2024/04/05 21:24] frater_secessus [special case: tiny loads] |
electrical:inverter [2024/04/05 21:26] frater_secessus [special case: tiny loads] |
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For ~120w loads you can use [[https://amzn.to/4cMWwdW|a small inverter intended for the cigarette lighter port]]. They are typically fused at 10A, hence the wattage limit (12v x 10A = 120w).((technically you could use any size inverter as long as you remembered not to draw >10A)) | For ~120w loads you can use [[https://amzn.to/4cMWwdW|a small inverter]] intended to be powered by the [[electrical:12v:ports#the_cigarette_outlet|cigarette lighter port]]. They are typically fused at 10A, hence the wattage limit (12v x 10A = 120w).((technically you could use any size inverter as long as you remembered not to draw >10A)) |
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Note: Ciggy ports are already delicate so having an inverter that sticks out of the socket will cause poor connections and often failure of the inverter or socket. To avoid stressing the socket you can use an inverter with a built in power cord (as pictured above). If you already own [[https://amzn.to/4aLoUuT|one designed to hang out of the socket]] consider using [[https://amzn.to/3UgnTWF|a soft wire extension]] that will allow you to relocate the inverter. | Note: Ciggy ports are already delicate so having an inverter that sticks out of the socket will cause poor connections and often failure of the inverter or socket. To avoid stressing the socket you can use an inverter with a built in power cord (as pictured above). If you already own [[https://amzn.to/4aLoUuT|one designed to hang out of the socket]] consider using [[https://amzn.to/3UgnTWF|a soft wire extension]] that will allow you to relocate the inverter. |