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Power Inverter

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Printed Date: June 09, 2024 at 9:10 AM


Topic: Power Inverter

Posted By: DjIQ
Subject: Power Inverter
Date Posted: April 15, 2003 at 12:09 PM

Im installing a power inverter, and i was wondering if i could just tap into the (+) and

(-) of the cigarette lighter?




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Posted By: jpworley
Date Posted: April 15, 2003 at 5:06 PM

Yes an No,  it depends on the inverter voltage and amperage. 

In example, if your cigarette fuse is (under dash) is rated at 5 or 10 amps, your inverter depending how strong it is may draw anywhere from 2 to 30 amps or even more.   However if you are using a small inverter that is fused under the amperage that your car lighter is on it will be fine. 

Just check your paperwork on the inverter and it will tell you maximum current draw. Compare to your fused cigarette lighter.



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JP




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