12 volt sockets

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Topic: 12 volt sockets

Posted By: henk
Subject: 12 volt sockets
Date Posted: May 23, 2006 at 6:58 AM

Hi all,

Did a search but didn't find an answer to the following.

I need to make a project box in which I can fit an additional 5 12-volt sockets (2 cigarette lighter sockets and 3 higher quality ones) for additional equipment (car PC, screen, etc). Can someone help me for a wiring scheme for this setup? Additionally I would like to have a powered hub in the box, which needs 5V/3A.

Note: the unit will be hard wired to a second battery in a Mitsubishi Pajero 2000 (similar to Montero in the US). Don't think brand and make of the car are of any imporatnce though.

Henk

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Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: May 23, 2006 at 6:53 PM

Wire them all in parallel- all positives together to the positive terminal, all negatives together to the negative terminal.

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Posted By: henk
Date Posted: May 24, 2006 at 12:38 AM

Thanks, it there no need for any fuses in the wiring?

Posted By: godblessdremil
Date Posted: May 24, 2006 at 8:54 AM

ya i would put one, 6 inches from where you drew power.