Install help on a FlipDown and Wiring

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Topic: Install help on a FlipDown and Wiring

Posted By: Carpe Diem
Subject: Install help on a FlipDown and Wiring
Date Posted: February 23, 2005 at 7:30 AM

Hello, My question is....
How many things can i hook up to a single 12v
ciggerette lighter?

I have These items to power...

-Accelevision 10.4 FlipDown (DC +13.5v)
-Audiovox FM Modulator (12v)
-400 watt Power Inverter to run DVD player

Thanks for your time.
Chris

Replies:

Posted By: sts15l7
Date Posted: February 25, 2005 at 1:13 AM

it probably wont be a good idea for u to get power to all those from the cigarette lighter. i dont know much about this, but i blv the power wire for the cigarette lighter is not too fat, and so it probably wont be able to handle the power inverter alone. why dont u just get a connection straight from the battery? as for ur flip down and fm modulator, im in a similar situation right now. i plan on using a relay off the remote lead wire with the constant 12V coming from a 12-gauge at the battery. that might be something u wanna consider doing. just my 2 cents...

-mir

Posted By: Carpe Diem
Date Posted: February 25, 2005 at 6:45 AM

Thanks for the reply.

After thinking about this for a couple of days and doing some research, I agree with you.
I bought a couple of "Add a circut" Adaptors that plug right into your fuse box...I'll give these a try.