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happyrlt
10.05.2021 16:33:38

All of the items I have talked about can be purchased from any of the better auto electrical shops.


Mithrandir
10.05.2021 23:19:40

2020 update
Because the price of Anderson plugs found on the likes of eBay have reduced so much in price (about $5 - $10 for a set of two) it is now far less expensive to use these fantastic robust plugs that offer great electrical contact, and won't come loose, even better than the plugs and sockets that I have recommended in the past. So while you may still like to fit a standard socket for other accessories, I think that you should seriously consider fitting an Anderson plug as well for your fridge.


Zodar
30.05.2021 19:08:53

You can do this rewire yourself, and it should cost you only about $25 to $35, and then you will never have a problem. here


huesped
08.06.2021 18:56:21

I’ll get to the plug/outlet options in a minute, but the cable is our first priority, now wires ain’t wires, here in Australia we have a weird way of grading cable, the standard cable "Auto Cable" is not what it seems, like if it is marked 6 mm then you will find that it’s only 4.59 mm square, and that’s what really matters, how much copper core it has in square mm², not how thick the overall cable is. [links]


sevyanfellow
20.05.2021 2:36:08

Now some people do get away with it ok because when the vehicle is running the alternator lifts the voltage up to around 13.9 - 14.5 volts, so at the plug you have around 12 volts, but as soon as you turn the motor off the voltage drops way low. more


HlllD
05.05.2021 15:16:59

The simple answer is to fit a much heavier cable (wire) to a new and better outlet, as the cig/lighter outlet is far from the best for good electrical contact anyway, with these outlets it only takes a small bump to disconnect the plug, and when you arrive at destination ‘B’ you find the fridge has been off for hours.


jtimon
10.05.2021 16:33:38

Examples include map reading lights, inspection lamps, car vacuum cleaners and personal cooling fans . All these simply plug into the lighter socket and you may wish to fit such a lighter simply to power these accessories.


nrtr
10.05.2021 23:19:40

Although you may not smoke, fitting a cigarette lighter inside your car could be more useful than you think. Car accessory shops are now selling a variety of helpful, practical electrical accessories that are designed especially to work from a cigarette lighter socket.


darkside
30.05.2021 19:08:53

You will probably find that the hole has been blanked off with a plug. To fit the lighter, all you need to do is to prise out the plug and fit the lighter in its place - the necessary wiring for the lighter will usually be already built-in round the back of the hole. here


edwinc112
08.06.2021 18:56:21

Older cars, however, may not have a special hole ready to accept a cigarette lighter. In this case you will have to cut your own hole, either in the dashboard or in the centre console, fit the lighter socket and wire it up. [links]


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10.05.2021 16:33:38

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10.05.2021 23:19:40

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30.05.2021 19:08:53

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Waterfox
08.06.2021 18:56:21

Has your electrical socket cracked its casing or mysteriously stopped functioning? As long as it's a standard home outlet, the repair is pretty achievable even if you're not a DIY expert. Of course, any work on electrical systems can be dangerous. Work slowly and steadily, and contact an electrician if you see anything unusual such as burn marks or a wiring setup that this guide doesn't cover. [links]


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