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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 14:58    Post subject: 12 Volt Cig lighter socket Reply with quote

Hi Guys, Just bought a 12 volt air compressor for inflating tyres as we have dubious air supplies on the garage forecourts here and noticed that in the instructions....yes I actually read them first Shocked  it says to use the 12volt supply  socket not the cigarette lighter. Is this a chinese translation or is there another socket hidden away somewhere that I haven't found yet? I have a '92 LJ70. Confused
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 15:22    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cigarette lighter sockets don't have the necessary amperage rating to cope with a compressor.

Your LJ 70 does not have a dedicated power outlet.

Your best option is to fit suitable crocodile clips to the leads and run directly off the battery. I suggest you do a trial run to check the lead is long enough for the compressor to reach each wheel, incl. the spare.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 15:28    Post subject: Reply with quote

I run mine off the cigar lighter, but not for long.  It can get pretty hot if you're not careful.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 15:34    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, thanks for the quick reply guys. I will see if I can rig something external up as you suggest. I have a 12 volt transformer for a cooler that I could work with, with the necessary socket attached, so I'll get my thinking cap on. Thanks for your help. Cool
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 15:43    Post subject: Reply with quote

Make sure your cooler transformer is DC and not AC
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 16:10    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nuclear Chicken wrote:
Make sure your cooler transformer is DC and not AC


Yes its ok....thanks for the thought.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 17:58    Post subject: Reply with quote

The fag lighter sockets are rated at 10amps but I've found if you start pulling much over 5 the centre pin on the socket can get hot. I needed a power point in the back for a transverter so I ran a 10mm cable from the battery via a 30 amp fuse and used Anderson powerpole connectors at the other end. I tried a 2.5mm cable initially and the voltage drop under load was over 2 volts.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 18:49    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cheers Phil, will look along those lines.
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