Doesn't that socket disconnect when the ignition is switched off? If so, it wouldn't be very useful for a battery maintainer.
Anyone know what the amperage rating of the cigarette plug in the trunk is? I want to plug a small air compressor in and not sure if I will have to go directly to the battery with alligator clips.
Anyone know what the amperage rating of the cigarette plug in the trunk is? I want to plug a small air compressor in and not sure if I will have to go directly to the battery with alligator clips.
FRUNK when I tried to run the little Stop n Go compressor in my tire plug kit from that source. After checking to see why my battery maintainer wasn't working this fall, I found the blown 3 Amp fuse and replaced it with a 7.5 A fuse. I Also checked my maintainers and saw they ranged from 0.75 amp Battery Tender Junior to 1 A and a 2 Amp Schumacher maintainer. Likewise, little compressors vary, but most are around 5 Amp draw.I remember reading somewhere that it is 3 Amps. Don't ask me where, though.....
I remember reading somewhere that it is 3 Amps. Don't ask me where, though.....
:shocked: Do you need to clean your glasses?
The fuse-box inventory, shows that it's a 5 amp fuse...:dontknow:
:agree: Just 5 amps... :shocked:
But there ARE small compressors out there, that operate on less than that! :thumbup:
I have run the same compressor from the back lighter socket several times with no problems.FRUNK when I tried to run the little Stop n Go compressor in my tire plug kit from that source. After checking to see why my battery maintainer wasn't working this fall, I found the blown 3 Amp fuse and replaced it with a 7.5 A fuse. I Also checked my maintainers and saw they ranged from 0.75 amp Battery Tender Junior to 1 A and a 2 Amp Schumacher maintainer. Likewise, little compressors vary, but most are around 5 Amp draw.
Anyone know what the amperage rating of the cigarette plug in the trunk is?
I apologize for my comment... nojoke
This info is from the owner's manual of a 2010 RT:
rmo2010-001-090_a
1. Power outlet
A 12-volt electric appliance may be
connected to the jack connector. Electric
current is supplied all the time.
NOTICE
The 12-volt power outlet
is not designed to supply current of
more than 3 amperes.
NOTE:
Leaving an appliance connected
while the engine is not running
Not as much as it will cost to remove the poop from the backyard!What's it costing to feed your new "pet" Bob? (avatar)
Jack
I have run the same compressor from the back lighter socket several times with no problems.
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Use the battery tender lead. 7.5 amps direct to the battery.
Hi Bob,
No offense taken !( but you owe me one! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: ....)
I recalled because I was surprised when I saw that it was limited to 3 Amps. Now that you mention, it was indeed in my owner manual. My wife RS2012 has a 3A fuse listed and my ST2013 has a 10A listed. But both manual have the same paragraph than what you quoted above. To clear it out, one would have to check the wire gauge. B.T.W. you are never supposed to load a circuit at more than 80% of its fuse....
( or breaker, if talking of household.)