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stjohn50

10/4/2013 at 12:10pm
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I want to install a 12 volt "Cigar lighter" in the caravan to run ..Lilo pump/ phone charger

satnav set up etc.

My question is... can I connect it straight to the battery or through a voltage regulator

or any other method?.

Many thanks

Michael.

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madasaman

10/4/2013 at 12:17pm
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Haven't you got a 12V socket in the van? if so buy a plug and make up a lead. Or get This

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rabbin8

10/4/2013 at 12:32pm
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madasaman is spot on, get the adaptor and use the 12v outlet on your control board.

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I'm going to fit this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130804195327?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 it will be wired to the battery via a inline fuse which comes with it

madasaman

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Quote: Originally posted by Elddis x on 10/4/2013
I'm going to fit this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130804195327?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 it will be wired to the battery via a inline fuse which comes with it

If you have a 12v socket already in the van(not sure if you do) why not use it as it will be fused already

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stjohn50

10/4/2013 at 7:21pm
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I was looking at a permanent fitting i.e fitted within the caravan rather than a plug in.

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phil76

10/4/2013 at 8:08pm
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You could wire direct from the battery it's straight forward but I would include an inline fuse close to the battery I am going to fit a cigar socket in our van the fuse box is under the seat so I will take a feed off that at the moment I use a cigar socket with a wire and plug that fits the two pin socket but its not the best solution
Phil

stjohn50

10/4/2013 at 8:18pm
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Not being very good with electricity but I thought a battery when fully charged is 14 or so volts how does this relate to 12 volt appliances ? brings me back to my first point should I use a voltage regulator?

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Quote: Originally posted by stjohn50 on 10/4/2013

Not being very good with electricity but I thought a battery when fully charged is 14 or so volts how does this relate to 12 volt appliances ? brings me back to my first point should I use a voltage regulator?
Michael.

If you are using something which requires a stable 12 volt supply you can plug a stabiliser into the socket I use this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390425107919?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 for charging the laptop and a 12v tv

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If you are using mains in your van i would recommend one of these, it just plugs into a mains socket and then you can plug any of your car type chargers into it
It also enables you to use your chargers in the house if needed. £9.99 from maplins.
I know its not a built in but its a useful option for anyone thats interested.

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Very handy Alpiner.

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Excellent Alpiner

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Peridot

10/4/2013 at 10:14pm
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Quote: Originally posted by phil76 on 10/4/2013
You could wire direct from the battery it's straight forward but I would include an inline fuse close to the battery ...

As phil points out close to the battery is important for the fuse as it is protecting the cable to the socket not whatever is plugged into the socket.

Any '12 volt' device intended to be plugged into a cigar socket should be designed to operate with a voltage from 12 to around 14.5v. No separate voltage regulator is required.

stjohn50

10/4/2013 at 11:14pm
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Thanks everybody you've given me a lot of good advice and plenty of options to muze over.

Michael.

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malc1945

11/4/2013 at 12:06am
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if fitting straight from battery do not put the fuse in the battery box when I had mine service th service guy removed it and put it just out side the box said if it blew and caused a spark it could ignite the gas give of the battery when charging.

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