Can this be used as an actual lighter (like in older cars), or is it for charging only?
2068095
It is intended to be used as a power outlet, the heat from a lighter would melt it-
2068096
For charging only can not be used for a lighter.turned out to be a useless CIG lighter for me
2068097
Mine was junk out of the box so I really can't tell you what it might do if it worked
2068098
To use this plug you need to conect first direct on batery of the car. So you can use as actual lighter
1833974
It is sized to power very small electronic devices. Many things that you would normally power from a car lighter would use so much more power than this battery can supply the battery might not run then at all.
2185049
yes some newer cars the cigarette lighter won't work with the battery tender, but it does work great by connecting directly to Battery
1110445
Yes, it works with either car lighter outlet and it's actually a great thing to have. Third phone to car device I've had and it's the only one that's lasted more than a month or two.
1567893
Keep in mind this is more a permanent wired in solution vs. something like a cig lighter charger.Also FYI, I've had one of these burn up and slightly melt on me. I'd suggest putting this converter in a metal project box just in case.
1791893
Yes, a car can charge these and some cables like the Clore ESA1 or Schumacher SAC-109 are available just for that purpose. See my reviews of them for some info on using them including if this has a switch to turn off the lighter outlet, remember to turn it "on" so the cars power connects to it's battery.
1457969
No, it's a wall charger. The only way you could use it in your car would be if you had an AC/DC adapter.
1021476
This radio is battery only. Not sure which radio can be plugged in to lighter.
1120632
I don't think so because it only has a ability to plug it into your cig lighter in your car
1749103
No, this is simply an outlet for a 12 volt system, just the same as the cigarette lighter outlet or accessory outlet that you have in your car or truck. 12 volts wired in so you can plug in a 12 volt plug for accessories. Keep in mind that this is plastic and IS NOT for a cigarette lighter which if used would most likely melt the socket or possibly cause a fire.
492327
That is the exact purpose of this cord (for charging the "jump-start" batteries in a car). It's not a long cord since it should reach a lighter plug with the battery on the floor or seat of the car (very close). For more info on using it (and some cautions), see my review of this.
193479
I believe you can charge this through the cig. lighter as long as your vehicle is running, otherwise you wld charge through 110 wall socket.
962076
I looked in the manual for anything to answer this and found nothing. As a mechanic though, I'd say as long as your using the lighter end supplied, I don't see a problem with that.... the lighter end does have a fuse, (3Amp fast blow) so IF something went wrong the fuse would/should protect both the charger and likewise, whatever it is plugged into. I've never done so with this, but routinely use a female lighter plug end with gator clips on opposite end to use battery power for all types of devices. On the other hand, if your asking will this CHARGE that battery.... I would have to say no. It's not designed to take a battery and charge (backwards) through the lighter plug.
208713
If 1) the lighter is "on" all the time and 2) you don't run the car to charge the battery at least every 3 or 4 days, yes, it can run the battery down. It's happened to me a few times. But most people run their car at least every day or two, so it's generally not a problem. Or unplug it from the lighter at the end of each day.
1508506
There is no way to plug in to a lighter and I don't think the cord would reach the back of your car. You have to attach it to your battery.
86768
This battery pack could be used as the "source" for some "jump-start" devices that use the lighter outlet for connecting the cars together. However I'll add a few comments about using those lighter connected "jump-start" devices. First, several such devices like the Wagan Jumper item 9796 will draw more power than they deliver to "pump" the power, thus they waste some of the energy being transfered. Also they only work if you have a good battery in the car that accidentally got drained, so if the car battery won't hold enough of a charge to start the car, you'll never get going from the "trickle charge" they provide. Those also can take 15-30 minutes to give you enough charge to start, so don't be expecting to plug it in and 30 seconds later to be turning the key to start. Speaking of the key, you also need to have the key in the "accessories" position while charging the car so the lighter is connected to the battery in the car, but you're not draining power with the cars engine computer running like while in the "on" position. So with all of those issues, most don't like those lighter "jump-start" devices (look at the reviews of such), but that doesn't mean they don't work for some.
2206899
It can only be used in a car cig. lighter. It has about 5-6 ft of cord, if possible try and get an extension cord. If you want yo use it it for home at all, be sure to get the right converter/adapter or else the unit will short out.