Will a cigarette lighter still work in this? I've tired other splitters that provide 2 "12v Power Outlets" but cigarette lighters don't work in them.
1661625
No, not even remotely. There is not a splitter on the market that a cigarette lighter will work with. Your car's cigarette lighter is the only outlet that will. Vastly different design than these.
1661626
The splitters will not work for cigarette lighters. The fuse will blow because they are not rated high enough to support the current draw for a cigarette lighter
1997863
Works in every cigarette lighter I've tried. Does not work as well in some"Power Receptacles" as it doesn't fit tight enough.
185365
Hi Malcolm, as far as I know this device does need a cigarette lighter connection. I believe that's the only way it will work. I hope this helps. :-)
1841078
It will work in a 12 volt power outlet. The 12 volt power outlet in your car is the same as a cigarette lighter jack.
1887850
I've used it a few times. It plugs into the cigarette lighter/accessory plug in the car and then I can plug two devices into the splitter.
59411
Yes, definitely! You will not lose functionality of the outlet. With this converter, you don't have to "tap in" necessarily in the traditional way. All you have to do is remove the fuse for the cigarette lighter, insert the converter, then insert the 20 amp fuse into the converter. Just make sure you install the appropriate fuse for the other device into the second fuse slot on the coverter.
621150
I do not believe this will work with the lighter circuit if the circuit is hot all the time. It's been my experience that the circuit has to be interrupted by ignition switch activity to work properly. If you are looking for just voltage source where you activate and turn off your unit, it should work fine.
1786887
The primary problem is that the Cigarette Lighter (so-called "Accessory Power Outlet" now) is limited to 3-5 amps (in "old" vehicles), or about 8-12-?15 amps (recent vehicles), and there is no home-made way to limit that current--you could be blowing fuses or melting insulation.... That means UNSAFE! ...The best approach is to use jumper cables, but try not to explode one of the batteries when you connect the cables!
870374
Yes it will work but it may be a little awkward. It will work in any outlet like a cigarette lighter
1429933
I don't know about cigarette lighter plugs, but it works fine with all my 12v power plugs in my trailer. I use mostly to plug in a 12v fan.
230098
No it has to be charged from 120v, get a converter for your cigarette lighter that converts 12v to 120v. Black and Decker makes a small good one that will work for under $15
1841079
The power outlet is fine for the MP3 player. Never put cigarette lighter into a power outlet other than the one intended for it, they are not made to resist the heat. Likely, they purposely designed the contacts a little differently to prevent the lighter from heating in the other power outlet(s).
339236
if you have a cigarette lighter then it will work.....but you need to ask the person that is selling it....it didn't work for me more than 5 months...the power cord stopped working.
1854234
http://www.tmart.com/100V-AC-to-12V-DC-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket-Charger-Outlet-Adapter-US-Plug-Black_p184571.html?fixed_price=us_us&utm_source=base&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=88012354&utm_campaign=product&gclid=CN_8pNnl_bsCFecRMwodBiAABw Cigarette lighter only, but link above is an example of an adapter you can buy that should work for you
2034704
Yes, it charges from your cars cigarette lighter port... I used aligator clips to charge from another 12 volt source... if you do try that make sure you dont hook it up wackwards (like I did)...luckily I only blew the fuse in the charger.
700474
I have a 2005 Hyundai, and have the same problem. It's only because the outlets in older cars were meant for cigaret lighters, not for devices. Newer cars have deeper receptacles especially for charging devices, and can handle the longer plugs. This was not a deal breaker for me because I rent cars when I travel.
2264700
No, but you can buy a y plug that converts your outlet into 2 outlets http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Dual-Port-Cigarette-Lighter-Adapter-Black/dp/B00511PTWM