Why is title "12v AC to 110v DC Car Plug"? Isn't it 110 VAC to 12VDC?
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Must be a misprint. Everyone makes an occasional boo-boo. I got this for my kid who's cell phone never seems to be charged when I try to get in touch. The USB port is handy. It works very well. No problem plugging into a Chevy Monte Carlo.
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You're right, the listing title is reversed. It is 12v DC to 110v AC. Some buyers commented that it wouldn't fit into their power ports on cars, but it did fit fine in my Ford F150 Lariat pickup; I would think the size is universal, though it was tight and had to be pushed in hard. By the way, it works great, so far.
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It is 120 volts AC ONLY! Standard wall plug, two prong. The 12 volt DC cig. lighter adapter is so that you can charge your car battery from inside the vehicle.
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Oh you mean 12v for the car. No it doesn't. I just got an adapter from Radio Shack and I can charge on the go...
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If you mean your home wall AC outlet, not as is. This is a 12v DC device, with an end made to fit your car cigarette lighter/"Auxillary Power" socket. If you were so inclined, you could use this at home with an adapter. This is just one sample - Insten 221132 AC/DC Power Converter Charger Adapter 110V to 12V
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110v charger output is 2 amps @ 12v. Nothing is labeled on the 12v car charger chord anywhere but has to be comparable. Talked to streamlight when I bought mine and they were adamant about using only there chargers due to the lithium ion battery.
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It is rated at DC 12V. Not sure what "AC" power connection you're referring to. So, if you want to connect the wires to a cigarette lighter type plug, it will work fine.
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Yes, it should say DC not AC. Added note: I am extremely pleased with the way works.
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AC input 120-240v at 50//60htz DC input 12v- 24v (car charger) Output DC 4.2v Thats off the back of the charging unit.
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Not as-is. It runs on 12v DC like a car battery. You would need to use a 12v DC transformer "power brick" to change the 120V AC coming from your wall outlet down to a usable voltage.
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"DC" current (direct current) is the type of current that comes from a car battery. "AC" (alternating current) is the type of current that is supplied to your home, and that is needed to power larger electronics. That's why you need a Power inverter that allows you to convert DC current to AC current, if want to use larger electronic devices in your car. Since the manufacturer states that the tool, "Automatically detects and indicates low voltage (12-48V AC) and standard voltage (48-1000V AC)", it apparently will not detect "DC" current.
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Subject device is meant to be used in a modern vehicle and "powered" off of a 12 Volt D.C. supply. One could transform the 110v (most probably an A.C. supply)" "down" to nominally a sufficiently high voltage which, once rectified, would provide the required 12 Volt D.C.
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it converts DC voltage like from a 12v car battery into 120 VAC for use with items that run on household voltage. Mine did not last very long though!
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The output is indeed 12 volts, but the label on the power adapter states 12v AC. I've never before seen a power converter that put out alternating current. I suppose this this could be a misprint on the label, but I can't say for sure. It is clearly marked Input 120v AC, Output 12v AC. I double checked. It could be that alternating current is necessary for this type of device.
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I have no clue. If the manufacturer claims it woks with 12V and 24V, I assume it is DC. I know most production automobiles are dc and aircraft that have 24V systems are DC.
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I used my rad "12 volt " compressor yesterday on 2 different vehicles. I use an adapter that clamps directly to the 12 volt car battery. The voltage in your home is "110 volts " and would have to adapted / reduced to "12 volts ". Hope this helps!JB
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this will work in a car,the 12v. is the operating voltage and uses very little current.the 220 v. is the contact voltage rating and is isolated from the 12 v.dc.meaning it can switch any voltage up to 220 v. but do not exceed the contact current rating.
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Yes, the unit can be plugged in to a standard 110 volt AC outlet or use the 12 volt accessory outlet in your car. Works quicker in a house outlet, but handy to use car voltage if you're on the road. Noisy- but the only decent inexpensiveone I've seen that can use either voltages.