So, how would you hook this up for auto use? could it work off a cigarette lighter adapter? thx!
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You should be able to use it from a power inverter that plugs into the lighter and gives you an A/C outlet.
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This will absolutely work using a 12v supply from your cigarette lighter I bought this little amp just so I could plug my mp3 into it I have a Ford Escort and in order to install a head unit I would have to buy a new face plate at $90.00 and with this I now can connect my mp3 and it works very well but beware of the quality of the 12v plug you use some can pick up electronic static while the cars engine is running !
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Agree with the above. This is a DC device. Changing to AC with an inverter and then changing back to DC with a power brick is not necessary and slightly comical ;) Just wire it to 12 VDC like any other car audio component.
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In use it uses about 10-15W max (25W if it's totally distorted).Meaning anything with a 2W fuse will work.
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Easier than cigarette lighter would be a direct wire to either the battery (in which you would turn the amp on/off on the amp) or to a switched ignition circuit (which would turn the amp on/off with the car).
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Yes. A cigarette lighter adapter will absolutely work. You would need to connect a miniature plug on the other end that fits where the wall supply normally goes.
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The amplifier is powered by 12v DC @2 amp. The AC adapter that comes with the unit provides 10-14.4 DC volts (I verified this with a voltmeter). Because I have no reason to, I have not tried to connect the amplifier to a cigarette lighter adapter. I do believe however, that it should work. I don't believe a power inverter is necessary, just a simple adapter connector from the lighter to the amplifier. As far as hooking it up to audio equipment in a car or truck, that would depend on what you have.
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You could run it like "Gravy" suggests: car battery >> cigarette lighter >> power inverter (ie AC out) >> adapter that comes with LP-2020A+ >> LP-2020A+ power input.An easier way might be: car battery >> (some sort of capacitor / circuit protection) >> LP-2020A+ power input. You'd probably need to know more about car electronics to go with the latter, though.
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You are welcome. Based on the responses you got, you are fortunate that knowledgeable people added their expertise to assist you. I hope it works out for you!
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I use a cigarette lighter adaptor and plug it into this extension cable . You can find one on amazon .
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Maybe you could using a 110V converter that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket. I would check with the manufacture!
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Please don't try using this inverter with a cigarette adapter as it's power level will probably exceed the amperage limit of the fuse for the cigarette lighter. You may even damage the wiring in your vehicle doing so.
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Needs to be plugged into the car lighter, it's a really great adapter tho!!!
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Can't address the duel battery issue, I've never tried it. As for the lighter adapter, are you serious? If you can get the cord attached without cracking a window, more power to you! ;-)
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Hi Bryan,So your car does not have a cigarette lighter socket? Whoops! Unfortunately I am not familiar with what new cars have and have not with regards to a 12V DC output. The item that you have bought requires either a USB or a cigarette lighter type connector. I guess that I would ask your car guy if you have such an output connector in the car or can one be installed. I have not heard of this before. Good luck.r
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After seeing Vicky's response, I see what you were asking now. However that wall plug only supplies 500ma. The compressor is fused at 20 amps and most cigarette lighters supply 10-15 amps. Therefore the adapter wont supply enough current to drive the compressor or may even blow the adapter's fuse. Looks like its designed to drive phone chargers and electronic devices. If there is one that supplies the equivalent amperage as a normal cigarette lighter socket then go for that one.
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You will have to get an inverter to charge from a car. Auto Zone has them, I bought one that sits in a cup holder and plugs into your cig lighter works great.
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This does not include cigarette lighter adapters. If you are electronically inclined then you should be able to install. You need to have a source like radio as have the remote turn on or antenna run to both so they will only operate when the source is on. 1. Power 2. Remote turn on 3. Ground 4. Run video cable that is it
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That's a great idea but ... sorry, no cig lighter adaptor. Mine runs on batteries and a plug in for electricity.
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It would matter what fuse you hook it up if it would stay on with the car off. Mine is hook up to the same circut as the cigarette lighter. It uses so little power it would take week for it would take weeks to kill the battery.
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Yes, connect to a cig lighter outlet that doesn't stay on after the engine is shut off and the unit shuts off on it's own. Comes back live when engine/car is turned on.
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Mine runs off of 120 volts AC power adapter. The output from the adapter is 12 volts DC at 2.1 amps. You may be able to purchase an adapter that plugs into cigarette lights from your car from the manufacturer. Personally I would not attempt to make my own as these units cost too much to experiment with.
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You can use this on ANY auto with a 12 volt system. This is made to plug into a cigarette lighter plug ONLY.
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It needs to be wired up. It is designed to be connected directly to the battery but ypu could wire a cigarette lighter adapter to it.
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I recently purchased this mount. It uses a standard micro USB cord. The package comes with a 12v adapter to go into any normal cigarette lighter/power port in your car. You could certainly use your own USB cord, but one is provided in the package.