Can this be used in the same capacity as plugging something into a car lighter? Want some camping stuff that needs to be plugged into a car cigarette lighter but I am not comfortable bleeding the power out of my car battery...do not want to get...
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yes you can run 12v accessories with this unit ,,,you can recharge unit from car, home , or if no power available you can recharge by pulling on rope to turn internal generator takes like 3-4 minutes ,,,note if you let this unit just sit you need to recharge every 3 months regardless to always be ready if you lose power or just on picnic,,,,,,,,,,hope this helps Ken
18689
Seems to me you can charge it in your car using a voltage inverter plugged into your lighter.
268105
In order to recharge the car's battery, the Simple Start unit puts out a higher than normal voltage that could damage other products. I wouldn't risk it, even if you find a way to wire up other things. If you need a portable cigar lighter socket, try a portable starter pack or similar product that has a 12V socket.
2005748
I haven't used it like that yet. Just to pump up tires every month and the light for power outage once. I would try it at home first like you would camping. I have only charged it once in the past year but don't use it often.
2081507
there's no need to power it from a vehicle--it has it's own rechargeable battery pack which can be recharged using the included 120vac adapter. Why would you want to plug it into a cigarette lighter?
443573
No. However, if your asking this to enable to take the bed camping, you could use a power converter to use your car battery to convert from 12 volt dc to 120 ac. You just plug it into the converter. Very easy to do.
434183
This particular model has alligator clamps that attach to car battery terminals. As far as I know, that's the only way you can use it. However, there is/are at least one other model that can be plugged into a regular electrical receptacle. I don't think you can get one that does both. But I bought this one because it puts out more pressure coming from the battery. And will always have power if you need it when with the car. Somewhere else, you might not have electrical access.
2206900
Yes, it can plug into a car cigarette lighter port. As a matter of fact, it is the only connection type it comes with to power it. Also, dont buy a cheap AC to DC wall convertor. this thing draws more amps than those can handle and they will either blow or wont work.
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If you buy the cigar lighter adapter from battery tender and place it on the dash or rear deck inside the car, that will work the way you want. You can just leave it hooked up all the time. If you use the supplied clamps it will almost certainly fall off the battery terminals while you drive. Not Good.
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Sure is, several ways you can do this basically i'd grab one of these http://goo.gl/s3luSY with this u can use cigarette lighter plug .. or cut the cig lighter plug part off, shore the wires and use either alligator clips or an extended piece of wire if necessary and connect directly to your battery just dont get the + and - wrong. Hope this helps somewhat. - Steve
1265235
Your car has to be able to charge the battery that way so i'd check your owners manual just to be safe if you havent already. but we had a Toyota Prius and the ignition battery died so bought this and a quick jump kit. we jumped it from the cig lighter anytime the car wouldn't start. we never left it plugged in longer than to start the car. hope this helps!
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Your car has to be able to charge the battery that way so i'd check your owners manual just to be safe if you havent already. but we had a Toyota Prius and the ignition battery died so bought this and a quick jump kit. we jumped it from the cig lighter anytime the car wouldn't start. we never left it plugged in longer than to start the car.hope this helps!
70576
I am an electrical contractor by trade. The lights are very low amp draw and should not be a problem being powered by a cigarette lighter adapter. Obviously, they are typically permantly mounted and hardwired, but I see no reason they could not also be utilized in a portable type use and powered by any 12volt DC source.
1800551
You would need a large battery. I tried to use for the same thing, but would have to carry a car battery.
1249992
Most Cigar lighters work for these however in my case I use it in heavy equipment. To warm up my lunch on the go so it works well for that. I couldn't say if it works in all cars but most lighter have 15 amp. to 20 amp.fuses
498290
Yes, you can. I used it to recharge to my car battery. It will automatically shutoff when your battery is full, and turn itself back on if the charge in the battery drops.
321959
You could use a car cigarette lighter if you have a converter to turn it into alternating current instead of direct current that the car lighter offers.