Can this be adapted to a car cigarette lighter transformer. If it can how long will 1 last.
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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.
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These are just batteries. They are just one of many different 12 volt sizes and shapes for many applications. This size is a popular battery for garage door opener remote controls. How long they last depends on the amount of times they are used and how old the batteries are when purchased. Many `on sale' batteries are about to run out of the `sell by' date. So try to always buy from a reliable active source and avoid all the grief. J Watts, League City Tx
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No! And any transformer you have will likely not be of sufficient capacity. Don't cause a fire or explosion; get a 220 volt heater if that is the circuit you want to use.
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You can get of one of the following and make it working with AC outlet:http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001TY3Z3A/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition;=newGeneric B001TXWNLQ Universal AC to DC Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter
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I just blew a 10A fuse on my cigarette lighter. I have another that is 20A fused. No issues on that one.
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A transformer can be used if there is enough amperage. We tried ours using jumper cables from pickup battery but would only work when vehicle was running. So we bought a deep cycle battery that runs it all day with no problem. We recharge it at 2 Amps.
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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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It should in your cigarette lighter, if you have one. FYI, I bought this and it didn't hold up very well, broke in less than 4 months. I've bought other cheapie ones like this one on Amazon and they don't last long. I recommend you check out Radio Shack, you can buy 2 and 3 port amps, I bought the 3 port one and it's held up very well, have had it for almost 2 years and no problem. You'll pay more (mine cost c. $20) but it's worth it. No more aggravations.
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I wouldn't think so. I've used the cigarette lighter in my older vehicle and the phone chargers in the newer vehicles. Works great. If it blows your fuse, replace the fuse and don't try it again would be my advice. I really don't think it will blow your fuse unless you're carrying a toaster oven, microwave, or other super power user around in your car.
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It should be able to as long as you have the USB plug/port or the adapter for cigarette lighter outlet.
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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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Yes. (Unless you have a REALLY old car and the cigarette lighter does not act as a secondary power source.) However, I have to tell you that it does not put forth much heat. It blows a very, very small amount of heat. If you have a very small car, it might work. But I tried the unit in an SUV, and it wasn't any help at all.
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No doubt. It's just a simple cigarette lighter. Can be used in any vehicle with a 12v system which includes your car
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I just looked at my charger, its 12VDC / 2 amp, same output as a car cigarette lighter. It is a Positive TIP (center) and Negative Outside jack. As long as you get an adaptor to fit unit and ensure Positive TIP, it will work. As far Amps, a car battery has as much as 500 amps, but don't worry, your box will only draw the 2 or less amps, only what it needs of the available 500 amps.
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What do you mean "how long does it work for?" It's not battery powered. It runs off the car cigarette lighter. It runs for as long as you have the key in the ignition allowing power to the cigarette lighter. If you mean like how reliable is it? Well... that I don't know. I've only had mine for a week or two. It says it has a 1 year warranty so I expect it to last at least that long.
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The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other commentor said. Get an inverter. The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other... » Read More The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other commentor said. Get an inverter. « Show Less
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I have a car charger that will charge the battery. It plugs into the cig lighter or AC unit in a vehicle. If they make that I'd believe that they'd make one of what you're asking for, but can't confirm. Sorry
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I tried my lighter, but I guess it was too short.Not sure if it would melt, but the USB car charger I plug into it works fine.