2nd lighter socket.

1. Alexp Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)

   #1 12th April 2011, 13:31

   I'm planning on fitting a second lighter socket but electrics not being my thing I don't won't to wire up anything just yet.
   
   Don't want to molester the existing wiring so was just going to get a live feed from the battery.
   
   Now my worry is that when the battery is being charged is it going to put more current down the line blowing anything i have plugged in?
   Not sure if the standard socket has a resistor or what not.
2. Gaz_5103 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Newtownabbey, Co Antrim Posts: 95 Focus ST-3 Saxo VTS Race Car

   #2 12th April 2011, 13:39

   Just use an in line fuse and it'll be grand.
3. user_41194 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Bournemouth/Surrey Posts: 2458 Mk2 VTR

   #3 12th April 2011, 13:42

   http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165489
   
   Isnt this easier?
4. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #4 12th April 2011, 14:10

   There's no voltage regulator between the battery and the 12v lighter Alex - all components have a high tolerances to voltages and can comfortably work at 15v. There are however two fuses so if something does go wrong it'll be the fuse that takes the beating rather than the electronics of whatever you're connecting.
   
   
   

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   Originally Posted by ChrisE http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165489 Isnt this easier?

   I was going to suggest that you take a multi 12v option like ChrisE suggested, strip the connector and wire that in parallel to the original 12v. Then it's just a case of locating the sockets somewhere appropriate.
   
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5. Alexp Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)

   #5 13th April 2011, 13:36

   Thanks mr Sayer, I've got a live feed direct from battery to a fuse panel i've installed so will be running off that.