12V power supply amperage
06-24-2008 | 07:59 AM
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12V power supply amperage
Anyone know how many amps the cigarrete-lighter-style 12V power supplies in the cockpit and cabin can safely handle?
My boat is a 2001 271 Fastech.
I purchased a 12V coffee maker to use on the boat, and, when plugged in to my 12V battery charger, it draws 7-8 amps.
Thanks,
Jeff
My boat is a 2001 271 Fastech.
I purchased a 12V coffee maker to use on the boat, and, when plugged in to my 12V battery charger, it draws 7-8 amps.
Thanks,
Jeff
06-24-2008 | 08:17 AM
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it would realy depend on the size and length of the supply wire feeding the lighter socket. Most lighter sockets are usually on a 20amp fuse....so i would guess the 7-8 amps the coffee maker is drawing is not a big deal...
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