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Title: cigarette lighter power output
Post by: stone687 on November 03 2021, 15:30

I have a bavaria 32 (2002) What is the maximum safe output in watts I can connect to the cigarette lighter socket?

Title: Re: cigarette lighter power output
Post by: tiger79 on November 03 2021, 15:37

I think it's fused at 20A, so max 240W. The contacts in cigarette lighter sockets aren't great, so using it for more than say 15A might lead to overheating.

Title: Re: cigarette lighter power output
Post by: amikeren on November 03 2021, 19:35

Only 180 W

Title: Re: cigarette lighter power output
Post by: Baltic on November 04 2021, 09:07

Hi

Probably main issue is the plug.
Not socket output W capacity and fuse.

If you are using standard plug with large wattage. (Attached picture)
There is a high risk. It will overheat.
Even when using fridge. Typically it takes 5A. Plug starts to heat up.

Better option could be use Neutrik or similar.
https://www.neutrik.com/product/nl2fx

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