Best 12 Volt Adaptor?

Princess Auto has them. I got a USB one from there for like $7. no complaints with it.
 
+1 woot.. Princess Auto
 
rbjeepthing said:
If anyone purchases this I would strongly recommend not using the "tap" connectors and also add in a fuse to the positive lead. Not doing either of those spells disaster to me and you risk a fire.

I personally have the Princess Auto one for $6.99+tax with a 15a ASA fuse.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/pro...ous-Automotive/Weather-Proof-USB-Power-Outlet
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Apparently that unit has a self resetting fuse in it.

What I did was, I took that USB power outlet, and then soldered a 2-way SAE adapter to the end. That way it plugs into my battery tender. Tested and works well enough to charge my Garmin Nuvi and a Blackberry 10. My other phone didn't like it but I guess because it's only 0.5-1amp and that other phone has seen better days. easy enough install. Total cost? $10 and a couple beers :D
 
nomad_man said:
FYI the one i got from princess auto is a 1amp judging by how quickly my phone charges
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I used my multimeter to load test the one I bought from princess auto and it's only 0.5 amps :( My GoPro with battery bacpack kept tripping the automatic fuse or overheating it or whatever, it'd charge for a bit, stop, charge for a bit, stop, eventually it would drain the battery faster than it was charging it :(

No problems with the dual 2.1amp one I listed above!! Woot for fast charging my iPod/track timer :)

Turns out the O.P. was asking about just a 12v socket, for him to plug in car like adapters, so I would recommend this one from princess auto: http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8450025/12v-Accessories/12V-Socket-Adapter

-Jamie M.
 
nfq said:
Apparently that unit has a self resetting fuse in it.

What I did was, I took that USB power outlet, and then soldered a 2-way SAE adapter to the end. That way it plugs into my battery tender. Tested and works well enough to charge my Garmin Nuvi and a Blackberry 10. My other phone didn't like it but I guess because it's only 0.5-1amp and that other phone has seen better days. easy enough install. Total cost? $10 and a couple beers :D
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sweet, exactly what I am gong to do with the SAE adapter that I have had sitting in my car for a couple of weeks now.
 
Dave L said:
sweet, exactly what I am gong to do with the SAE adapter that I have had sitting in my car for a couple of weeks now.
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I got this from Princess Auto ($5.99) and made 2. One for me, one for my friend. Just make sure you wire the terminals properly and you're set.
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I'm sure there are better connectors out there, but this was at the store when I picked up the USB Weatherproof thing. (in the trailer section if you're looking for it: http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8198137/Connectors/adapters/2-Way-12-in.-Trailer-Harness)
 
I found a SAE connector on the side of the road when I was out walking one day ;)

I cleaned up the contacts with a fiberglass pencil and will solder and heat shrink the connection.
 
toysareforboys said:
I used my multimeter to load test the one I bought from princess auto and it's only 0.5 amps :( My GoPro with battery bacpack kept tripping the automatic fuse or overheating it or whatever, it'd charge for a bit, stop, charge for a bit, stop, eventually it would drain the battery faster than it was charging it :(

No problems with the dual 2.1amp one I listed above!! Woot for fast charging my iPod/track timer :)

Turns out the O.P. was asking about just a 12v socket, for him to plug in car like adapters, so I would recommend this one from princess auto: http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8450025/12v-Accessories/12V-Socket-Adapter

-Jamie M.
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Jamie, you have a good point there about amperage. I have the princess auto one and use it for my phone. I havent yet connected a gopro charger I have to it.. doing to have to check the load and see if I should get a cigarette lighter adapter also.
 
supahtim said:
$30 for shipping... That's a little rough.
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Yeah, I ordered a bunch and split the shipping with friends, even 8 of them was still $30 for shipping :) Yeah, it's so hard to figure out what the amperage is on the USB. Once I found one with dual 2amp ports I ordered it :(

-Jamie M.
 
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