Using a 12v battery? A reviewer posted that a 12v battery can work as well if I do not want to hardwire the device. There isn't constant power to the lighter in my son's car, so I don't want to deal with the rebooting issue, wiring, etc. Any advice?
1139123
Indeed, you can use a 12V battery or you can rewire the cigarette plug to have constant power.
1265235
Your car has to be able to charge the battery that way so i'd check your owners manual just to be safe if you havent already. but we had a Toyota Prius and the ignition battery died so bought this and a quick jump kit. we jumped it from the cig lighter anytime the car wouldn't start. we never left it plugged in longer than to start the car. hope this helps!
996781
Yes. That's exactly what this device is made for. You can run any electronic device that is made to run from a 12V DC cigarette lighter.
44251
Great Question! So sorry though, it doesn't run on batteries. If you are going to use it in a car you need to get a converter that uses the cigarette lighter and provides a plug in. That is what I do when I'm on the road. I use a 110v. They are not expensive to pick up.
1399046
I would like to know same: if used with car battery that is in the car (not taken out), does the car need to be running????????? Also, does anyone have an estimate of time it would take to charge?
1373664
Yes, I got a lighter socket from Radio Shack and wired it directly to the car battery. Just takes a small hole through the firewall to the engine compartment to run the wire. Then mountit under your dash. Works Great. Make sure to buy the large enough panel! (next size up from this one.
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I've heard that constant drains on the battery can be hard on it, which I find somewhat contradictory (clock, radio saves, etc) but still feel there may be some merit to. I've only used my always-on 12v supply in my car twice, when my phone was important but completely dead.If the camera doesn't have a Charge light, your phone charger should (or at the very least, your phone should show whether it's charging on the screen or not). I'd use that to see if it's switched, requiring the On position (or, perhaps on some models, Accessory), or constant.
1265237
Your car has to be able to charge the battery that way so i'd check your owners manual just to be safe if you havent already. but we had a Toyota Prius and the ignition battery died so bought this and a quick jump kit. we jumped it from the cig lighter anytime the car wouldn't start. we never left it plugged in longer than to start the car.hope this helps!
273676
I don't understand the reason why so many people are so concerned about having to purchase a device that will hold throw-away alkaline batteries. From what I understand this TV will work when plugged into a car cig. lighter socket (or D.C. plug). If this is the case, getting a 12 v car battery and hooking up a power plug to it via alligator clamps will power the TV for an extended time...possibly for days ! The car battery can also be recharged simply by running the engine.
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For a battery of this size, I'd not go over 240 watt inverter. Actually, you can use any inverter (I got a 400 watt unit that came with a lighter plug as well as other wires), but I'd not connect up a load greater than that ~240 watts. I have at least 2 reasons. First, the lighter outlet that you'll likely want to use is for sure intended for under 20 amps (and maybe fused for only 10 amps). Secondly, the battery is likely rated "18 amp-hour" hinting it can give you 18 amps for 1 hour, or 9 amps for 2 hours, etc. For something needing just 1 amp at 120V the inverter will pull 10 amps at 12V from the battery making it last under 2 hours (or under 1 hour for 2 amps at 120V). I recommend against pulling power faster than it's rating (~20 amps) since I've seen statements in manuals like "Don't crank a car for even 5 seconds because the battery will overheat internally" and I think you're pushing your luck to expect more than that continuously.
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Most Cigar lighters work for these however in my case I use it in heavy equipment. To warm up my lunch on the go so it works well for that. I couldn't say if it works in all cars but most lighter have 15 amp. to 20 amp.fuses
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My unit plugs into 12V lighter socket. I have no experience with 24V and this item. Check the manual but I bought this for 12V use. A search finds all information about this device indicates plugging into 12 Volt lighter socket. It probably does not work with 24V.
1259885
It uses a standard household 110V type plug not a 12V cigarette lighter type plug. If you had a 12V to 110V inverter I am certain it would work. They are inexpensive and can be found on Amazon.
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i do not recommend pluging into car lighter plug. the unit draws too much power. it comes with clips to hook directly on car battery terminals. they do come smaller and can be plugged into lighter but they have less power (watts). figure out hqw many watts you draw and add 20 percent more and buy a power inverter with that power draw. you can not draw more power than the inverter puts out or the power inverter will blow. these power inverters are great when power goes out. you can run 25 watt floresent bulb for over a day with them on a mid size charged car battery, or even a tv. you do not need to keep a generator running all the time. i have two car batterys charged all the time if power goes out. i also have portable solar pannels 12 volt to charge batterys. this is a hobby for me.
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it does run on a 12v battery but will draw to much amps for cigarette lighter has to be direct to battery with thick gauge wire. the more power the bigger the wires need to be they make small ones that go into lighter but dont make a lot of power
1301802
Yes, a 12 volt power source will work. Also they supply a power cord to plug in a car lighter and you can install 8 D batteries. This is a fantastic BBQ. J-Guy from Qc
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Well Cory;I never use mine without having it plugged into the lighter receptical so it will turn off when I shut off the engine. I would assume you have a weak battery as it should last for at least a half hour since everything is solid state. That would enable you to remove it from the car to take some pictures or movies outside the car or in the home. I think the vendor would gladly exchange for you unless you plan to continue ie to use it plugged in, then this discussion is moot.