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> using lighter for 12V inflator, any issues with using this?
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post Sep 23 2015, 12:37 PM
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Are there any issues with using the cig lighter to power a 12V tire inflator? Some of the reviews of inflators mention blowing fuses, but these appear to refer to newer cars. Should the car engine be running when using the inflator? Anyone with any advice about using or not using this?
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post Sep 23 2015, 12:52 PM
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914s are 40 years old now & so are the wires & copper in them!

I've had an inflater blow fuses on our newer wires `88 Westy, as well as brand new rented trucks we use as tow vehicles. Both for little bike tires & big ole vehicle & trailer tires.

So I would advise against it, or at least get a far better quality than what the FLAPS, HF, HD, Lowes, etc. sell, cuz they get hot when running even a short time!

That causes even more friction, & that is what I think is causing more current draw & blowing fuses & electrical fires in some cases.

That's my 2 cents! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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