 using lighter for 12V inflator, any issues with using this? |
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| 914 RZ-1 |
 Sep 23 2015, 12:37 PM
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Porsche Padawan  Group: Members Posts: 684 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California  |
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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| Valy |
Sep 23 2015, 06:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
No problems using a cheap tire compressor on my Toyota. For the 914 I connect it straight to the battery cause the lighter cage is too big.
They like the engine running as the IR drop on the cables is big, and the last thing you want after a flat is a dead battery. I like Elliot's idea. If you can't use a scuba tank, just buy the CO2 cartriges used by cyclists, like 200 of those (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Now seriously, you can use a fire extinguisher tank. |
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914 RZ-1 using lighter for 12V inflator Sep 23 2015, 12:37 PM
Tom_T 914s are 40 years old now & so are the wires ... Sep 23 2015, 12:52 PM
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914s are 40 years old now & so are the wires... Sep 23 2015, 01:40 PM bandjoey Cig lighter hole is larger than new plugs so conta... Sep 23 2015, 01:47 PM 914 RZ-1
Cig lighter hole is larger than new plugs so cont... Sep 26 2015, 02:35 PM RobW You can tap the battery directly. I used to use a ... Sep 23 2015, 01:52 PM Elliot Cannon I use a small SCUBA pony bottle for a compressed a... Sep 23 2015, 04:10 PM porschetub
I use a small SCUBA pony bottle for a compressed ... Sep 24 2015, 01:40 AM RobW SCUBA... you learn something new every day. :head... Sep 24 2015, 06:52 AM Elliot Cannon Here's a nice 12 volt pump for pretty cheap. ... Sep 25 2015, 05:47 PM |
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