dc cigarette lighter adapter
Sunday, December 31st, 2006
someone with good electrical knowledge please answer!?
basically i want to put neons in my room however there for a car (12V DC). i was thinking of getting a plug which at the other end has a cigeratte lighter input so i can plug them in but is it safe?
The neons are:- Input voltage: DC 12V, Current draw: 0.5A
The plug – cigarette lighter input:- Input: AC 90v – 240v \ 50\60Hz 80mA, Output: DC 12v \ 450mA
the 2 products and specs are shown below…
Neons:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110261902281&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=001
Home adapter:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-In-Car-Charger-to-Mains-Charger-Adapter-Adaptor-UK_W0QQitemZ180254611699QQihZ008QQcategoryZ68031QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I would up the home adapter current spec. Neons have a tendency to drift and draw more current as they age. A 1 A would not be out of line. As it is you most likely will get a few months before they pop.
AC to DC 12V 450mA Car Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter (90V~240V AC)
