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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by agile pagile, Mar 18, 2005.

  1. agile pagile

    agile pagile New Member

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    What sort of converter can I plug into either 12 volt outlet. What types of equipment can I then use. I hope my question is clear. I guess I need to know how powerful of a converter I will need. I have a 2005 Seaside #6 that I lucked out on and bought the day that I saw it. Thanks very much, Pagile
     
    #1 agile pagile, Mar 18, 2005
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    Seems like you're asking the question backwards to me. What is it you want to plug into a 12v AC converter? Laptop? DVD player?

    Just about any commercial converter with a 12v adapter should work fine. Most of the time they tell you how much 'juice' you get on the box and what kind of equiptment that much 'juice' will power.
     
    #2 efusco, Mar 18, 2005
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    I think his question is more, what's the current capacity of those 12V outlets? How much amperage can you draw before you're in danger of blowing a fuse? What car subsystems share the same circuit?

    He probably already knows you need an inverter rated for at least the VA rating of the equipment you're powering -- but if I plug a big honkin 750 watt inverter into the 12 volt outlet, then plug a 500 watt halogen work light into that and hit the switch, will a fuse pop?

    (Not trying to put words in anyones' mouth here...sorry if I've misunderstood the original poster...)

    --Spence
     
    #3 mspencer, Mar 18, 2005
  4. DanMan32

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    The outlets have 15A dedicated fuses, but are rated for 120W or 10A. Toyota puts a margin of error/safety between max draw and fuse rating.
     
    #4 DanMan32, Mar 19, 2005
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