What can and cannot be plugged into the cigarette lighter
- May 25, 2023
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There are characteristic round cigarette lighter sockets in every car. It is not surprising, because the option appeared in cars in the last century. Since then, a hard
There are characteristic round cigarette lighter sockets in every car. It is not surprising, because the option appeared in cars in the last century. Since then, a hard fight against smoking has begun in many countries, but advocates of a healthy lifestyle have not exhausted this “gap”. Yes, and the mates use the outlet quite often. However, you need to know exactly what and how to stay there, otherwise serious problems cannot be avoided. Which one, says the AvtoVzglyad portal.
Unfortunately, there is still no single standard for the “charger”. A number of car manufacturers therefore only allow devices with their own brand to be connected to the housing. This can be interpreted as the brutal imposition of additional equipment such as various pumps, boilers or DVRs. Other companies only indicate the maximum power consumption.
It is also interesting that the designs of sockets also differ. Some do not have grip springs. And they don’t have uniform size standards, so often the forks “fiddle” or just pop out when the car shakes on a bumpy road or the wheel gets into a hole.
By the way, this can contribute to a short circuit and subsequent ignition. You can still find many stories on the Internet when, when charging a smartphone, the cabin suddenly smelled of fried food and smoke came out from under the center console. The result – only a charred skeleton of the car remained.
Usually, however, one or the other fuse blows. Here we give advice. If there are no spare parts, and the outlet is needed as air, remove the consumable from some unimportant circuit. For example, no one uses electric mirrors all the time.
And to avoid problems, don’t buy Chinese devices without a name. Let’s say portable fans. Their real current reaches 15 A, which is a lot. And if the contact is bad, overheating of the cigarette lighter “socket” is guaranteed.
We do not recommend using car vacuum cleaners. They are also a big burden, while they do not clean well. It is better to go to a car wash, where there is a professional household appliance with high power.
But what about VCRs and telephones? They can be connected, but wisely. When purchasing an adapter for a USB connector, carefully inspect the plug. It should have spring grips and it should also fit into your particular car’s cigarette lighter socket like a glove. Only then can closure be prevented.
Photo: AvtoVzglyad
Unfortunately, there is still no single standard for the “charger”. A number of car manufacturers therefore only allow devices with their own brand to be connected to the housing. This can be interpreted as the brutal imposition of additional equipment such as various pumps, boilers or video recorders. Other companies only indicate the maximum power consumption.
It is also interesting that the designs of sockets also differ. Some do not have grip springs. And they don’t have uniform size standards, so often the forks “fiddle” or just pop out when the car shakes on a bumpy road or the wheel gets into a hole.
By the way, this can contribute to a short circuit and subsequent ignition. You can still find many stories on the Internet when, when charging a smartphone, the cabin suddenly smelled of fried food and smoke came out from under the center console. The result: only a charred skeleton of the car remained.
Usually, however, one or the other fuse blows. Here we give advice. If there are no spare parts, and the outlet is needed as air, remove the consumable from some unimportant circuit. For example, no one uses electric mirrors all the time.
And to avoid problems, don’t buy Chinese devices without a name. Let’s say portable fans. Their real current reaches 15 A, which is a lot. And if the contact is bad, overheating of the cigarette lighter “socket” is guaranteed.
We do not recommend the use of car vacuum cleaners. They are also a big burden, while they do not clean well. It is better to go to a car wash, where there is a professional household appliance with high power.
But what about VCRs and telephones? They can be connected, but wisely. When purchasing an adapter for a USB connector, carefully inspect the plug. It should have spring grips and it should also fit into your particular car’s cigarette lighter socket like a glove. Only then can closure be prevented.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
