Yes, one could snip off the alligator clips and solder on a 12v cig plug.
The main concern I have is drawing that much power, to air up four 33" tires, through the cig lighter. I suspect you'd be popping fuses left and right, but that's just a guess.
Master Flow Q-maxx Air Compressor
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Posted 16 July 2007 - 12:16 AM
The main concern I have is drawing that much power, to air up four 33" tires, through the cig lighter. I suspect you'd be popping fuses left and right, but that's just a guess.
I have a cig lighter outlet in the cab that says 12v 110w. Designed for a laptop. Probably be ok, eh?
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Posted 16 July 2007 - 12:52 AM
I've read to beware of the cig lighter plugs due to the amp draw. I'm no expert though.
With this unit, between the cord and coiled hose it easily reaches from front to the back air filler thingies
, which are mounted on my license plate ala KC...
With this unit, between the cord and coiled hose it easily reaches from front to the back air filler thingies
, which are mounted on my license plate ala KC...
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Posted 16 July 2007 - 04:17 PM
Mike,
The plugs are easy enough to wire in but the current draw may be more of an issue. I made a 25' 12v extension cord from misc. parts last year to run a power shower from the camper. Will have to look into the amp requirements for those compressors.
Thanks
The plugs are easy enough to wire in but the current draw may be more of an issue. I made a 25' 12v extension cord from misc. parts last year to run a power shower from the camper. Will have to look into the amp requirements for those compressors.
Thanks
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Posted 23 July 2007 - 04:08 AM
I just picked one up at costco. They draw 30 amps, which is why I think they put on alligator clips instead of a cig. plug. I belive the cig. plugs on my truck are rated at 20 amps. I also think it is a good idea to run the engine if you have a big air up job to save your battery. The first time I tryed it I discovered that when I pulled on the yellow hose to reach my air bag it just pulled the clips off the batt. So I used my jumper cables as an extension cord. I don't think I'll try to put on a longer cord, again because of the high amp draw.
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Posted 23 July 2007 - 04:31 PM
fbenross,
Thanks for the info, I hadn't gotten around to looking up the current specs on that compressor so you saved me the time.
Thanks for the info, I hadn't gotten around to looking up the current specs on that compressor so you saved me the time.
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Posted 23 August 2007 - 07:59 PM
I've been using one of those for a couple years now. Very happy with it but I put on a liquid filled pressure gauge and a quality air hose with locking air chuck.
Don't use a cig. plug due to the current draw.
Run the engine as the compressor gets about an extra 2 volts and will inflate much faster.
Don't use a cig. plug due to the current draw.
Run the engine as the compressor gets about an extra 2 volts and will inflate much faster.
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