Fulltime Power on cigerette lighter?
08-20-2011, 02:10 PM
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Fulltime Power on cigerette lighter?
Is there a way to re-wire cigarette lighter to stay on full time so I can charge my phone while the car is not running? Is it recommended or safe?
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08-26-2011, 11:32 AM
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I think your car battery would be dead faster than you expect. Leave your door ajar for a night and see if you can start the next morning - a smartphone is going to draw a lot more current than that little lightbulb and take 4-6 hours to charge.
08-26-2011, 12:05 PM
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Yeah, it'll kill the battery a lot faster than you think. We had that problem at work because the Lincolns do have an always-on outlet.
Were you wanting to sit out in the car for 4 hours while your phone charged, or were you planning on leaving the phone in the car charging? I think they make phone chargers that you can plug into the power supply of any modern building.
Were you wanting to sit out in the car for 4 hours while your phone charged, or were you planning on leaving the phone in the car charging? I think they make phone chargers that you can plug into the power supply of any modern building.
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