What fuse is needed for cigarette lighter?

15 amp fuses
In most cases, cigarette lighter circuits use 15 amp fuses, but you can check the fuse box in your vehicle to be sure. You’ll then want to check the device you’re trying to plug in to see how much amperage it draws.

How many amps can a 12v car outlet handle?

10 to 20 amperes
The 12 V power circuit is protected by a car fuse, often rated at 10 to 20 amperes, which amounts from 120 to 240 watts. Large appliances such as hair dryers or toasters draw too much power to be fed from an auxiliary power socket.

How many amps is a 12v cigarette lighter?

10-amp
Most cigarette lighters run on a 10-amp fuse that allows for 12 volts or 120 watts of power output at maximum. There may be some variance on this depending on your vehicle. Check your owner’s manual or the cover of your cigarette lighter socket to find the specific output for your vehicle.

Why does my plug fuse keep blowing?

Overloaded Circuit The most common cause of a blown fuse is when something draws too much power from the circuit. This is most often caused by either too many lights or from using too many plug-in appliances at once. The biggest culprit for this kind of issue is a multiple outlet adapter plugged into a socket.

What size fuse 12v accessories?

You need a 6A fuse (4.8 / 0.8 = 5.75). Anything smaller will pop if you exceed 0.8 x the fuse rating.

Can I wire a cigarette lighter directly to the battery?

Should you decide to go the DIY route, you can simply choose any cigarette lighter socket you like, connect wires or an appropriate gauge, and then connect the wires to the battery (negative to negative and positive to positive.) For an easy connection, you can use alligator clamps.

How many volts does a car cigarette lighter put out?

12 volts
Your vehicle’s cigarette outlet, also known as a 12V accessory outlet, provides 12 volts of Direct Current (DC) power. DC power functions very differently from the Alternating Current (AC) power that comes out of your electrical outlets at home.