"Alan's links (above) are great info. Essentially, a $10 cigar-lighter plug-in inverter is underwired for its potential, may not trip the breaker if it fails, and has an unreliable internal fuse."
See also http://cartech.about.com/od/Power/fl/Can-I-Use-a-Cigarette-Lighter-Inverter.htm for more discussion.
Apologies for the blanket statement and I'll amend my humble opinion post with "generally not a really good idea."
I've been looking into 12v to 12v dc converters for efficiency and to compliment (not charge) the macbook 12v battery through the 12v plug. I've been presuming these systems are internally fused, but am now second guessing this thinking.
Anyone have deeper insight or experience with these devices?
Two cents worth of wisdom is appreciated,
Max
See also http://cartech.about.com/od/Power/fl/Can-I-Use-a-Cigarette-Lighter-Inverter.htm for more discussion.
Apologies for the blanket statement and I'll amend my humble opinion post with "generally not a really good idea."
I've been looking into 12v to 12v dc converters for efficiency and to compliment (not charge) the macbook 12v battery through the 12v plug. I've been presuming these systems are internally fused, but am now second guessing this thinking.
Anyone have deeper insight or experience with these devices?
Two cents worth of wisdom is appreciated,
Max
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