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Started by andrix007, September 20, 2014, 07:26:54 PM

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September 20, 2014, 07:26:54 PM
Hi guys . Just wondered if it is safe to use 12V kettle in car. Will relays manage the load ?
September 20, 2014, 08:00:03 PM #1
The 12volt kettles with a cigar lighter plug should be OK providing it doesn't draw more than 15amps
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September 20, 2014, 08:03:26 PM #2
Quote from: Chrispb on September 20, 2014, 08:00:03 PM
The 12volt kettles with a cigar lighter plug should be OK providing it doesn't draw more than 15amps

...which is 180W
September 22, 2014, 05:29:16 PM #3
Which is 2820W less then a regular household kettle - it'll be very VERY slow to boil :)
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September 25, 2014, 09:45:29 PM #4
Only fill it to the bare minimum then  ;D
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