Max power from lighter socket?

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Post Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:32 am

I've had another power supply for my laptop fail with dodgy cables, so I'm looking at getting an aftermarket PSU which can also be powered from a 12V cigarette lighter supply. The laptop draws 90W max - is this OK to run from the socket in my Touring or am I asking too much?

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Post Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:37 am

I use a Ԛ£20 adapter for the laptop and wideband, both run from the fag lighter without issue

my laptop pulls 15V @ 3.3Amps, WB02, 12v @1.5 A iirc.

should be OK dude
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Post Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:07 am

Well it is fused @ 30A.

Power = volts * current = 12v * 30 = 360W

I use a 300W inverter in my van/cars with no problems.
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Post Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:23 am

\o/

Great news, thanks guys!
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