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How many amps does it measure?
In Response To: I have a brand new Intel 7 CPU machine on our boat with and digital hard drive and an 12" LED display. ()
Have you watched an ammeter (such as a battery monitor) while plugging and unplugging it? I'd be surprised if it's more than 5A, but whatever it is I'm curious.
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- pretty harsh words for those poor plugs
- I didn't mean to hurt their poor little old feelings! ;o)
- Craig, heavy resistance or other loads are precisely those that a 12v cigarette lighter outlet shouldn't be handling
- I see your point
- I've never seen an laptop draw more than 6A
- I didn't mean to hurt their poor little old feelings! ;o)
- USB Charger
- While I agree ...
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- Have you seen the.....
- The 12 volt cigarettte lighter socket is far
- 12V Cig Lighter Sockets
- pretty harsh words for those poor plugs
