Date:         Sun, 9 Jul 2006 23:39:01 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: cigrette lighter  or silver socket - amp problem with air
              compressor
Comments: To: karen d <yosemite333@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Have you thought about installing a power outlet (cigar lighter socket)
just inside the rear hatch, using the proper gauge wire and a fuse of
course, so that the extension wouldn't even be necessary?  It might
prove to be handy for other things, too.

Mike


karen d wrote:
> I'm not very good with understanding amps....my air compressor which I use
> through cigerette lighter doesn't reach back tires well.  I got a 10 foot
> extension to put in lighter outlet but can't use since it's only 8 amps and
> my air compressor says it needs 10 amps.
>
> Then decided to get euro plug so I could convert silver socket to cigerette
> lighter but this part only comes in 8 amps, thus I would again have a
> problem using my air compressor.
>
> Is there a work around to this or perhaps I am misinformed about amps....
>