Date:         Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:57:05 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: inverter lighter plug cable?
Comments: To: Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
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Those accessory plugs, that insert into a cigarette lighter, are readily
available at FLAPS, Radio Shack type places, and maybe even at Canadian
Tire.  Wal*Mart may even have them.  It should be fairly easy to get one
of those to replace the one that's broken.

Mike


Jeff Palmer wrote:
> My SO managed to shut the sliding door on my almost new Motomaster
> 200w invertor the other night, crushing the plug that goes in the
> lighter socket.  Phooey.  It came with two detachable cables, one for
> the lighter and one going straight to the battery.
>
> I called Xantrex (the company that makes them) which sounds a lot
> like the heartburn medication I was on and they sell a replacement
> cable for $25US including shipping, and it takes 2-3 weeks.  I only
> paid $40 for the entire unit new.
>
> Does anybody know if there is a generic replacement, and even better
> if its available retail in Canada?
>
> Mucho thanks
> Jeff
> 85 Westfalia GL
>