new 12v cigarette socket to leisure battery
Hi, I've bought a 12v/240v tv for my van. I also have an aerial which has been supplied with a very short black/red cable to connect to 12v supply/battery. I don't have a 12v cigarette outlet connected to the leisure battery at present. Can I simply add
a 12v cig socket and wire to the 12v circuit? Under my fridge I have my leisure battery, elec distrubution board and fuse boxes. I can also see a small area where the 12v wiring for the van is attached. Can I simply add some new crimped cable to this and run
it to where I need the socket? Would I be able to get away with only one 12v cig socket by joining the 12 v amplifier cable to this cable run? I think I'm probably making this sound more complicated than it is. Basically, my new tv and aerial need a 12v supply
when I'm not on hook-up. I want a simple installation and also need to be wary of avoiding battery drain, safety, etc. I can pmpictures if this helps! I'm a novice, be gentle.
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You could splice into the 12v system. But could you be certain that you have connected to the right circuit and you don't overload a circuit. A simpler solution might be to make a new circuit connected direct to the battery protected with an inline fuse.
I suspect that the aerial takes very little power so could run from the same circuit or another one close to where the booster is.Ps I don't pretend to be an expert but that's what I would do.
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I agree with Boff. Go to the battery, use good quaility wiring and protect it with an in-line fuse.
I have fitted additional bulkhead mounted sockets and USB charging outlets, wired back to the battery with in-line fuses sized to protect the size of the wiring.
There are plenty of 'kits' available from amazon and ebay that include all the bits you need.
(as per Boff - no expert, just what I did)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/fitTek-Waterproof-Motorbike-Motorcycle-Cigarette/dp/B00MB5BE52/ref=pd_sim_sbs_263_28?ie=UTF8&dpID=41jo5Yprz2L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_&psc=1&refRID=RD1MX466DWZ3H93ZJD27
https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Trade-Direct-Standard-Holder/dp/B00904N85G/ref=pd_sim_263_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41z8xFzoYPL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_&psc=1&refRID=HE05EX8ACKRT071F0AEF
https://www.amazon.co.uk/THIN-WALL-FLAT-TWIN-CABLE/dp/B00BXHISTY/ref=pd_sim_263_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=31nZ8pKE3YL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_&psc=1&refRID=EYP6TD15ABCJWE1B6QW9
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PIXNOR-Adapter-Cigarette-Lighter-Cellphone/dp/B0130B5G7W/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1468842202&sr=1-5&keywords=12v+usb+socket
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