Cigarette-style plug on board
Oct 7, 2012, 9:31 am
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Cigarette-style plug on board
So this may very well win dumb question of the year, but I have never flown in a plane with the cigarette style power ports before.
My understanding is that the onboard ones are 15v whereas a normal car cigarette outlet is 12v.
If my car phone charger is marker 12-20v, will it work in the plane?
(Hanging my head in shame...)
Thanks for indulging me.
My understanding is that the onboard ones are 15v whereas a normal car cigarette outlet is 12v.
If my car phone charger is marker 12-20v, will it work in the plane?
(Hanging my head in shame...)
Thanks for indulging me.
Oct 7, 2012, 9:41 am
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Car outlets are a 'nominal' 12 volts. Typically it is 13.5 to 14. The only time it would be just 12 volts if is your car's battery is low.
15 volts will work just fine with your cig lighter plug.
15 volts will work just fine with your cig lighter plug.
Oct 7, 2012, 9:52 am
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Great news! I was really not wanting to buy a new adapter for what is likely a dying type of on-board power port, especially since I usually fly airlines that have the regular type of power outlets. Using what I already have is perfect since this will likely be a one-time thing for us. Thanks a lot.
Oct 7, 2012, 7:39 pm
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Keep in mind that the EmPower adapter used on many planes is not the same as the Cigarette lighter used in cars. They look similar, but you will need to spend $10 or $15 on an adapter if your plane used EmPower and you device uses a car lighter plug.
Oct 8, 2012, 6:16 am
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Thanks.
Is this the adapter?
http://www.amazon.com/Airplane-Charging-Converter-Adapter-AP-C1/dp/B000M85JHY/ref=pd_cp_e_3
I don't mind spending $10-$15, but I don't want to spend more than that for a one time thing. I'd also rather not bring unnecessary stuff with me (I.e., the car charger) if it's not actually going to work.
Is this the adapter?
http://www.amazon.com/Airplane-Charging-Converter-Adapter-AP-C1/dp/B000M85JHY/ref=pd_cp_e_3
I don't mind spending $10-$15, but I don't want to spend more than that for a one time thing. I'd also rather not bring unnecessary stuff with me (I.e., the car charger) if it's not actually going to work.
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Oct 8, 2012, 7:44 pm
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