How can I convert a dc (cigarette lighter) to a normal plug?

bargainhunter2009;5552617

Thanks everyone, sounds like a lot of hassle. Robert Dyas sell one for … Thanks everyone, sounds like a lot of hassle. Robert Dyas sell one for £40 which has both on it - may go for that Read lessRead more

Well the reviews on the Argos one aren't that good tbh.

This is the coolbox argos.co.uk/sta…htm

I bought an adapter from Maplins last summer to plug the kids DVD player from the car into when indoors. Its abit noisy but works great cost about £15 I think.

you need a transformer adapter

Argos say 12v 5A so it'll be damned expensive to get a PSU.

You need something like this


Edit, no good it only goes upto 1 amp

maplin.co.uk/Mod…397

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I think it was something like this one.

maplin.co.uk/Mod…397

direct.tesco.com/q/R…spx

does both

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The cheapest way to do it, if you know somebody with some basic electrical knowledge, is to get an old PC PSU of say 350w and wire a cigarette socket onto that. Should give you at least 10A at 12v. A bit bulky etc but cheap :lol:

Shengis;5551944

The cheapest way to do it, if you know somebody with some basic … The cheapest way to do it, if you know somebody with some basic electrical knowledge, is to get an old PC PSU of say 350w and wire a cigarette socket onto that. Should give you at least 10A at 12v. A bit bulky etc but cheap :lol:Read lessRead more

Haha was just going to say use an old atx power supply and solder a cigarette socket onto the 12v line.:thumbsup:

GAVINLEWISHUKD;5551952

Haha was just going to say use an old atx power supply and solder a … Haha was just going to say use an old atx power supply and solder a cigarette socket onto the 12v line.:thumbsup:Read lessRead more

I do it all the time. They make excellent bench supplies at a fraction of the cost. Only mod needed is to connect the green ATX wire to a black and it's good to go :lol:

Thanks everyone, sounds like a lot of hassle. Robert Dyas sell one for £40 which has both on it - may go for that

Shengis;5552672

Well the reviews on the Argos one aren't that good tbh.

Think your right, thanks